Product Code: PMRREP33370
Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the worldwide market for articulated robots. The report offers a thorough assessment of crucial market dynamics, including drivers, trends, opportunities, and challenges, providing detailed insights into the market structure. This research publication presents exclusive data and statistics outlining the anticipated growth trajectory of the global articulated robot market from 2025 to 2032.
Key Insights:
- Articulated Robot Market Size (2025E): USD 15.9 Billion
- Projected Market Value (2032F): USD 26.5 Billion
- Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 7.6%
Articulated Robot Market - Report Scope:
Articulated robots are widely employed across manufacturing, automotive, electronics, logistics, and metal industries due to their flexibility, precision, and efficiency in handling complex operations. These robots consist of multiple rotary joints that allow a broad range of motion, making them ideal for tasks such as welding, material handling, assembly, packaging, and painting. The market for articulated robots caters to a broad spectrum of industries transitioning towards automation to improve productivity, reduce operational costs, and ensure consistent quality. Market expansion is being fueled by growing industrial automation, technological advancements, labor shortages, and increasing demand for collaborative robots that work safely alongside humans.
Market Growth Drivers:
The global articulated robot market is propelled by several key factors, including the rising adoption of industrial automation and robotics in emerging economies and small-to-medium-sized enterprises. The need to improve production speed and efficiency, coupled with the increasing focus on precision and consistency, is leading to higher adoption across various sectors. Additionally, the automotive industry's continuous evolution towards electric vehicles and smart manufacturing processes significantly boosts demand. Advancements in artificial intelligence, machine vision, and sensor integration enhance robotic capabilities, enabling smarter and more adaptive systems. Moreover, the rising demand for customized production and the emergence of smart factories further drive the articulated robot market forward.
Market Restraints:
Despite strong growth prospects, the articulated robot market faces challenges such as high initial investment costs, complexity in system integration, and a shortage of skilled workforce for robot programming and maintenance. Small businesses in developing regions often find the capital-intensive nature of robotics implementation a significant hurdle. Moreover, concerns over job displacement and the need for stringent safety standards in human-robot interaction environments can hamper wider adoption. Regulatory uncertainties and compliance requirements related to machine safety and workplace automation also pose operational challenges for market players.
Market Opportunities:
The articulated robot market presents numerous opportunities driven by innovations in robotics, increased demand for collaborative robots, and the expansion of automation into non-traditional sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and logistics. The growing integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in manufacturing environments creates opportunities for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of robotic systems. Furthermore, the increasing use of robots in e-commerce warehousing and food packaging, and the deployment of flexible automation solutions in medical and pharmaceutical industries, unlock new growth avenues. Strategic alliances, investment in AI-powered robotics, and the development of user-friendly interfaces are essential to broaden market reach and drive adoption.
Key Questions Answered in the Report:
- What are the primary factors driving the growth of the articulated robot market globally?
- Which industries and applications are propelling demand for articulated robotic solutions?
- How are technological advancements and smart automation reshaping the competitive landscape?
- Who are the leading players in the articulated robot market, and what strategies are they employing to gain market share?
- What are the emerging trends and future prospects in the global articulated robot market?
Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:
These companies invest heavily in R&D to enhance robot precision, adaptability, and ease of integration across various platforms. Collaborations with cloud service providers, software developers, and OEMs are helping streamline automation ecosystems. Additionally, initiatives to develop compact, lightweight, and AI-powered articulated robots for collaborative and mobile applications are expanding their market reach. Emphasis on after-sales services, workforce training, and digital twin technology further contributes to long-term customer value and operational excellence.
Key Companies Profiled:
- FANUC
- Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- ABB Group
- Comau
- KUKA AG
- Seiko Epson Corporation
- Nachi
- OTC DAIHEN Corporation.
- OMRON Corporation
- Panasonic Corporation
- Staubli International AG
- Mitsubishi
- Yaskawa Electric Corporation
- ESTUN AUTOMATION CO.,LTD
Articulated Robot Market Research Segmentation:
The articulated robot market encompasses a diverse range of configurations, payload capacities, applications, and end-user segments tailored to various industrial automation needs.
