Mobile Cobots Market
Market Overview
The global mobile cobots market reached USD 0.62 billion in 2024 and is forecast to climb to USD 3.18 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 22.44% during 2024–2032 . Another source puts 2024's value at USD 0.62 billion, reinforcing strong upward momentum . Growth is fueled by interest in Industry 4.0 and emerging Industry 5.0 frameworks, which combine automation with human–robot collaboration and edge AI systems .
Cobots equipped for autonomous mobility offer flexibility, reducing manual intervention in tasks like pallet handling, inventory loading, and quality checks—making them ideal for modern manufacturing, warehousing, healthcare, and logistics .
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Market Segmentation
By Weight Capacity:
Above 10 kg cobots are dominant, preferred for heavy-duty operations .
Other categories: 1–3 kg, 3–5 kg, 5–10 kg tails.
By Application:
Robotic arms hold largest share (e.g., assembly, welding).
Pallet forks, belts, shelf units, and safety modules are also vital to deployments .
By End‑User Industry:
Retail & logistics dominate (automated picking, sorting).
Other sectors include aerospace, automotive, electronics, food & beverage, healthcare, agriculture, and construction .
By Region:
Asia‑Pacific leads globally, with ~41% market share and ~26% CAGR, fueled by industrial policies and cost competitiveness .
Europe holds around 32.5%, driven by automotive and human–machine interface advances .
North America is fast-growing (~28%), with the U.S. leading on account of Industry 4.0 and advanced manufacturing uptake .
Key Players
Major global vendors include
ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, Yaskawa, Aubo Robotics, Kawada, Precise Automation, Techman Robot, Staubli, Bosch, Waypoint Robotics, Robotnik, and Agilex Robotics .
Leading collaborative cobot specialists include Universal Robots (UR) and Techman (TM Robot), known for payload flexibility and integrated vision systems .
Doosan Robotics (established 2015) also ranks among the top five globally, especially in >20 kg payloads and mobile palletizing applications .
Industry News
A recent Financial Times article highlights how cobots—40‑50% of collaborative robot sales led by UR, ABB, Fanuc, and KUKA—are making automation accessible to SMEs, with annual sales nearing USD 3 billion and projected to grow 30%+ annually .
Recent Developments
May 2024 (Automate): Universal Robots unveiled its UR20 and UR30 models, emphasizing higher torque, payload, and reach for North America.
Also in May 2024, Kassow Robotics introduced the world’s first 7-axis cobot with a base-integrated controller .
Dec 2022: ABB launched the SWIFTI CRB 1300 to bridge industrial and collaborative mobile robotics .
Nov 2022: Hyundai Mobis introduced new cobots for smart manufacturing .
Jan 2022: KUKA secured a 700-unit deal with Ford Otosan in Turkey for EV assembly lines
Market Dynamics
Drivers:
Labor shortages worldwide—especially in manufacturing and logistics—fuel cobot investment .
Industry 4.0/5.0 trends demand human–robot collaboration, AI-enabled mobility, and plug-and-play interfaces .
Flexibility and safety: cobots are easy to re-task and safe around humans thanks to sensors and intuitive programming .
Restraints:
High total cost of ownership: Upfront cost, integration, maintenance, and ROI clarity pose barriers, especially for SMEs .
Technical limitations: Cobots can be slower than traditional robots, and complex tasks (e.g., door crossing) remain tricky .
Opportunities:
Bin‑picking kits and mobility add-ons enable broader warehouse use.
Edge AI and vision-driven cobots (e.g., Techman’s TM series) open new use cases .
SME adoption via intuitive interface and flexible leasing models hold significant potential.
Regional Analysis
Asia‑Pacific dominates with ~41% share; government manufacturing initiatives in China, India, Japan, and South Korea boost cobot adoption .
Europe (~32%) emphasizes automotive, electronics, and sustainability; Germany, UK, and France lead investments .
North America (~28%) is fast-growing with strong manufacturing and smart factory momentum; the U.S. leads in adoption and innovation .
Muslim East & Africa and Latin America are early-stage markets, gradually adopting in logistics, oil and gas, and healthcare sectors
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Future Outlook
CAGR of 22–26% through 2032–2037, with market size potentially exceeding USD 10 billion by 2032 .
Higher-payload & 7-axis cobots (20–30 kg) will enable more industrial use cases.
Edge AI vision and bin-picking will become standard for intralogistics.
Plug-and-play models will reduce integration complexity for SMEs.
Human-first design will drive safety and adoption across sectors.
SME-focused leasing and training models will accelerate expansion.
Industry 5.0 frameworks pushing human–robot collaboration will define next-gen factory ecosystems.
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