Shelf-mounted Robots

Global Shelf-mounted Robots Market to Reach US$20.9 Billion by 2030

The global market for Shelf-mounted Robots estimated at US$12.4 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$20.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Material Handling, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.0% CAGR and reach US$7.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Assembly segment is estimated at 10.9% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$3.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.4% CAGR

The Shelf-mounted Robots market in the U.S. is estimated at US$3.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$3.2 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% and 7.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 7.1% CAGR.

Global Shelf-mounted Robots Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Are Shelf-Mounted Robots Gaining Traction in Warehousing and Retail Environments?
Shelf-mounted robots are gaining traction in warehousing and retail environments due to their ability to automate repetitive tasks, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance order fulfillment efficiency. These robots, which are mounted on shelves or racks and can move along aisles to pick, place, or transport items, are widely used in e-commerce warehouses, retail stores, and micro-fulfillment centers for inventory management, order picking, and replenishment operations. The growing demand for automation in logistics, driven by the rise of e-commerce, omni-channel retailing, and same-day delivery expectations, is propelling the adoption of shelf-mounted robots to optimize warehouse operations, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors.

How Are Technological Advancements Enhancing the Shelf-Mounted Robot Market?
Technological advancements are significantly enhancing the shelf-mounted robot market by improving robotic capabilities, flexibility, and scalability. Innovations in robotics, AI, machine vision, and gripper technology are enabling shelf-mounted robots to handle a wider range of products, sizes, and weights with high speed and precision. The integration of collaborative robots (cobots), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and multi-functional robots is providing greater flexibility and adaptability in warehouse automation, allowing robots to work alongside human workers safely and efficiently. The emergence of cloud robotics, data-driven warehouse management, and Robotic-as-a-Service (RaaS) models is also revolutionizing the market by offering scalable, on-demand, and cost-effective automation solutions. Additionally, the focus on developing lightweight, high-payload, and vision-guided shelf-mounted robots is expanding their application in diverse environments, from tight aisles to high racks.

Which Market Segments Are Leading the Adoption of Shelf-Mounted Robots?
Types of shelf-mounted robots include picking robots, sorting robots, inventory robots, and replenishment robots, with picking robots being the most widely adopted due to their critical role in order fulfillment and e-commerce logistics. Usage of shelf-mounted robots span warehousing, retail, pharmaceuticals, electronics, cold chain logistics, and more, with warehousing and e-commerce being the largest segments due to the high demand for inventory management, order accuracy, and fast delivery. End-users include e-commerce companies, retail chains, 3PL providers, pharmaceutical distributors, and electronics manufacturers, with e-commerce companies and retail chains leading the market due to their focus on automation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Asia-Pacific is emerging as a high-growth region driven by the booming e-commerce sector, urbanization, and digitalization.

What Are the Key Drivers of Growth in the Shelf-Mounted Robot Market?
The growth in the shelf-mounted robot market is driven by several factors, including the rising demand for automation in warehousing, retail, and e-commerce, advancements in robotics, AI, machine vision, and gripper technology, and the increasing use of shelf-mounted robots in inventory management, order fulfillment, and picking operations. The development of collaborative, autonomous, and multi-functional shelf-mounted robots with enhanced speed, precision, flexibility, and payload capacity is driving market adoption among e-commerce companies, retail chains, and 3PL providers. The focus on enhancing robotic-as-a-service (RaaS), cloud robotics, and data-driven warehouse automation is expanding the market reach among pharmaceuticals, electronics, and cold chain logistics applications. The growing use of shelf-mounted robots for dark stores, pop-up warehouses, and smart retail environments, coupled with the need for lean, agile, and resilient supply chain strategies, is creating new opportunities for market growth. Additionally, the increasing investments in R&D for lightweight, high-payload, and vision-guided shelf-mounted robots are further supporting market expansion.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Shelf-mounted Robots market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Application (Material Handling, Assembly, Surface Treatment & Finishing, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 43 Featured) -

• ABB Ltd.
• DENSO Robotics
• FANUC Corporation
• Han`s Laser Technology Industry Group Co., Ltd.
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
• Midea Group Co., Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Omron Corporation
• Staubli International AG
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation

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