Pharmaceutical Robots Market Size and Competitive Analysis by 2028

Historic Data: 2019-2020   |   Base Year: 2021   |   Forecast Period: 2022-2028

Pharmaceutical Robots Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Product (Collaborative Pharmaceutical Robots, and Traditional Robots); Application (Inspection of Pharmaceutical Drugs, Laboratory Applications, and Picking and Packaging); End User (Pharmaceutical Companies, and Contract Research Organizations); and Geography

  • Report Date : Aug 2021
  • Report Code : TIPMD00002342
  • Category : Life Sciences
  • Status : Published
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 188

[Research Report] The pharmaceutical robots market is projected to reach US$ 383.91 million by 2028 from US$ 159.23 million in 2021; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2021 to 2028.

Pharmaceutical industry requires efficient and precise precision in production of pharmaceutical drugs. Thus, using robots in pharmaceutical manufacturing improves quality and reduces cost and time. Robots are proving advantageous in filling, inspection, packaging, laboratories, and the manufacture of personalized medicine. A robotic system is a type of automation that has multiple axes of motion and can be programmed to perform any function.

The report offers insights and in-depth analysis of the pharmaceutical robots market emphasizing on various parameters such as market trends, technological advancements, market dynamics, and competitive landscape analysis of leading market players across the world. It also includes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market across all the regions. The impact of the pandemic and decreasing global research activities have also harmed the operations and financial execution of several companies in the pharmaceutical robots market. The OIE, the World Organization for Animal Health aids research for their on-going research and other implications of COVID-19 for animal health and poultry public health. The organization also helps in risk assessment, risk management, and risk communication. The OIE has deployed an Incident Coordination System to coordinate these activities. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown impositions have significantly impacted the livestock and poultry sectors in different countries in the world. The demand–supply gap is found to decrease gradually with the opening-up of market chains and additional steps taken by the local administrations in plugging the bottlenecks in delivery systems. It is further envisaged that the impact would continue to be long-standing and will have great bearing on the livelihood, employment, and overall economy of the sector. The pharmaceutical robots market is segmented on the bases of dosage, disease, technology, and region. The market, based on region, is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Pharmaceutical Robots Market: Strategic Insights

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Rising Trend of Cloud Robotic 

Cloud robotics is an emerging field of robotics rooted in cloud computing, cloud storage, and other Internet technologies centered on the benefits of converged infrastructure and shared services. Connecting robots to the cloud increase computational power, storage, and communications. Cloud robots communicate with each other and thus operations are carried out easily.

The Google Cloud Robotics Platform combines AI, robotics, and the cloud to enable the opening of an ecosystem of automation solutions that use cloud-connected collaborative robots. Along with AI and machine learning services, the robots will be able to efficiently carry out processes in highly dynamic environments in the manufacturing industry. Moreover, in the industry, the cloud is an ally for processing a large amount of data. For instance, Exscientia and Celgene, a biopharmaceutical company, announced a €19.64 million deal in 2019 to speed up the discovery of medications for cancer and autoimmune illnesses. In 2020, it also announced a collaboration with other firms to find possible COVID-19 medications. As a result, the company now has access to a package of molecules, including medications and other chemicals, that have been successfully tested in humans. The company intended to scan the list for any medications that could be able to combat the virus. Exscientia's technology scans the large databases and can accurately predict which compounds do not generate side effects to reach the desired goal. Similarly, in 2020, another pharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim, partnered with a biotech company, Click Therapeutics, to produce $500 million in digital treatments. More precisely, both firms planned to collaborate on the development and distribution of a mobile application to help schizophrenia patients with cognitive deficiencies. Also, IBM has created RoboRXN, a chemical laboratory that uses AI, cloud computing, and robotics to develop drugs from the researchers' own homes.

Cloud-based software, with appropriate security protocols, can be adopted to facilitate integration and automation. Its use helps reduce the paperwork of the companies, making data manageable. Thus, cloud robotics is expected to become the trend in the pharmaceutical robot market in the future.

Product -Based Insights

Based on product, the pharmaceutical robots market is segmented into collaborative pharmaceutical robots, and traditional robots. In 2021, collaborative pharmaceutical robots segment is estimated to account for the largest market share, whereas traditional robots is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the increase in the use of robots in dispensing, sorting, kit assembly, and light machine-tending as well as in more traditional applications associated with packaging and others. 


Application-Based Insights

Based on application, the pharmaceutical robots market is segmented into inspection of pharmaceutical drugs, laboratory applications, and picking and packaging. The inspection of pharmaceutical drugs segment would hold the largest share of the market in 2021 and is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period.