By Payload
- Upto 16 Kg
- 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- More than 225 Kg
By Function
- Handling
- Welding
- Dispensing
- Assembling
By Type
- 4-axis or less
- 5-axis
- 6-axis or more
By End-use Industry
- Automotive
- Electrical and Electronics
- Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- Metal and Machinery
- Food and Beverages
- Precision Engineering and Optics
- Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- East Asia
- South Asia & Pacific
- Latin America
- The Middle East and Africa
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1. Global Articulated Robot Market Snapshot
- 1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Bn
- 1.3. Key Market Trends
- 1.4. Future Market Projections
- 1.5. Premium Market Insights
- 1.6. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
- 1.7. PMR Analysis and Recommendations
2. Market Overview
- 2.1. Market Scope and Definition
- 2.2. Market Dynamics
- 2.2.1. Drivers
- 2.2.2. Restraints
- 2.2.3. Opportunity
- 2.2.4. Challenges
- 2.2.5. Key Trends
- 2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
- 2.3.1. Global Sectorial Outlook
- 2.3.2. Global GDP Growth Outlook
- 2.3.3. Other Macro-economic Factors
- 2.4. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 2.5. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
- 2.6. Regulatory Landscape
- 2.7. Value Chain Analysis
- 2.7.1. List of Raw Materials Suppliers
- 2.7.2. List of Product Manufacturers
- 2.7.3. List of Product Distributors
- 2.7.4. List of End Users
- 2.8. PESTLE Analysis
- 2.9. Porter's Five Force Analysis
3. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2032
- 3.1. Key Highlights
- 3.2. Key Factors Impacting Product Prices
- 3.3. Pricing Analysis, By Payload
- 3.4. Regional Prices and Historical and Future Growth Trends
4. Global Articulated Robot Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)
- 4.1. Key Highlights
- 4.1.1. Market Volume (Unit) Projections
- 4.1.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Y-o-Y Growth
- 4.1.3. Absolute $ Opportunity
- 4.2. Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast
- 4.2.1. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, 2019-2024
- 4.2.2. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2032
- 4.3. Global Articulated Robot Outlook: Payload
- 4.3.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Payload, 2019-2024
- 4.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload, 2025-2032
- 4.3.3.1. Upto 16 Kg
- 4.3.3.2. 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 4.3.3.3. 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- 4.3.3.4. More than 225 Kg
- 4.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Payload
- 4.5. Global Articulated Robot Outlook: Function
- 4.5.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Function, 2019-2024
- 4.5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Function, 2025-2032
- 4.5.3.1. Handling
- 4.5.3.2. Welding
- 4.5.3.3. Dispensing
- 4.5.3.4. Assembling
- 4.6. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Function
- 4.7. Global Articulated Robot Outlook: Type
- 4.7.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.7.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Type, 2019-2024
- 4.7.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2025-2032
- 4.7.3.1. 4-axis or less
- 4.7.3.2. 5-axis
- 4.7.3.3. 6-axis or more
- 4.8. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Type
- 4.9. Global Articulated Robot Outlook: End Use Industry
- 4.9.1. Introduction / Key Findings
- 4.9.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By End Use Industry, 2019-2024
- 4.9.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2025-2032
- 4.9.3.1. Automotive
- 4.9.3.2. Electrical and Electronics
- 4.9.3.3. Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- 4.9.3.4. Metal and Machinery
- 4.9.3.5. Food and Beverages
- 4.9.3.6. Precision Engineering and Optics
- 4.9.3.7. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- 4.9.3.8. Others
- 4.10. Market Attractiveness Analysis: End Use Industry
5. Global Articulated Robot Outlook: Region
- 5.1. Key Highlights
- 5.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Region, 2019-2024
- 5.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Region, 2025-2032
- 5.3.1. North America
- 5.3.2. Europe
- 5.3.3. East Asia
- 5.3.4. South Asia and Oceania
- 5.3.5. Latin America
- 5.3.6. Middle East & Africa
- 5.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region
6. North America Articulated Robot Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)
- 6.1. Key Highlights
- 6.2. Pricing Analysis
- 6.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 6.3.1. By Country
- 6.3.2. By Payload
- 6.3.3. By Function
- 6.3.4. By Type
- 6.3.5. By End Use Industry
- 6.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 6.4.1. U.S.
