日本の物流・搬送ロボット市場評価、ロボットタイプ別、作業別、用途別、エンドユーザー別、地域別、機会、予測、2019年～2033年

日本の物流・搬送ロボット市場は、労働力不足、eコマース需要の高まり、インダストリー4.0を推進する国策により、2026年から2033年の予測期間中にCAGR12.12％を記録し、2025年の8億272万米ドルから2033年には20億460万米ドルに成長すると予測されます。日本のロボット革命は物流を変革しています。日本はAGVや移動ロボットから多関節アームやAS/RSシステムまで、あらゆるものを配備しています。その結果、より速いスループットが向上し、エラーが減り、そして継続的な運用ができるようになりました。

日本における物流ロボットの年間販売台数は2023年だけで急成長し、AR/AMRはeコマースや製造拠点への投資をリードしています。

例えば、2024年1月、福岡に本社を置くYaskawa Electric Corporationは、"iCube Control "と呼ばれる新しいコントローラーソリューションを発表しました。この発表でYaskawaは、MPX1000シリーズを発表しました。MPX1000シリーズは、よく知られたMP3000シリーズの成功を基に、より優れた性能とより高度な機能を提供するよう設計された次世代マシンコントローラーです。その第一弾としてMPX1310を発表し、装置制御の新時代を切り開きます。

目次

第1章 プロジェクトの範囲と定義

第2章 調査手法

第3章 エグゼクティブサマリー

第4章 顧客の声

• 機能とその他の付加価値サービス
• 経験と専門知識
• イノベーションとカスタマイズ
• サポートとサービス

第5章 日本の物流・搬送ロボット市場の展望（2019年～2033年）

• 市場規模分析と予測
  • 金額別
• 市場シェア分析と予測
  • ロボットタイプ別
    • 自動倉庫システム（AS/RS）
    • 無人搬送車（AGV）
    • 自律移動ロボット（AMR）
    • 関節式ロボットアーム
    • グッド・ツー・パーソン・テクノロジー（G2P）
    • その他
  • 作業別
    • 屋内
    • 屋外
  • 用途別
    • ピックアンドプレース
    • パレタイジング・デパレタイジング
    • 輸送
    • 包装
  • エンドユーザー別
    • eコマース
    • ヘルスケア
    • 倉庫
    • ホスピタリティ
    • その他
  • 地域別
    • 北部
    • 中部
    • 南部
  • 企業別市場シェア分析（上位5社とその他-金額ベース、2025年）
• 市場マップ分析、2025年
  • ロボットタイプ別
  • 作業別
  • 用途別
  • エンドユーザー別
  • 地域別

第6章 需要供給分析

第7章 バリューチェーン分析

第8章 ポーターのファイブフォース分析

第9章 PESTLE分析

第10章 プレイヤーの収益モデル

第11章 市場力学

• 市場促進要因
• 市場の課題

第12章 市場動向と発展

第13章 政策と規制状況

第14章 ケーススタディ

第15章 競合情勢

• 市場リーダー上位5社の競合マトリックス
• 上位5社のSWOT分析
• 市場上位10の主要企業の情勢
  • Fanuc Corporation
  • 会社概要
  • 主要経営陣
  • 製品とサービス
  • 財務状況（報告通り）
  • 主要市場への注力と地理的プレゼンス
  • 最近の動向/コラボレーション/パートナーシップ/合併と買収
  • Yaskawa Electric Corporation
  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
  • Denso Corporation
  • Mujin, Inc.
  • Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.
  • Techman Robot Inc.
  • WinRoad RTS Co., Ltd.
  • Clearpath Robotics Inc.（a division of Rockwell Automation, Inc.）

上記の企業は市場シェアに応じて注文を保留するものではなく、調査作業中に入手可能な情報に応じて変更される可能性があります。

第16章 戦略的提言

第17章 調査会社について・免責事項

List of Tables

• Table 1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• Table 2. Mergers & Acquisitions/ Joint Ventures (If Applicable)
• Table 3. About Us - Regions and Countries Where We Have Executed Client Projects

