Inspection Robots Market - By Type (Non-autonomous, Semi-autonomous, Fully Autonomous), By Technology (Stationary, Mobile), By Application (Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Laser Scanning Inspection, Thermal Inspection, Quality Inspection), By End Use & Forecast, 2023 - 2032
Inspection robots market size is projected to expand at over 20% CAGR from 2023 to 2032, driven by the increasing demand for automation in several industries coupled with the higher need for efficient and precise inspection in hazardous environments. For instance, in October 2022, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation officially launched its inspection robot services for turbine generators in power plants for allowing comprehensive inspections of power plants both domestically and internationally.
The rising advancements in robotic technologies, including AI and machine learning is resulting in enhanced capabilities of the inspection robots for diverse inspection tasks. The growing emphasis on workplace safety is further driving the need for non-destructive testing methods, contributing to the product demand. Industries, such as oil and gas, manufacturing, and infrastructure are also heavily relying on inspection robots to ensure quality control, reduce downtime, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
The inspection robot market is segregated into type, technology, application, end-use, and region.
Based on type, the demand for fully autonomous inspection robots is projected to increase at substantial CAGR through 2032, driven by the surging demand for robots capable of independent operation without human intervention. Fully autonomous inspection robots offer enhanced efficiency and accuracy in various industries, particularly in hazardous environments.
Based on technology, the mobile segment is estimated to accumulate sizeable share of the inspection robots market, recording over 20.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The growth is fueled by the growing advancements in mobile robotic technologies. Mobile inspection robots, equipped with advanced sensors and navigation systems, offer flexibility and versatility in navigating complex environments to cater to various inspection tasks. The increasing demand for agile and mobile robotic solutions will also boost the segment growth.
Regionally, the North America inspection robots industry size is slated to expand at over 21% CAGR during 2023-2032, driven by the increasing adoption of automation and robotics across the industrial spectrum. The high demand for efficient and precise inspection solutions coupled with growing focus on workplace safety and compliance will drive the regional market growth.
- Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
- 1.1 Market scope & definition
- 1.2 Base estimates & calculations
- 1.3 Forecast calculation
- 1.4 Data Sources
- 1.4.1 Primary
- 1.4.2 Secondary
- 1.4.2.1 Paid sources
- 1.4.2.2 Public sources
- Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Inspection robot market 360 degree synopsis, 2018 - 2032
- 2.2 Business trends
- 2.2.1 Total addressable market (TAM), 2023-2032
- 2.3 Regional trends
- 2.4 Type trends
- 2.5 Technology trends
- 2.6 Application trends
- 2.7 End-use trends
- Chapter 3 Inspection Robot Market Industry Insights
- 3.1 Impact on COVID-19
- 3.2 Russia- Ukraine war impact
- 3.3 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.4 Vendor matrix
- 3.5 Profit margin analysis
- 3.6 Technology & innovation landscape
- 3.7 Patent analysis
- 3.8 Key news and initiatives
- 3.9 Regulatory landscape
- 3.10 Impact forces
- 3.10.1 Growth drivers
- 3.10.1.1 Rising demand for collaborative robots across industries
- 3.10.1.2 Anticipated shortage of skilled labor manufacturing industries
- 3.10.1.3 Growing adoption of industry 4.0
- 3.10.1.4 Rising demand for automation in manufacturing & logistics
- 3.10.1.5 AI & digital automation to enhance capabilities of inspection robots
- 3.10.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
- 3.10.2.1 High cost of deployment for SMEs
- 3.10.2.2 Complexity & integration difficulties
- 3.11 Growth potential analysis
- 3.12 Porter's analysis
- 3.13 PESTEL analysis
- Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2022
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company market share, 2022
- 4.3 Competitive analysis of major market players, 2022
- 4.3.1 ABB Ltd.
- 4.3.2 FANUC Corporation
- 4.3.3 KUKA AG
- 4.3.4 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- 4.3.5 Yaskawa Electric Corporation
- 4.3.6 Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation
- 4.3.7 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- 4.4 Competitive positioning matrix, 2022
- 4.5 Strategic outlook matrix, 2022
- Chapter 5 Inspection Robot Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type (USD Million)
- 5.1 Key trends, by type
- 5.2 Non-autonomous
- 5.3 Semi-autonomous
- 5.4 Fully Autonomous
- Chapter 6 Inspection Robot Market Estimates & Forecast, By Technology (USD Million)
- 6.1 Key trends, by technology
- 6.2 Stationary
- 6.3 Mobile
- Chapter 7 Inspection Robot Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application (USD Million)
- 7.1 Visual Inspection
- 7.2 Ultrasonic Inspection
- 7.3 Laser Scanning Inspection
- 7.4 Thermal Inspection
- 7.5 Quality Inspection
- Chapter 8 Inspection robot Market Estimates & Forecast, By End-use (USD Million)
- 8.1 Key trends, by end-use
- 8.2 Automotive
- 8.3 Construction
- 8.4 Food & Beverages
- 8.5 Manufacturing
- 8.6 Oil & Gas
- 8.7 Power
- 8.8 Others
- Chapter 9 Inspection robot market Estimates & Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
- 9.1 Key trends, by region
- 9.2 North America
- 9.2.1 U.S.
- 9.2.2 Canada
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 UK
- 9.3.2 Germany
- 9.3.3 France
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
- 9.4 Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1 China
- 9.4.2 India
- 9.4.3 Japan
- 9.4.4 South Korea
- 9.4.5 ANZ
- 9.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 9.5 Latin America
- 9.5.1 Brazil
- 9.5.2 Mexico
- 9.5.3 Rest of Latin America
- 9.6 MEA
- 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.2 UAE
- 9.6.3 South Africa
- 9.6.4 Rest of MEA
- Chapter 10 Company Profiles (Business Overview, Financial Overview, Product Landscape, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
- 10.1 ABB Ltd.
- 10.2 AETOS
- 10.3 Energy Robotics GmbH
- 10.4 FANUC CORPORATION
- 10.5 GE Inspection Robotics
- 10.6 Honeybee Robotics, Ltd.
- 10.7 Inspectorbots
- 10.8 Inuktun Services
- 10.9 JH Robotics, Inc.
- 10.10 KUKA AG
- 10.11 LEO Robotics
- 10.12 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- 10.13 RNA Automation Ltd.
- 10.14 Robotic Automation Systems
- 10.15 Robotnik Automation S.L.
- 10.16 Seiko Epson Corporation
- 10.17 Superdroid Robotics
- 10.18 Universal Robots A/S
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