- 6.4.2. Canada
- 6.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload, 2025-2032
- 6.5.1. Upto 16 Kg
- 6.5.2. 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 6.5.3. 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- 6.5.4. More than 225 Kg
- 6.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Function, 2025-2032
- 6.6.1. Handling
- 6.6.2. Welding
- 6.6.3. Dispensing
- 6.6.4. Assembling
- 6.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2025-2032
- 6.7.1. 4-axis or less
- 6.7.2. 5-axis
- 6.7.3. 6-axis or more
- 6.8. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2025-2032
- 6.8.1. Automotive
- 6.8.2. Electrical and Electronics
- 6.8.3. Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- 6.8.4. Metal and Machinery
- 6.8.5. Food and Beverages
- 6.8.6. Precision Engineering and Optics
- 6.8.7. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- 6.8.8. Others
- 6.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
7. Europe Articulated Robot Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)
- 7.1. Key Highlights
- 7.2. Pricing Analysis
- 7.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 7.3.1. By Country
- 7.3.2. By Payload
- 7.3.3. By Function
- 7.3.4. By Type
- 7.3.5. By End Use Industry
- 7.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Germany
- 7.4.2. France
- 7.4.3. U.K.
- 7.4.4. Italy
- 7.4.5. Spain
- 7.4.6. Russia
- 7.4.7. Turkey
- 7.4.8. Rest of Europe
- 7.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Upto 16 Kg
- 7.5.2. 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 7.5.3. 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- 7.5.4. More than 225 Kg
- 7.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Function, 2025-2032
- 7.6.1. Handling
- 7.6.2. Welding
- 7.6.3. Dispensing
- 7.6.4. Assembling
- 7.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2025-2032
- 7.7.1. 4-axis or less
- 7.7.2. 5-axis
- 7.7.3. 6-axis or more
- 7.8. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2025-2032
- 7.8.1. Automotive
- 7.8.2. Electrical and Electronics
- 7.8.3. Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- 7.8.4. Metal and Machinery
- 7.8.5. Food and Beverages
- 7.8.6. Precision Engineering and Optics
- 7.8.7. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- 7.8.8. Others
- 7.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
8. East Asia Articulated Robot Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)
- 8.1. Key Highlights
- 8.2. Pricing Analysis
- 8.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 8.3.1. By Country
- 8.3.2. By Payload
- 8.3.3. By Function
- 8.3.4. By Type
- 8.3.5. By End Use Industry
- 8.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. China
- 8.4.2. Japan
- 8.4.3. South Korea
- 8.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Upto 16 Kg
- 8.5.2. 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 8.5.3. 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- 8.5.4. More than 225 Kg
- 8.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Function, 2025-2032
- 8.6.1. Handling
- 8.6.2. Welding
- 8.6.3. Dispensing
- 8.6.4. Assembling
- 8.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2025-2032
- 8.7.1. 4-axis or less
- 8.7.2. 5-axis
- 8.7.3. 6-axis or more
- 8.8. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2025-2032
- 8.8.1. Automotive
- 8.8.2. Electrical and Electronics
- 8.8.3. Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- 8.8.4. Metal and Machinery
- 8.8.5. Food and Beverages
- 8.8.6. Precision Engineering and Optics
- 8.8.7. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- 8.8.8. Others
- 8.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
9. South Asia & Oceania Articulated Robot Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)
- 9.1. Key Highlights
- 9.2. Pricing Analysis
- 9.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 9.3.1. By Country
- 9.3.2. By Payload
- 9.3.3. By Function
- 9.3.4. By Type
- 9.3.5. By End Use Industry
- 9.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. India
- 9.4.2. Southeast Asia
- 9.4.3. ANZ
- 9.4.4. Rest of South Asia & Oceania
- 9.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Upto 16 Kg
- 9.5.2. 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 9.5.3. 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- 9.5.4. More than 225 Kg
- 9.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Function, 2025-2032
- 9.6.1. Handling
- 9.6.2. Welding
- 9.6.3. Dispensing
- 9.6.4. Assembling