List of Figures

• Figure 1. Japan Logistics and Transfer Robotics Market, By Value, In USD Million, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 2. Japan Logistics and Transfer Robotics Market Share (%), By Robot Type, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 3. Japan Logistics and Transfer Robotics Market Share (%), By Operation, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 4. Japan Logistics and Transfer Robotics Market Share (%), By Application, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 5. Japan Logistics and Transfer Robotics Market Share (%), By End-user, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 6. Japan Logistics and Transfer Robotics Market Share (%), By Region, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 7. By Robot Type Map-Market Size (USD Million) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025
• Figure 8. By Operation Map-Market Size (USD Million) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025
• Figure 9. By Application Map-Market Size (USD Million) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025
• Figure 10. By End-user Map-Market Size (USD Million) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025
• Figure 11. By Region Map-Market Size (USD Million) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025

Japan logistics and transfer robotics market is projected to witness a CAGR of 12.12% during the forecast period FY2026-FY2033, growing from USD 802.72 million in FY2025 to USD 2004.60 million in FY2033 due to labor shortages, rising e-commerce demand, and a national push for Industry 4.0. Japan's robotics revolution is transforming logistics. Japan is deploying everything from AGVs and mobile robots to articulated arms and AS/RS systems. The result? Faster throughput, fewer errors, and continuous operations.

Annual sales of logistics robots in Japan grew rapidly in 2023 alone, with AR/AMRs leading investment in e-commerce and manufacturing hubs, signaling that logistics robotics is now both a tool and a strategic enabler.

For instance, in January 2024, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, based in Fukuoka, Japan, introduced a new controller solution called "iCube Control." With this launch, Yaskawa unveiled the MPX1000 series-a next-generation machine controller designed to deliver better performance and more advanced features, building on the success of the well-known MP3000 series. Leading the lineup, the first product out of the gate is the MPX1310, setting the stage for a new era in equipment control.

Rising Pressure from Labor Shortage and Operational Efficiency Fuels Market Growth

A deepening labor crisis is reshaping industry. The population is aging rapidly, and birth rates remain stubbornly low. Warehouses, especially at night, are struggling to find workers. Young people are increasingly unwilling to take on physically demanding late-night roles, driving the Japan logistics and transfer robotics market growth. Logistics operators have exhausted the usual strategies, higher pay, better perks and even rebranding tough jobs. But now, automation is not just a side project; it has become essential, where there is no going back. At the same time, global supply chains are under pressure. Consumer expectations for speed and accuracy are relentless. Faster deliveries, zero errors, these are the new standards. It is a straightforward calculation. Human labor is scarce and expensive, driving Japan logistics and transfer robotics market demand as robotic solutions are becoming more affordable and capable. For logistics companies, automation is no longer about gaining an edge; it is about survival. Also, Japan logistics market is not simply adopting robotics; they are fundamentally transforming it. In this new era, efficiency is not optional. It is a necessity. And robotics is now at the heart of that transformation.

For instance, in December 2023, Mujin Co., Ltd. announced its robotic workcell deployments in a Tokyo e-commerce warehouse handling packaging and sorting tasks previously done manually. The system boosted order throughput by 25% and reduced human errors by 40%.

Surge in E-commerce Driving Good to Person and AGV Adoption to Shape the Market

The rapid expansion of e-commerce in Japan has created high demand for automated, space-efficient fulfillment solutions. Good-to-person (GTP) systems and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are becoming essential, especially in urban warehouses where labor is limited and real estate costs are high. These systems minimize manual travel distance, optimize picking cycles, and improve order accuracy. GTP solutions automatically bring shelving units or product trays to stationary pickers, reducing the time and space consumed by human workers. AGVs carry items between stations and packing zones, supporting continuous flow and demand spikes.

For instance, in April 2025, Rakuten Group Inc. introduced autonomous robots to deliver groceries and e-commerce items in Tokyo's Harumi district, marking a step forward in AGVs not just inside warehouses but extending into urban last-mile logistics. The plan comes as e-commerce firms such as Rakuten are facing a severe shortage of delivery personnel at a time when the number of packages is increasing.

Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Logistics Dominates the Japan Market Share

The healthcare sector demands logistics that operate reliably in sterile environments. Robotics must navigate confined pathways, adhere to hygiene standards, and work within regulated settings. As Japan's population ages, demand for safe and consistent intra-institutional logistics, with minimal human contact, is accelerating robotic use in healthcare. Robots are in use across hospitals, autonomously delivering medications and test samples using ceiling sensors and precise navigation. This deployment improves hygiene, safety, and efficiency.

In April 2025, Techman Robot and Panasonic Connect's Welding Systems Division announced a partnership to push welding automation to the next level. Their partnership brings together Techman's cutting-edge cobot technology and Panasonic's deep expertise in welding, unlocking fresh possibilities for automated welding solutions. Since teaming up in 2023, the two have worked side by side to meet growing market needs. Now, they are set to ramp up their efforts, focusing on delivering even more advanced automation to the Japanese market.

