Automotive Robotics Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Industry Analysis: By Component Type, By Product Type, By Function Type, By End-User Type, and Region

Automotive Robotics Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Industry Analysis By Component Type (Controller, Robotic Arm, End Effector, Drive and Sensors), By Product Type (Cartesian Robots, SCARA Robots, Articulated Robot, and Others), By Function Type (Welding Robot, Painting Robot, Assembling and Disassembling Robot, Cutting, and Milling Robot), By End-User Type (Vehicle Manufacturers and Automotive Component Manufacturers), and Region

Automotive Robotics Market size was valued at US$ 9.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach a value of US$ 18.8 billion in 2030, is poised to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% from 2024-2030. The market is driven by the increasing demand for automation to enhance manufacturing efficiency, precision, and safety in automotive production. More complex and adaptable automation solutions are becoming possible due to advancements in robotics technology, which include enhancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor integration. Moreover, the business is constrained by factors including high upfront costs and the difficulty of integrating cutting-edge robotic equipment with current manufacturing procedures. Concerns exist over possible job displacement brought on by automation as well. Despite these obstacles, the emerging trend of Industry 4.0 and smart factories—which use robotics to boost production and make data-driven decisions—offers substantial opportunity. The need for specialized robotics in testing and production is also being driven by the growing popularity of electric automobiles and automated driving technologies.

For instance, in a foundry, there is an obvious danger when pouring molten metal. Some jobs can also result in musculoskeletal disorders caused by twisting, lifting, and repetitive motions. These risks can be reduced with the help of robots. Automotive robotics substantially cut injury claims and accidents by reducing worker exposure to such dangerous environments and dirty tasks. Hence, these factors will drive the automotive robotics market growth. Numerous noteworthy factors are influencing the future of the automotive robotics market. The emergence of collaborative robots (cobots), which are made to operate securely alongside human operators and increase efficiency and flexibility in manufacturing settings, is a significant development. These robots are being utilized more and more for jobs that call for a high level of accuracy and flexibility. The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning into robotic systems is another noteworthy advancement that opens up new possibilities for real-time process optimization, predictive maintenance, and more complex decision-making are the trends of the automotive robotics market.

Automotive Robotics Market Key Developments:

  • In July 2023: Ficep UK launched a new automatic and robotic processing solution in response to market demand for a quality welding system to help address skilled labor shortages and increase productivity. In a new partnership with AGT Robotics, Ficep developed the Sabre welding robot to seamlessly tackle the most challenging and labour-intensive processes fabricators face in today’s structural steel fabrication market.

  • In January 2023: Oqton, a software provider of automation production solutions, and Valk Welding, a manufacturer of flexible arc welding robots, announced a new partnership. The new techniques and processes jointly developed by the companies are intended to enhance the utilization of automated robotic welding for unique or small-batch production.

Automotive Robotics Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

10.8%

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Automotive Robotics Market Dynamics

The automotive robotics market has been widely adopted by the automotive industry, with one of its most well-known applications being welding. For most welding activities in the automobile manufacturing industry, two types of welding robots—automatic and semiautomatic welding robot systems—are typically employed in the manufacturing environment because they provide accuracy, efficiency, and speed. Because they may reduce labor expenses and potentially double or even triple production time, these robots have improved plant safety and saved millions of dollars. Robotic welders are essential to the production of high-end, sophisticated vehicles since the industry is demanding lighter vehicles. Robots continuously demonstrate their abilities even in the face of stringent industry standards. As technology progresses, more businesses are depending on robotic welding systems for high-tech applications like electric and autonomous automobiles.

Automotive Robotics Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 9.2 billion

Market Size in 2030

US$ 18.8 billion

Market CAGR

10.8%

By Component type

  • Controller
  • Robotic Arm
  • End Effector
  • Drive and Sensors

By Product Type

  • Cartesian Robots
  • SCARA Robots
  • Articulated Robot
  • Others

By Function Type

  • Welding Robot
  • Painting Robot
  • Assembling and Disassembling Robot,
  • Cutting Robots
  • Milling Robot

By End Users

  • Vehicle Manufacturers
  • Automotive Component Manufacturers

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  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
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Frequently Asked Questions

The automotive robotics market was valued at US$ 9.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.8% over the forecast year to reach US$ 18.8 billion in 2030.

The automotive robotics market is growing with advancements in robotics technology, which include enhancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor integration.

The rise of collaborative robots (cobots), integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, advancements in robotic vision systems, adoption of smart factories and industry 4.0, increased use of robotics for electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving technology production.

High initial investment, high-cost integration, and high-cost maintenance are the constraints in the market.

Asai-Pacific is the fastest-growing region in the automotive robotics market.

1.Executive Summary
2.Global Automotive Robotics Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Automotive Robotics Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Automotive Robotics Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Component type
2.2.2.Product Type
2.2.3.Function Type 
2.2.4.End User
2.2.5.Region
3.Global Automotive Robotics Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4.Global Automotive Robotics Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.Global Automotive Robotics Market  By Component type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Controller
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Robotic Arm
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. End Effector
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Drive and Sensors
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Automotive Robotics Market  By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Cartesian Robots
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. SCARA Robots
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.3. Articulated Robot
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.4. Others
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Automotive Robotics Market  By Function Type , 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Welding Robot
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Painting Robot
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Assembling and Disassembling Robot,
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. Cutting Robots
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.5. Milling Robot
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Automotive Robotics Market  By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Vehicle Manufacturers
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Automotive Component Manufacturers
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.Global Automotive Robotics Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
10.North America Automotive Robotics Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Component type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Controller
10.1.2.Robotic Arm
10.1.3.End Effector
10.1.4.Drive and Sensors
10.2.  Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Cartesian Robots
10.2.2.SCARA Robots
10.2.3.Articulated Robot
10.2.4.Others
10.3.  Function Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Welding Robot
10.3.2.Painting Robot
10.3.3.Assembling and Disassembling Robot,
10.3.4.Cutting Robots
10.3.5.Milling Robot
10.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Vehicle Manufacturers
10.4.2.Automotive Component Manufacturers
10.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.5.1.United States of America (USA)
10.5.2.Canada
11.Europe Automotive Robotics Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Component type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Controller
11.1.2.Robotic Arm
11.1.3.End Effector
11.1.4.Drive and Sensors
11.2.  Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Cartesian Robots
11.2.2.SCARA Robots
11.2.3.Articulated Robot
11.2.4.Others
11.3.  Function Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Welding Robot
11.3.2.Painting Robot
11.3.3.Assembling and Disassembling Robot,
11.3.4.Cutting Robots
11.3.5.Milling Robot
11.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.Vehicle Manufacturers
11.4.2.Automotive Component Manufacturers
11.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.5.1.Germany
11.5.2.France
11.5.3.Italy
11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK)
11.5.5.Spain
12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Automotive Robotics Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Component type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Controller
12.1.2.Robotic Arm
12.1.3.End Effector
12.1.4.Drive and Sensors
12.2.  Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Cartesian Robots
12.2.2.SCARA Robots
12.2.3.Articulated Robot
12.2.4.Others
12.3.  Function Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Welding Robot
12.3.2.Painting Robot
12.3.3.Assembling and Disassembling Robot,
12.3.4.Cutting Robots
12.3.5.Milling Robot
12.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.Vehicle Manufacturers
12.4.2.Automotive Component Manufacturers
12.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.5.1.China
12.5.2.India
12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
12.5.4.Japan
12.5.5.Rest of APAC
13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Automotive Robotics Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Component type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Controller
13.1.2.Robotic Arm
13.1.3.End Effector
13.1.4.Drive and Sensors
13.2.  Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Cartesian Robots
13.2.2.SCARA Robots
13.2.3.Articulated Robot
13.2.4.Others
13.3.  Function Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Welding Robot
13.3.2.Painting Robot
13.3.3.Assembling and Disassembling Robot,
13.3.4.Cutting Robots
13.3.5.Milling Robot
13.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Vehicle Manufacturers
13.4.2.Automotive Component Manufacturers
13.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.5.1.GCC Countries
13.5.2.South Africa
13.5.3.Rest of MEA
14.Latin America Automotive Robotics Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
14.1. Component type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.1.1.Controller
14.1.2.Robotic Arm
14.1.3.End Effector
14.1.4.Drive and Sensors
14.2.  Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.2.1.Cartesian Robots
14.2.2.SCARA Robots
14.2.3.Articulated Robot
14.2.4.Others
14.3.  Function Type  Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.3.1.Welding Robot
14.3.2.Painting Robot
14.3.3.Assembling and Disassembling Robot,
14.3.4.Cutting Robots
14.3.5.Milling Robot
14.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.4.1.Vehicle Manufacturers
14.4.2.Automotive Component Manufacturers
14.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.5.1.Brazil
14.5.2.Mexico
14.5.3.Rest of LA
15. Competition Landscape
15.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
15.2.1.ABB Ltd.
15.2.2.KUKA AG
15.2.3.FANUC Corporation
15.2.4.Yaskawa Electric Corporation
15.2.5.Kawasaki Heavy Industries
15.2.6.Denso Wave Incorporated
15.2.7.Comau SPA
15.2.8.Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.
15.2.9.Rockwell Automation, Inc.
15.2.10.Seiko Epson Corporation
16. Research Methodology 
17. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • ABB Ltd.
  • KUKA AG
  • FANUC Corporation
  • Yaskawa Electric Corporation
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries
  • Denso Wave Incorporated
  • Comau SPA
  • Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp.
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc.
  • Seiko Epson Corporation

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