How Has The Warehouse Robotics Market Size Evolved Historically?
The warehouse robotics market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of warehouse robotics has experienced a swift expansion in the past few years. An increase from $5.49 billion in 2024 to $6.3 billion in 2025 representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.6%, is forecasted.
Factors such as labor scarcity, governmental aid, industrial sector development, reduced robotic hardware costs, and enhanced security in warehouses have contributed to the growth in the historical era.
What Will Be The Warehouse Robotics Market Size In The Future?
The warehouse robotics market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the forthcoming years, the warehouse robotics market is projected to experience a swift expansion. By 2029, the market is forecasted to reach a value of $10.8 billion, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%.
This upward trajectory during the forecast period is linked to factors such as the escalating demand for e-commerce and third-party logistics (3pl) providers, speedy industrialization observed in developing economies, a growing demand for warehouse automation, increased consciousness about workplace safety, and environmental, social, and governance (esg) considerations. Noteworthy trends observed in the forecast period includes the usage of collaborative robots (cobots), AI-driven automation, autonomous mobile robots (amrs), the formation of strategic alliances with start-ups, and the emergence of last-mile delivery robots.
What Are The Primary Growth Drivers In The Warehouse Robotics Market?
The expansion of the e-commerce sector is fueling the surge in the warehouse robotics market. E-commerce represents a business model that facilitates the online purchase and sale of goods and services by individuals and businesses. This transformative industry significantly requires warehouse automation robots to streamline manual material transport in any facility, thus optimizing warehouse tasks. For example, there was a 44% spike in sales in 2022, resulting in the sale of over 86,000 units. Interestingly, there was a significant rise in the demand for robots that are geared towards collaborative indoor settings, with a considerable increase of 78%, culminating in about 37,300 units sold. Moreover, there was an impressive 125% increase in robot sales specifically for delivering food and beverages in restaurants, surpassing 24,500 units sold. These evolutions highlight the increasing incorporation of robotics in diverse industries, especially in boosting service efficiency in the hospitality sector. Consequently, the rise in e-commerce is the driving force behind the growth of the warehouse robotics market.
What Is The Segmentation Of The Global Warehouse Robotics Market?
The warehouse robotics market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: SCARA Robots, Cylindrical Robots, Parallel Robots, Mobile Robots, Gantry Robots, Stationery Articulated Robots
2) By System Type: Knapp Open Shuttle, Locus Robotics System, Fetch Robotics Freight, Scallog System, Swisslog Carry Pick
3) By Function: Pick And Place, Assembling Dissembling, Transportation, Packaging
4) By End-User: E-Commerce, Automotive, Food And Beverages, Electronics And Electrical, Metal And Machinery, Pharmaceuticals, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By SCARA Robots: Horizontal SCARA Robots, Vertical SCARA Robots
2) By Cylindrical Robots: Vertical Cylindrical Robots, Horizontal Cylindrical Robots
3) By Parallel Robots: Delta Robots, Other Parallel Kinematics Robots
4) By Mobile Robots: Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
5) By Gantry Robots: Cartesian Gantry Robots, Overhead Gantry Systems
6) By Stationery Articulated Robots: 6-Axis Articulated Robots, 5-Axis Articulated Robots
Pre-Book The Warehouse Robotics Global Market Report 2025 Report For Swift Delivery And Comprehensive Insights:
What Emerging Trends Are Shaping The Warehouse Robotics Market Landscape?
The application of AI-driven warehouse robotic systems is influencing the progression of the warehouse robotics sector. Artificial intelligence, characterized by the digital replication of human intelligence by computer systems, handles tasks that are ordinarily conducted by intelligent individuals. Top industry figures are honing their focus on AI-backed warehouse robotic systems to provide automation for monotonous pick-and-pack operations and handle intricate manipulations in unpredictable situations. For example, A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S, a shipping company based in Denmark, rolled out an AI-powered robotic solution in its UK warehouse in July 2023. This has brought forth numerous advanced features aimed at majorly enhancing warehouse functions. The advanced Robotic Shuttle Put Wall System, created by Berkshire Grey, has ushered in automation and efficiency into the company's facility spanning 685,000 sq ft. The system outpaces traditional manual methods by sorting orders three times faster and amplifying efficiency by around 33% in upstream batch inventory picking. Additionally, it is equipped to manage 100% of typical stock keeping unit assortments, order profiles, and packaging.
Who Are the Key Players in the Warehouse Robotics Market?
Major companies operating in the warehouse robotics market include:
• ABB Ltd.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Fanuc Corporation
• Amazon Robotics LLC
• KUKA Aktiengesellschaft
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• Attabotics Inc.
• Omron Corporation
• Daifuku Co. Ltd.
• Toshiba Corporation
• Yamaha Robotics
• Locus Robotics Corporation
• Bastian Solutions LLC
• GreyOrange Pte. Ltd.
• Kion Group AG
• Fetch Robotics Inc.
• SSI Schaefer Systems International Holding AG
• Swisslog Holding AG
• Knapp AG
• Dematic Corp.
• IAM Robotics LLC
• Vecna Robotics Inc.
• Geek Plus Robotics Co. Ltd.
• Magazino GmbH
• RightHand Robotics Inc.
• Boston Dynamics Inc.
• Clearpath Robotics Inc.
• Mobile Industrial Robots ApS
• Seegrid Corporation
• Universal Robots A/S
• Waypoint Robotics Inc.
• BlueBotics SA
• Energid Technologies Corporation
• Kinova Inc.
• Soft Robotics Inc.
• Tompkins Robotics LLC
What are the Regional Insights into the Warehouse Robotics Market?
North America was the largest region in the warehouse robotics market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the warehouse robotics market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
