Mobile Manipulator Market Overview
The
market for Mobile Manipulator market is estimated to be $470.2 million in 2021 and is analyzed to
grow at a CAGR of 11.1% during forecast period 2022-2027. As a result of the
high labour costs in developed nations, increase in complex manufacturing
processes, growing focus towards high productivity, and lack of adequate labor,
the demand for automation solutions is mushrooming across the globe. And this
factor is significantly increasing the adoption of mobile manipulator robots,
which is contributing towards the market growth. Swift warehouse robots enable
maximum picking productivity, thanks to their sophisticated integration of
perception sensors, inverse kinematics, autonomous navigation, manipulation, and artificial
intelligence (including deep learning and machine learning). Owing to this the demand for mobile manipulator is on a constant
upsurge in the transportation & logistics industry. Furthermore, the
increasing manufacturing industries such as food & beverage, automotive,
electronics, and more is also anticipated to aid in the mobile manipulator
market growth during the forecast period. However, the global pandemic of
COVID-19 had two consequences for the mobile manipulator industry. First, it
aided in the growth of medical professional mobile manipulator robots, as it
helped augment critical infrastructure staff and alleviate supply chain
stresses. On the other hand, the market for industrial mobile manipulator
robots was hampered due to the production constrain in the automotive and
electrical/electronic industries.
Report Coverage
The report: “Mobile Manipulator Market – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Mobile Manipulator market
By System Type: Omni-Directional Manipulators, Non
Omni-Directional Manipulators
By Platform
Configuration: Cartesian, SCARA, Delta,
Cylindrical, 6-Axis
By Modes of Operation: Fully Automatic, Manual, Semi Automatic
By Safety Standard: ANSI/RIA R15.08, R15.06, ISO 13849-1, ANSI/ITSDF
B56.5, EN 1525, ISO 9283 and Others
By Application: Warehouse & Distribution, Personal
Assistance, Security & Surveillance, Quality Control, Packaging &
Palletizing, Patient Care & Consultation, Robot Assisted Surgery and Others
By End Users: Manufacturing (F&B, Automotive, Pulp and
Paper, Metal and Machinery, Electronics and Semiconductor and Others),
Transportation and Logistics, Space Exploration, Healthcare and
Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace and Defense, Hospitality, Energy and Power, Oil and
Gas, Retail and Consumer Goods and Others
By Geography: North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), South
America (Brazil, Argentina and others), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy,
Spain, Russia and Others), APAC (China, Japan India, SK, Aus and Others), and
RoW (Middle east and Africa)
Key Takeaways
- The omni-directional manipulators can turn on the spot, crab sideways, and follow complex trajectories. These manipulators can perform tasks in environments with static and dynamic obstacles, as well as narrow aisles, with ease. And such environments are often found in factory, workshop, warehouses, hospitals, and other facilities, owing to which the omni-directional manipulators are the preferred system type, which is positively contributing towards the market growth.
- The SCARA is a type of industrial robot. Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm or Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm is the abbreviation for SCARA. SCARA robots can be used for mechanical automation in a variety of industries, including automatic assembly, painting, handling, and welding.
- R15.08-1 is a new document that lays out the technical requirements for designing and integrating industrial mobile robots. Industrial mobile robots (IMRs) and fleets (IMRFs) will become a more common type of robot application in the future due to the rapidly developing capabilities of mobile robots. The safety of human workers around mobile robot applications must be ensured in order for this productivity boost to succeed.
- The demand for full automatic mobile manipulators are increasing majorly to ease the production process without putting in much labour effort. Furthermore, the full automatic mobile manipulators offers advantages such as reduced operating cost, increased production output, increased product manufacturing flexibility, and more.
Mobile Manipulator Market, By Region, 2021
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Mobile Manipulator Market Segment Analysis – By Application
The warehouse & distribution segment held
the largest share in the mobile manipulator market in 2021 and is anticipated
to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% by revenue through the forecast period 2022-2027,
owing to the increasing demand for mobile manipulators in the warehouse &
distribution sector. As distribution center operations continue to evolve,
there is an accelerating need for smarter, more adaptable, automated equipment
that can easily be adjusted and scaled up to meet a business’ changing needs.
Drop-in equipment such as mobile manipulators are, by definition, flexible and
scalable. With flexible automation and specifically autonomous mobile
manipulation robots, the changes necessary to the warehouse infrastructure are
relatively minimal and less expensive. Thus with the advent of this new
technology in robotics, there is an upsurge in the demand for mobile
manipulators, owing to this the market is flourished in the warehouse &
distribution sector.
Mobile Manipulator Market Segment Analysis – By End User
The manufacturing segment held the largest share
in the mobile manipulators market in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR
of 12.9% by revenue through the forecast period 2022-2027, owing to the
increasing application and utilization of mobile manipulators in the
manufacturing industry. Modern industrial manufacturing relies heavily on flexible
production. Autonomous mobile manipulators can perform a variety of tasks,
including logistics, pick and place, and handling. As a result, autonomous
robotic systems have the potential to improve the flexibility of existing
manufacturing environments. Furthermore high throughput rates and high
repeatability offered by mobile manipulators, results in product cost
reduction, Thus with the advantages associated with this technology, there is
an upsurge in the demand for mobile manipulators, owing to which the market is
flourished in the manufacturing sector.