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

Japan's logistics and transfer robotics ecosystem is shaped by both legacy industrial robotics leaders and agile, AI-driven startups. Fanuc Corporation continues to lead in warehouse robotics, recently partnering with Rakuten Logistics to install AS/RS systems and articulated robotic arms across Osaka-based fulfillment centers, enhancing order speed and warehouse efficiency. Mujin, Inc., one of the most disruptive players, has scaled robotic workcell deployments in Tokyo for e-commerce packaging and sorting, demonstrating the shift from fixed automation to intelligent robotics. Meanwhile, Techman Robot is gaining traction in healthcare logistics, having secured FDA-exempt status for its collaborative robots used in hospital pharmacy operations in August 2024. Established players such as Yaskawa Electric, Denso Corporation, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries continue to evolve their AGV and articulated arm portfolios for manufacturing and integrated logistics. As demand rises, competitiveness now hinges not just on robotic precision, but on how seamlessly these systems integrate into Japan's high-density, high-reliability supply chains.

For instance, in October 2023, the Digital Twin of FANUC Corporation received the "Japan Society for Precision Engineering Technology Award 2023". The Japan Society for Precision Engineering Technology Award is presented to researchers and engineers from companies who have made innovative achievements in the field of precision engineering, to honor their dedication and efforts, along with expectations for future developments related to precision devices, production and processing technology.

Table of Contents

1. Project Scope and Definitions

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Voice of Customers

• 4.1. Features and Other Value-Added Service
• 4.2. Experience and Expertise
• 4.3. Innovation and Customization
• 4.4. Support and Service

5. Japan Logistics and Transfer Robotics Market Outlook, FY2019-FY2033F

• 5.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Robot Type
    • 5.2.1.1. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
    • 5.2.1.2. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
    • 5.2.1.3. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
    • 5.2.1.4. Articulated Robotic Arms
    • 5.2.1.5. Good-to-Person Technology (G2P)
    • 5.2.1.6. Others
  • 5.2.2. By Operation
    • 5.2.2.1. Indoor
    • 5.2.2.2. Outdoor
  • 5.2.3. By Application
    • 5.2.3.1. Pick and Place
    • 5.2.3.2. Palletizing and Depalletizing
    • 5.2.3.3. Transportation
    • 5.2.3.4. Packaging
  • 5.2.4. By End-user
    • 5.2.4.1. E-commerce
    • 5.2.4.2. Healthcare
    • 5.2.4.3. Warehouse
    • 5.2.4.4. Hospitality
    • 5.2.4.5. Others
  • 5.2.5. By Region
    • 5.2.5.1. North
    • 5.2.5.2. Central
    • 5.2.5.3. South
  • 5.2.6. By Company Market Share Analysis (Top 5 Companies and Others - By Value, FY2025)
• 5.3. Market Map Analysis, FY2025
  • 5.3.1. By Robot Type
  • 5.3.2. By Operation
  • 5.3.3. By Application
  • 5.3.4. By End-user
  • 5.3.5. By Region

6. Demand Supply Analysis

7. Value Chain Analysis

8. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

9. PESTLE Analysis

10. Revenue Model of Players

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Market Drivers
• 11.2. Market Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

13. Policy and Regulatory Landscape

14. Case Studies

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• 15.2. SWOT Analysis for Top 5 Players
• 15.3. Key Players Landscape for Top 10 Market Players
  • 15.3.1. Fanuc Corporation
    • 15.3.1.1. Company Details
    • 15.3.1.2. Key Management Personnel
    • 15.3.1.3. Products and Services
    • 15.3.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
    • 15.3.1.5. Key Market Focus and Geographical Presence
    • 15.3.1.6. Recent Developments/Collaborations/Partnerships/Mergers and Acquisition
  • 15.3.2. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
  • 15.3.3. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
  • 15.3.4. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
  • 15.3.5. Denso Corporation
  • 15.3.6. Mujin, Inc.
  • 15.3.7. Rapyuta Robotics Co., Ltd.
  • 15.3.8. Techman Robot Inc.
  • 15.3.9. WinRoad RTS Co., Ltd.
  • 15.3.10. Clearpath Robotics Inc. (a division of Rockwell Automation, Inc.)

Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us and Disclaimer