Europe Robotic Refueling System Market to Reach US$ 59.74 Million at a CAGR of 32.0% in 2027

Europe Robotic Refueling System Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Component (Hardware and Software), Fuel (Gaseous Fuel, Gasoline, Diesel, and Others), and Industry Vertical (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Construction, Oil and Gas, Mining, and Others)

  • Report Code : TIPRE00006679
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 151
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The Europe robotic refueling system market is expected to grow from US$ 6.47 millions in 2021 to US$ 59.74 millions by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 32.0% from 2021 to 2028.

A robotic refueling system has the advantage of preventing human contact with potentially dangerous fumes, avoiding driver’s exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures during fueling, and reducing the labor costs associated with full-service fueling stations. The increasing number of EVs and autonomous cars is one of the major factors contributing toward the growth of Europe robotic refueling system market. Also, the increasing amount of mobility hubs, with a larger C-store, restaurant, and several energy forms and transportation are anticipated to propel the market growth in the coming years.

The main focus of robotic fuelling is to explore improvements over existing systems (manual) mainly by cost reduction (personnel cost) through automation. Simplification in robotic fueling can be achieved by redesigning the vehicle positioning and fuel dispensing systems. The Europe robotic refueling system market has been witnessing robust growth due to factors such as low cost of operation and flexibility of dispensing different fuels; adoption of this system by the mining industry owing to cost, flexibility, and safety; and increased productivity of mining operations. No requirement for operators on-site to refuel vehicles is considered the major driving factor for the robotic refueling system’s remarkable growth rate. Further, the growth of the European market is led by escalating spending by sectors, such as oil & gas and aerospace & defense. Fast turnaround time, low operating cost, and easily accessible service points are promoting the adoption of robotic refueling systems considerably.

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic differed from country to country across Europe. Various countries recorded an increase in the number of infected cases and subsequently imposed strict and extended lockdown periods or social isolation. Due to the decline in operations in several industries, the demand for robotic refueling systems decreased notably. For instance, the automotive industry in Europe was severely hit and witnessed decline in overall automotive production by over 20% from 2019 due to severe supply chain disruption caused by lockdowns globally. Similalry, domestic and international travel restrictions restrained the movement of passengers. Since operations at various airports were disrupted due to stringent restrictions, the requirement for robotic refueling systems was negatively affected to a drastic extent. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has compelled manufacturers to streamline their production processes to overcome the unexpected disruption. The demand for robotic refueling systems is expected to recover by 2022, as companies are investing in making operations efficient and productive.

Europe Robotic Refueling System Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Thousands)

Europe Robotic Refueling System Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Thousands)
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Europe Robotic Refueling System Market Segmentation

The Europe robotic refueling system market is segmented into component, fuel, and industry vertical. Based on component, the market is segmented into hardware and software. Based on fuel, the global Europe robotic refueling system market is segmented into gaseous fuel, gasoline, diesel, and others. Based on industry vertical, the market is categorized into aerospace and defense, automotive, construction, oil and gas, mining, and others. In terms of geography, the Europe robotic refueling system market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. A few of the key companies operating in the Europe robotic refueling system market are ABB Ltd, Fanuc Corporation, Fuelmatics AB, Gazprom Neft PJSC, Kuka AG, Rotec Engineering, Shaw Development LLC, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Neste, and Scott Technology Ltd.

Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Component, Fuel, and Industry Vertical

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

France, Germany, Italy, Russian Federation, United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions


What are reasons behind Europe robotic refueling system market growth?

The main focus of robotic fuelling is to explore improvements over existing systems (manual) mainly by cost reduction (personnel cost) through automation. Simplification in robotic fueling can be achieved by the redesign of the vehicle positioning and fuel dispensing systems. The latest refueling systems use a laser scanner to determine the vehicle position as opposed to expensive video imaging equipment used by previous designs. Fuel dispensing can be improved by a nozzle redesign and less complicated mating process of the fuel nozzle and the fuel port, which reduced the number of autonomous tasks that needed to be performed by the robotic arm.

What are market opportunities for Europe robotic refueling system market?

Automated/robotic fuelling systems can eliminate operation personnel’s exposure to flammable liquid and repetitive strain injuries. As this system helps in reducing interactions between vehicles and personnel, risks such as tire burst exposure, falling objects, and collision with other vehicles can be averted. Additionally, in the construction industry, refueling cars, trucks, machinery, or other vehicles is a common activity, but it can be an awfully hazardous job if done imperfectly. Not just improper fuelling can cause fires, burns, or explosions, but the diesel or petrol itself is also a hazardous material with the potential for spills and leaks.

Which component is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period?

Three major hardware components in robotic refueling system are: control system (user interface and logic), vehicle positioning system (sensor system), and the automatic controlled dispensing of fuel (fuel nozzle). The vehicle positioning system uses a laser scanner to detect the vehicle’s orientation in the fuel area as opposed to expensive video imaging equipment used by old robotic refueling systems. The laser scanning solution also allowed for real-time updating of the vehicle’s position from the moment of entry in the fuel station. This allows the system to guide the driver to the proper fueling position for the robotic arm to ensure it can reach the vehicle’s fuel port.

Which fuel is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period?

Gasoline is the most common fuel used by the transportation sector. More than 53% of the cars operating in the European region are powered by a gasoline engine. Thus, gasoline is considered to be the most accounted fuel of choice for the transport sector in Europe. However, gasoline is expected to lose its dominance in the future owing to the advent of electric vehicle in the market. Though, an electric vehicle is not exactly going to replace the gasoline-powered vehicle during forecast period 2021-2028, however, few percentages of the market share of the gasoline-powered vehicle is going to be robbed with the electric vehicle revolution.

Which industry vertical is expected to dominate the Europe robotic refueling system market in the forecast period?

Several robotic refueling systems were developed in the last few years. Shell Oil Co. has developed and market-tested the SmartPump, a robotic refueling system that could fuel from either side of a vehicle, using a three, track overhead gantry, open the fuel door and dispense fuel using the robot’s manipulator. The system also requires a special spring-loaded gas cap for customers to purchase and recognizes vehicle by a transponder located on the vehicle’s dashboard or relative interior. A 3-D camera was used to detect the position of the vehicle in the fuel area using video imaging software. The system was removed from market testing due to reliability and cost issues.

What trends are expected to drive the demand for various robotic refueling system?

In recent times, vehicles entering a robotic refueling station are generally controlled by humans. Nonetheless, autonomous driving utilizing prescriptive or predictive analytics would leave human drivers redundant and make driving even more reasonable and safer operations. With the advent of autonomous vehicles, the vehicle would be directed by humans to enter a fuelling station. However, with the addition of artificial intelligence (AI) coupled with autonomous driving will extend beyond independent drive, and it will also aid in autonomous ongoing refueling operations, which will decipher the current issue of manually instructing the car for refueling and negate the need for human intervention.

The List of Companies - Europe Robotic Refueling System Market 

  1. ABB Ltd.
  2. Fanuc Corporation
  3. Fuelmatics AB
  4. Gazprom Neft PJSC
  5. Kuka AG
  6. Rotec Engineering
  7. Shaw Development LLC
  8. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
  9. Neste
  10. Scott Technology Ltd.

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