Mobile Manipulator Market Segment Analysis – By Geography
Asia-Pacific held the largest share in the mobile manipulator market in 2021 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 12.6% by revenue through the forecast period 2022-2027, owing to the increasing government initiatives in the region, which is spurring the automation adoption in the Asia-Pacific region. For instance, the Chinese government launched a national campaign, Made in China 2025, which encourages automated processes and intelligent manufacturing. The Japanese government introduced Society 5.0, which envisions a sustainable, inclusive socio-economic system, powered by digital technologies such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things and robotics. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), in India 4,771 new industrial robots were installed in 2020, increasing by a record 39 percent over the 3,412 units in 2019 which in turn rose by 30 per cent over the 2,627 units installed in 2018. Thus, with the increasing adoption of automation in Asia-Pacific, the demand for mobile manipulators is also gradually rising, which is aiding the market growth in Asia-Pacific during the forecast period.
Mobile Manipulator Market Drivers
Increasing E-Commerce Industry is Driving the Demand for Warehouse and Distribution Centres
The increased focus on supply chain resilience,
as well as the societal shift to e-commerce, are driving up demand for
warehouses and distribution centres. This can be attributed to e-commerce
companies' differing requirements, such as storing company stocks to enable
easy delivery to nearby consumption areas; distribution of stock and
commodities from another city/state/country for further distribution; smaller
entrepreneurs who lack storage space; and stock protection from damage and
pilferage. The e-commerce industry is gradually growing in various regions. For
instance, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS), E-commerce sales
by non-financial businesses in the UK totalled £668.9 billion (US$853.5
billion) in 2019, up from £639.7 billion (US$854 billion) in 2018. According to
the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), By 2025, the Indian e-commerce market
is expected to have grown from US$ 46.2 billion in 2020 to US$ 111.40 billion.
Thus, with the growing e-commerce industry more warehouse and distribution
centres are being constructed. For instance, in August 2019, Thyssenkrupp
Materials Services, the distribution and service arm of the Thyssenkrupp Group,
announced abut its plan to build a €60 million (US$67.1 million) logistics
centre in Germany, set to open in 2021. The move is part of the company's
European warehousing and logistics network's modernization and expansion
strategy.
Integration of Mobile Manipulators in Industrial Manufacturing
The fourth industrial revolution, also known as
industry 4.0, is one of the most significant events taking place around the
world, particularly in developed and high-industrialized countries such as
Europe and North America. Automation, data exchange, and digitalisation are
three of its main characteristics. Thus, fourth industrial revolution or
Industry 4.0 has opened the way to multiple forms of automation in the
manufacturing facilites, that aim to optimize productivity and improve work
processes. Many different collaborative robots are already in use by a variety
of companies of various sizes. After collaborative arms (cobots) and
collaborative mobile robots, the mobile manipulators (robot arm onboard a
mobile robot) are the next step (CMR). A paradigm shift in current
manufacturing needs is causing a shift from the current mass-production-based
approach to a mass customization-based approach with smaller and more variable
production volumes. Current processes are heavily influenced by the previous
paradigm and lack the necessary adaptability to meet new production demands. To
solve this problem, industrial mobile manipulators are being used. The robot
has a number of sensors that allow it to sense its surroundings and perform
complex tasks in dynamic environments. The robot is capable of autonomous
navigation, safely avoiding obstacles, in order to meet the current needs of
the industry. It is adaptable enough to handle a wide range of tasks, with the
ability to switch between tasks quickly thanks to skills-based programming and
the ability to change tools independently. Furthermore, its security systems
allow it to work alongside human operators. Thus, owing to the above mentioned
factors mobile manipulators are being increasingly integrated in industrial
manufacturing activities of industries such as food & beverage, automotive,
electronics & semiconductor, metal & machinery, and more.
Mobile Manipulator Market Challenges
Safety Concerns While Working With Humans
To meet the demand for increasingly flexible
automation in modern manufacturing, the use of robot technologies is rapidly
expanding globally and across a wide range of industrial domains. The
development and integration of technologies in manufacturing environments is
outpacing the evolution of standards and test methods used to ensure the safety
of humans in these environments as a result of this rapid growth. As an example
of this rapid growth, mobile manipulators (robot arms mounted on mobile bases)
are now more common as a way to extend the utility of manufacturing automation.
Safety standards have been published for industrial robot arms and automated
guided vehicles (AGVs) to reduce the risk to humans in industrial environments,
but only for their respective platforms. True flexible factory environments for
lean manufacturing are made possible by the marriage of mobility and dexterity.
It does, however, bring with it an increase in capabilities for which the
existing robot and AGV standards are insufficiently protected.
Mobile Manipulator Market Landscape
Technology
launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by
players in the Mobile Manipulator market. In 2021, the market of Mobile
Manipulator market has been consolidated by the top players
- Kuka
- Yaskawa
- Omron
- Universal Robotics
- Boston Dynamics
- Fetch Robotics
- IAM Robotics
- Robotnik Automation
- Neobotix
- Waypoint Robotics
Launches/Acquisitions
- In March 2019, LD-250 was launched by the Omron Corporation with the combination of the LD-250 with Omron TM Collaborative Robots has created a market for bulky "mobile manipulators" that can handle material transport as well as manipulation activities.
- In January 2019, KUKA AG launched mobile manipulator for cleanroom chip handling for the semiconductor industry application. KUKA has developed the world's first single-source solution for the automated transfer and handling of semiconductor cassettes with the KUKA wafer handling solution. A standardized automated guided vehicle (AGV) and the service-proven LBR iiwa lightweight robot make up the application. A sophisticated gripper mechanism has also been designed. The software has also been developed by KUKA AG.
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