- 9.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2025-2032
- 9.7.1. 4-axis or less
- 9.7.2. 5-axis
- 9.7.3. 6-axis or more
- 9.8. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2025-2032
- 9.8.1. Automotive
- 9.8.2. Electrical and Electronics
- 9.8.3. Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- 9.8.4. Metal and Machinery
- 9.8.5. Food and Beverages
- 9.8.6. Precision Engineering and Optics
- 9.8.7. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- 9.8.8. Others
- 9.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
10. Latin America Articulated Robot Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)
- 10.1. Key Highlights
- 10.2. Pricing Analysis
- 10.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 10.3.1. By Country
- 10.3.2. By Payload
- 10.3.3. By Function
- 10.3.4. By Type
- 10.3.5. By End Use Industry
- 10.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Brazil
- 10.4.2. Mexico
- 10.4.3. Rest of Latin America
- 10.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Upto 16 Kg
- 10.5.2. 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 10.5.3. 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- 10.5.4. More than 225 Kg
- 10.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Function, 2025-2032
- 10.6.1. Handling
- 10.6.2. Welding
- 10.6.3. Dispensing
- 10.6.4. Assembling
- 10.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2025-2032
- 10.7.1. 4-axis or less
- 10.7.2. 5-axis
- 10.7.3. 6-axis or more
- 10.8. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2025-2032
- 10.8.1. Automotive
- 10.8.2. Electrical and Electronics
- 10.8.3. Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- 10.8.4. Metal and Machinery
- 10.8.5. Food and Beverages
- 10.8.6. Precision Engineering and Optics
- 10.8.7. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- 10.8.8. Others
- 10.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
11. Middle East & Africa Articulated Robot Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)
- 11.1. Key Highlights
- 11.2. Pricing Analysis
- 11.3. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis, By Market, 2019-2024
- 11.3.1. By Country
- 11.3.2. By Payload
- 11.3.3. By Function
- 11.3.4. By Type
- 11.3.5. By End Use Industry
- 11.4. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Country, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. GCC Countries
- 11.4.2. Egypt
- 11.4.3. South Africa
- 11.4.4. Northern Africa
- 11.4.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 11.5. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Payload, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Upto 16 Kg
- 11.5.2. 16 Kg to 60 Kg
- 11.5.3. 60 Kg to 225 Kg
- 11.5.4. More than 225 Kg
- 11.6. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Function, 2025-2032
- 11.6.1. Handling
- 11.6.2. Welding
- 11.6.3. Dispensing
- 11.6.4. Assembling
- 11.7. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By Type, 2025-2032
- 11.7.1. 4-axis or less
- 11.7.2. 5-axis
- 11.7.3. 6-axis or more
- 11.8. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Unit) Analysis and Forecast, By End Use Industry, 2025-2032
- 11.8.1. Automotive
- 11.8.2. Electrical and Electronics
- 11.8.3. Chemicals, Rubber and Plastics
- 11.8.4. Metal and Machinery
- 11.8.5. Food and Beverages
- 11.8.6. Precision Engineering and Optics
- 11.8.7. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
- 11.8.8. Others
- 11.9. Market Attractiveness Analysis
12. Competition Landscape
- 12.1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
- 12.2. Market Structure
- 12.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping by Payload
- 12.2.2. Competition Dashboard
- 12.3. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Strategy, Recent Developments)
- 12.3.1. FANUC
- 12.3.1.1. Overview
- 12.3.1.2. Segments and Products
- 12.3.1.3. Key Financials
- 12.3.1.4. Market Developments
- 12.3.1.5. Market Strategy
- 12.3.2. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
- 12.3.3. ABB Group
- 12.3.4. Comau
- 12.3.5. KUKA AG
- 12.3.6. Seiko Epson Corporation
- 12.3.7. Nachi
- 12.3.8. OTC DAIHEN Corporation.
- 12.3.9. OMRON Corporation
- 12.3.10. Panasonic Corporation
- 12.3.11. Staubli International AG
- 12.3.12. Mitsubishi
- 12.3.13. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
- 12.3.14. ESTUN AUTOMATION CO., LTD
- 12.3.15. Other Players
13. Appendix
- 13.1. Research Methodology
- 13.2. Research Assumptions
- 13.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations