Collaborative Robots Market Size and Growth 2031

The collaborative robots market size is projected to reach US$ 14.67 billion by 2031 from US$ 1.88 billion in 2024. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 35.7% during 2025–2031. Mobile collaborative robots are likely to bring in new trends in the market.

Collaborative Robots Market Analysis

Collaborative robots are a segment of service robots used in material handling, manufacturing, and labs. The increasing demand in factories—particularly in the manufacturing sector, where humans and robots have already begun to work in harmony—is resulting collaborative robots market growth. The advent of collaborative robots has enabled a trustworthy working environment where humans can safely work alongside robots. Key factors driving the market include government support for the development and deployment of robotics and rapid expansion in the manufacturing industry.

Collaborative Robots Market Overview

The industrial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, largely driven by the rise of collaborative robots—advanced machines are designed to work safely and effectively alongside humans. These robots are evolving into intelligent teammates that enhance safety, boost productivity, and support sustainable operations. Operating at human-equivalent speeds, collaborative robots simplify risk assessment related to motion, making it easier for nearby operators to avoid unintended contact.

The governments of several nations worldwide are taking initiatives to support and promote the development and adoption of robotics in their respective countries. Such initiatives and measures taken by governments are expected to propel the market growth for industrial robotics globally, thereby bolstering the demand for collaborative robots as well. In 2022, Europe held the largest revenue share of the global collaborative robots market. In Europe, the robust automobile sector and the presence of major premium car manufacturers are anticipated to drive the collaborative robots market. Further, the growth of electric vehicle manufacturing is anticipated to drive colloborative robot market growth.

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Collaborative Robots Market Drivers and Opportunities

Government Support for Development and Deployment of Robotics

Governments of several nations worldwide are taking initiatives to support and promote the development and adoption of robotics in their respective countries. For instance, the government of Singapore, under its Industry Transformation Program, announced several measures to facilitate innovation, automation, and expansion of companies and obtain financing. The Government of India has taken various measures to boost smart manufacturing in India, including the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. As a major government initiative to promote manufacturing in India, the PLI scheme was launched in 2020 and covered 14 sectors, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food processing, and white goods. Further, the government of China has taken several measures for the deployment of industrial robotics in the country's manufacturing sector. This includes the "Made in China 2025" plan for the development of high-tech industries. In addition, the government announced a five-year "Robotics Industry Development Plan" for the expansion of China's industrial robotics sector. The government is offering considerable subsidies and tax breaks for industrial automation. Moreover, Germany's Industry 4.0 initiative includes the development and deployment of industrial robots. The government announced offering non-refundable cash grants of ~US$ 78 million each year to support research institutes, companies, and academics during 2016–2020 for human-technology interaction research. Currently, ~300 study programs related to automation and robotics have been made available by the government.

The South Korean government announced a US$ 2.7 million investment plan, Second Basic Plan for Intelligent Robot Development, 2014–2018. After the end of the Second Basic Plan (2014–2018), the government formulated and carried out the third Intelligent Robot Basic Plan (2019–2023).

Rapid Expansion in Manufacturing Industry

Industrial landscape has evolved tremendously in recent times, with collaborative robots playing a leading role in driving significant changes. Unlike traditional robots, cobots are designed to work alongside humans, and their programming typically involves safety measures that require human collaboration, limiting their independent operation. Despite this, cobots offer substantial productivity gains while improving workplace safety, enabling more flexible and cost-effective operations. They have become vital components in modern industries, expanding their presence beyond manufacturing to include logistics and healthcare facilities around the world.

In the manufacturing sector, cobots are widely used for assembly, welding, machine tending, and packaging or palletizing tasks. Their ability to perform repetitive and precise operations enhances product quality and reduces employee fatigue. By automating routine tasks, cobots allow human workers to focus on higher-value activities, ultimately improving productivity, efficiency, and workplace safety across manufacturing operations. The global manufacturing industry is rapidly expanding, with newer regions investing in manufacturing plants. This expansion encourages technological innovations to enhance plant productivity, maintain an edge with customers, and gain a competitive advantage. Thus, the rapid expansion in the manufacturing industry drives the demand for collaborative robots globally.

Collaborative Robots Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the collaborative robots market analysis are payload, application, type, end-user industry, and functionality.

• Based on payload, the market is segmented into 5–10 Kgs, up to 5 Kgs, and above 10 Kgs. The 5–10 Kgs segment held the largest market share in 2024.
• Based on application, the market is categorized into assembly, pick and place, material handling, quality testing, machine tending, welding, packaging, and others. The assembly segment held the largest market share in 2024.
• By type, the market is divided into robotic arm, welding guns, grippers, and others. The robotic arm segment held the largest market share in 2024.
• By end-user industry, the market is segmented into automotive, electronics, metal and machinery, food and beverage, logistics, pharmaceuticals, and others. The automotive segment dominated the market in 2024.
• By functionality, the market is divided into static robot and mobile robot. The static robot segment dominated the market in 2024.

Collaborative Robots Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographical scope of the collaborative robots market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

Asia Pacific held a significant collaborative robot market share in 2024. Asia Pacific consists of many developing countries witnessing significant growth in their manufacturing sector. The region has become a global manufacturing hub with the presence of diverse manufacturing industries. While China has transitioned into a hub for high-skilled manufacturing, emerging economies such as India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam are increasingly attracting companies seeking to relocate low- to mid-skilled manufacturing operations. These countries offer competitive labor costs and are actively promoting foreign direct investment through supportive government initiatives. However, to solidify their position as leading manufacturing destinations in the region, these nations must address challenges such as shortage of skilled labor, low productivity levels, and underdeveloped infrastructure.

Governments of developing economies in Asia Pacific are offering tax rebates, funds, subsidies, and other such support to attract manufacturing companies to set up their plants in the respective countries. Further, several governments have taken initiatives such as Made in China 2025 and Make in India. However, China, the largest manufacturing hub, is experiencing a rise in the country's labor cost owing to the aging population of the country. This has resulted in manufacturing companies seeking investments in countries in Southeast Asia. The improving infrastructure, rising domestic consumption, and lower costs are a few of the factors attracting manufacturing companies to these countries.

China is the largest producer of passenger cars worldwide. Japan, India, and South Korea are a few of the other major vehicle manufacturing countries in Asia Pacific. Apart from the automotive industry, several other industries in China are deploying collaborative robots; for instance, at Xiamen Runner Industrial Corporation—one of the largest bathroom accessories manufacturers in China—64 robots from Universal Robots were deployed on the production line for varied tasks, ranging from tending and injecting-molding machines to the product assembly.

Collaborative Robots Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Collaborative Robots Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Collaborative Robots Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Collaborative Robots Market Report Scope

Collaborative Robots Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Collaborative Robots Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Collaborative Robots Market are:

1. Kuka AG
2. Yaskawa America Inc
3. Aubo (Beijing) Robotics Technology Co Ltd
4. Doosan Robotics Inc
5. Fanuc Corp
6. ABB Ltd

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

Collaborative Robots Market News and Recent Developments

The collaborative robots market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the collaborative robots market are listed below:

• OMRON has announced the availability of the OMRON TM S Series collaborative robots, designed for diverse applications across multiple industries. These cobots introduce advanced hardware, more safety features and certifications, and next-generation configuration capabilities, making them easier to use than ever before. (Source: OMRON, Press Release, September 2024)
• TÜV Rheinland Group, an internationally leading independent third-party testing, inspection, and certification organization, issued the CE Machinery Directive and Functional Safety Compliance Certificate for ESS (ESTUN Safety Solution) products to ESTUN Automation Co., Ltd. This marks that ESTUN has made rapid progress in building a comprehensive robot functional safety product system. This certification not only demonstrates ESTUN's innovative strength and professional level in the field of robotics technology but also reflects its strict control and commitment to product safety and quality, and will further enhance ESTUN's service quality and efficiency in the global market. (Source: ESTUN Robotics, Press Release, April 2024)

Collaborative Robots Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The "Collaborative Robots Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Collaborative robots market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Collaborative robots market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST and SWOT analysis
• Collaborative robots market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the collaborative robots market
• Detailed company profiles