Robotic Waste Sorting System Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Waste Sorting Type (Plastic Products Sorting, Metallic Waste Sorting, Wood and Bricks Sorting and Other Sorting Types), By Robots Deployed in Recycling Facilities (Electronics Recycling, Materials Recovery Facility, PET Recycling, Mixed Waste, Construction and Demolition and Other Robot Deployed In Recycling Facilities), Application, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Robotic Waste Sorting System Market is accounted for $2.65 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $8.36 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 21.1% during the forecast period. The market for robotic waste management and sorting systems is referred to as the Robotic Waste Sorting System Market. These programs are made to speed up and automate labor- and time-intensive garbage sorting procedures. Robotic garbage sorting systems recognize and categorize various forms of waste using cutting-edge technology including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and sensors. These systems are made to function in a range of waste management environments, such as landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, and recycling facilities.
According to World Bank data, the world generated more than 2.24 billion tonnes of solid waste in 2020, amounting to a daily footprint of 0.8 kg per person. Because of rapid population growth and urbanization, annual waste generation is expected to rise by 73% from 2020 levels to 3.88 billion tonnes by 2050.
Market Dynamics:Driver:Rising global waste generation
Over the Anticipated period, there has been a growing demand for Robotic Waste Sorting System Market. With the growing global population and urbanization, the amount of waste generated has been increasing rapidly. As countries and municipalities around the world increasingly focus on sustainable waste management solutions, the demand for robotic waste sorting systems is expected to continue to grow. This presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers in the market to expand their offerings and capitalize on the growing demand, which will accelerate market growth over the course of the forecast period.
Restraint:Complexity and lack of skilled labours
Robotic waste sorting systems are complex machines that require specialized knowledge for their operation and maintenance. This can be a challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises that may not have the resources to manage such complex systems. Moreover, Robotic waste sorting systems require skilled operators to operate and maintain them. The shortage of skilled labor is a major challenge faced by the industry, which are projected to impede the fog computing market's growth.
Opportunity:The development of artificial intelligence and machine learning
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can enable robotic waste sorting systems to operate more efficiently, accurately and autonomously, thereby reducing the need for human intervention. With AI and ML, the sorting system can be trained to recognize and sort various waste materials, including plastic, glass, metal, and paper, with a high degree of accuracy. Additionally, these technologies can help identify materials that are difficult to distinguish visually, such as different types of plastics, and make sorting more precise. Improving the efficiency and accuracy of waste sorting operations, reducing the need for human intervention, and enabling predictive maintenance are driving the growth of the robotic waste sorting system market over the forecast period.
Threat:The availability of low-cost manual labor
In developing countries, where labor costs are significantly lower compared to developed countries, manual waste sorting may still be a more cost-effective option. This poses a challenge for the adoption of robotic waste sorting systems, as the initial investment and maintenance costs for such systems can be relatively high. Furthermore, in regions where there is limited awareness and governmental support for waste management, there may be a lack of demand for advanced waste sorting technologies. This can result in a slower rate of adoption of robotic waste sorting systems, which will impede the market growth over the forecast period.
Covid-19 Impact:The COVID-19 epidemic has had a substantial impact on the size of the global wire duct market. Due to a decline in demand across a number of industries brought on by government lockdowns in many nations, the market for garbage sorting robots declined in 2020. The COVID-19 epidemic caused the production of many items in the garbage sorting robot business to cease due to the lengthy lockdown in key worldwide nations. The market for waste sorting robots has been constrained by this. The market value of garbage sorting robots has increased as many businesses have turned their attention to automation in an effort to stop the spread of viruses. It is obvious that demand for robotics will soar if historical pandemics and current events are taken into account. As a result, market revenue for waste sorting robots is anticipated to increase over the next few years.
The plastic products sorting segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Plastic Products Sorting segment is expected to hold the largest share in the Robotic Waste Sorting System Market during the forecast period. Robotic waste sorting systems can detect and sort plastics of different types, colors, and shapes, making the sorting process more efficient and effective. The system can identify and sort plastics based on their resin types, such as PET, PVC, HDPE, LDPE, and PP, and their colors, such as blue, green, red, and yellow. The use of robotic waste sorting systems has increased in the plastic recycling industry due to the growing need to sort plastics by type and quality to meet the quality standards of the end products, thereby boosting market growth.
The Recycling segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The recycling segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period in the Robotic Waste Sorting System Market. Recycling is becoming increasingly important as a way to reduce waste and conserve resources. Waste recycling involves the conversion of waste into reusable materials, which helps in reducing the burden on the environment. Robotic waste sorting systems can significantly enhance the efficiency of the recycling process by automating the sorting and segregation of various waste materials, which is fostering the expansion of the global market.
Region with largest share:North America region has the largest share in the Robotic Waste Sorting System market. The region's dominance is due to the increasing consumption of products that are toxic to the environment. Also after compiling data from major robot providers, Resource Recycling estimates over 80 robots are either working or have been purchased in the U.S. and Canada sorting residential and commercial recyclables, mixed-waste, plastics, shredded electronics, and construction and demolition debris, which is driving the demand for Robotic Waste Sorting Systems in the region.
Region with highest CAGR:The Asia-Pacific region is growing at a significant CAGR, owing to initiatives such as waste to fuel and waste to energy, which are expected to cater to market growth. In addition, the rise in environmental awareness toward waste recycling has led to huge demand for waste management technologies in Asia-Pacific. The growth of the market in this region can be attributed to various factors, such as increasing urbanization and industrialization, rising environmental concerns, and supportive government initiatives. Furthermore, governments in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly implementing policies and regulations to address the environmental issues caused by waste generation. For instance, China's National Sword policy aims to restrict the import of foreign waste, which has led to a focus on domestic waste management solutions.
Key players in the market:Some of the key players in Robotic Waste Sorting System Market include AMP Robotics Corporation, Bollegraaf Recycling Machinery, Bulk Handling Systems, ecoBali, EuReciclo, General Kiematics, Greyparrot, HOMAG Group, Machinex Industries Inc, Oregon, Sadako Technologies, Specim Spectral, TOMRA, Waste Robotics Inc and ZenRobotics Ltd
Key Developments:In May 2019, AMP Robotics launched its new AMP Cortex dual-robot system (DRS) focused on material recovery in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Electronic Waste (E-waste), and Construction and Demolition (C&D). It is guided by the AMP Neuron AI platform and uses two high-performance robots that rapidly sort, pick, and place materials at speed of 160 pieces per minute, creating optimum productivity.
In January 2019, Oregon based recycling equipment manufacturer, Bulk Handling Systems (BHS), launched the Max-AI AQC-C, a solution that is comprised of Max-AI VIS (for Visual Identification System) and at least one collaborative robot (CoBot).
In January 2018, US-based Zanker Recycling , a pioneer in construction and demolition (C&D) materials processing systems and recycling awarded a contract to Plexus Recycling Technologies, the North American distributor of ZenRobotics. The ZenRobotics ZRR2 AI Robot was the second to operate in the U.S. and became operational by fall 2018.
Waste Sorting Types Covered:
• Plastic Products Sorting
• Metallic Waste Sorting
• Wood and Bricks Sorting
• Other Waste Sorting Types
Robots Deployed in Recycling Facilities Covered:
• Electronics Recycling
• Materials Recovery Facility
• PET Recycling
• Mixed Waste
• Construction and Demolition
• Other Robot Deployed In Recycling Facilities
Applications Covered:
• Waste sorting
• Recycling
End Users Covered:
• Municipality
• Industrial
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
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