End-User-Based Insights

Based on end user, the pharmaceutical robots market is segmented into pharmaceutical companies, research laboratories, and contract research organizations. The pharmaceutical companies segment would hold the largest share of the market in 2021, whereas the research laboratories segment is estimated to register the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period

The pharmaceutical robots market players adopt organic strategies such as product launch and expansion to expand their footprint and product portfolio worldwide as well as to meet the growing demand.

Pharmaceutical Robots Market Regional Insights

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

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Pharmaceutical Robots Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2021 US$ 159.23 Million
Market Size by 2028 US$ 383.91 Million
Global CAGR (2021 - 2028) 13.4%
Historical Data 2019-2020
Forecast period 2022-2028
Segments Covered By Product
  • Collaborative Pharmaceutical Robots
  • Traditional Robots
By Application
  • Inspection of Pharmaceutical Drugs
  • Laboratory Applications
  • Picking and Packaging
By End User
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Contract Research Organizations
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • ABB Ltd.
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
  • Yaskawa Electric Corporation
  • Universal Robots A/S
  • Marchesini Group S.p.A
  • Denso Corporation
  • Fanuc Corporation
  • Espon India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Shibuya Corporation

  • Pharmaceutical Robots Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Pharmaceutical 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 Pharmaceutical Robots Market are:

    1. ABB Ltd.
    2. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    3. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
    4. Universal Robots A/S
    5. Marchesini Group S.p.A

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


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    By Product

    • Collaborative Pharmaceutical Robots
    • Traditional Robots
      • Delta Robots
      • Articulated Robots
      • Cartesian Robots
      • SCARA Robots
      • Others

    By Application

    • Inspection of Pharmaceutical Drugs
    • Laboratory Applications
    • Picking and Packaging

     

    By End User

    • Pharmaceutical Companies
    • Research Laboratories
    • Contract Research Organizations

    By

    Geography

    • North America

      • US
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe

      • France
      • Germany
      • Italy
      • UK
      • Spain
      • Rest of Europe
    • Asia Pacific (APAC)

      • China
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Japan
      • Australia
      • Rest of APAC
    • Middle East & Africa (MEA)

      • South Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Rest of MEA
    • South and Central America (SCAM)

      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Rest of SCAM

    Company Profiles

    • ABB Ltd.
    • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    • Yaskawa Electric Corporation
    • Universal Robots A/S
    • Marchesini Group S.p.A
    • Denso Corporation
    • Fanuc Corporation
    • Espon India Pvt. Ltd.
    • Shibuya Corporation
    • Weiss GmbH

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the driving factors for the cannabis testing market across the globe?

    The growth of the market is attributed to benefits offered by robots in pharmaceutical manufacturing, growing awareness of robotic systems in manufacturing process, increasing investments in pharmaceutical research and development. However, the high cost of robots and dearth of skilled professional hinder the market growth.

    What are the types of pharmaceutical robots?

    The types of pharmaceutical robots are collaborative pharmaceutical robots, and traditional robots. The traditional robots are segmented into delta robots, articulated robots, cartesian robots, scara robots, and others.

    What is the need of robots in pharmaceutical industry?

    Pharmaceutical industry requires efficient and precise precision in production of pharmaceutical drugs. Thus, using robots in pharmaceutical manufacturing improves quality and reduces cost and time. Robots are proving advantageous in filling, inspection, packaging, laboratories, and the manufacture of personalized medicine. A robotic system is a type of automation that has multiple axes of motion and can be programmed to perform any function.Pharmaceutical industry requires efficient and precise precision in production of pharmaceutical drugs. Thus, using robots in pharmaceutical manufacturing improves quality and reduces cost and time. Robots are proving advantageous in filling, inspection, packaging, laboratories, and the manufacture of personalized medicine. A robotic system is a type of automation that has multiple axes of motion and can be programmed to perform any function.

    Mrinal Kerhalkar
    Mrinal Kerhalkar
    Manager,
    Market Research & Consulting

    Mrinal is a seasoned research analyst with over 8 years of experience in Life Sciences Market Intelligence and Consulting. With a strategic mindset and unwavering commitment to excellence, she has built deep expertise in pharmaceutical forecasting, market opportunity assessment, and developing industry benchmarks. Her work is anchored in delivering actionable insights that empower clients to make informed strategic decisions.

    Mrinal’s core strength lies in translating complex quantitative datasets into meaningful business intelligence. Her analytical acumen is instrumental in shaping go-to-market (GTM) strategies and uncovering growth opportunities across the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. As a trusted consultant, she consistently focuses on streamlining workflow processes and establishing best practices, thereby driving innovation and operational efficiency for her clients.

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    The List of Companies - Pharmaceutical Robots Market

    1. ABB Ltd.
    2. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
    3. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
    4. Universal Robots A/S
    5. Marchesini Group S.p.A
    6. Denso Corporation
    7. Fanuc Corporation
    8. Espon India Pvt. Ltd.
    9. Shibuya Corporation
    10. Weiss GmbH
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