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协作机器人(Cobots)市场规模(按有效载荷、行业、应用、区域范围和预测)Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market Size By Payload (Up to 5 kg, More than 10 kg), By Industry (Automotive, Electronics, Metals), By Application (Handling, Automotive, Electronics), By Geographic Scope And Forecast |
预计协作机器人 (cobots) 市场规模在 2024 年将达到 42.7 亿美元,到 2032 年将达到 507.6 亿美元,2026 年至 2032 年的复合年增长率为 40%。
协作机器人(也称为 cobot)是在共用工作空间中与人类操作员一起工作的机器人,与出于安全原因通常单独操作的标准工业机器人不同。协作机器人配备了先进的感测器、软体和安全功能,可以与人类一起执行组装、包装和品质检查等任务。由于其用户友好的设计、易于编程以及能够协助人类完成繁琐或危险的任务,协作机器人已成为现代劳动力的重要组成部分。
协作机器人正越来越多地被应用于製造业、医疗保健、物流和农业等各个领域。协助完成医疗保健环境中的设备维护、物料输送和精密程序等业务。随着人工智慧 (AI)、机器学习和物联网整合的进步,协作机器人的未来看起来令人乐观。
随着对自动化的需求不断增加,以及协作机器人变得更加智慧和适应性更强,其采用率预计会不断增长,尤其是在中小型企业 (SME) 中,因为灵活性和成本效益是这些企业的关键优势。由于各领域人机协作和生产力的提高趋势,全球协作机器人市场预计将大幅成长。
协作机器人 (cobot) 市场预计将以 40% 的复合年增长率成长,到 2032 年底达到 507.6 亿美元。
关键市场驱动因素
中小企业采用率不断提高:由于协作机器人的灵活性、易用性和成本效益,中小企业对协作机器人的使用正在迅速增长。根据国际机器人联合会 (IFR) 的数据,2019 年全球协作机器人安装量成长了 11%,其中大部分成长来自中小型企业。
根据欧盟「地平线2020」倡议进行的一项研究,协作机器人可使中小企业的生产力提高高达25%,同时降低20%的製造成本。推动这一成长的是协作机器人在简化流程、降低人事费用和提高小规模产业效率方面的潜力。
工业 4.0 和智慧製造的兴起:工业 4.0 和智慧製造的兴起正在推动协作机器人市场的成长,因为协作机器人对于自动化和优化生产流程至关重要。麦肯锡全球研究所认为,到 2025 年,製造业物联网每年可创造 7 兆美元的产值,而协作机器人将在这项转变中发挥关键作用。根据德国联邦经济和能源部的数据,83% 的製造商预计工业 4.0 将影响整个价值链,从而增加协作机器人的应用,以提高效率、即时数据整合和提高整个生产线的自动化程度。
人类与机器人之间安全协作的需求不断增加:人类与机器人之间安全协作的需求不断增加,推动了协作机器人产业的发展,因为协作机器人能够在共用工作空间中实现更安全的互动。根据 OSHA 的数据,在製造业中引入协作机器人可以将工人受伤率降低 72%,而麻省理工学院 (MIT) 机械工程系的一项研究发现,与单独工作相比,人类和机器人协同工作可以将生产力提高 85%。这种需求是由自动化驱动的企业所推动的,他们寻求提高安全性、效率和最佳的人机团队合作。
主要问题
员工抵制:儘管协作机器人(cobots)旨在与人类一起工作,但员工对自动化的反对仍然是一个主要障碍。员工可能会担心失业或职责从直接劳工转变为监督。这可能会导致士气低落和对采用协作机器人的反对,从而阻碍整合。为了解决这个问题,公司需要进行技能再培训,并营造一种支持性的氛围,让人类将协作机器人视为提高生产力的工具,而不是取代它们的东西。
法规和安全合规性:协作机器人要与人类一起工作,就必须满足高安全和监管标准,这可能会成为采用的障碍。不同地点对职场安全和自动化有不同的要求,这使得招募过程变得复杂。特别是在医疗保健和汽车製造等具有严格安全通讯协定的行业中,满足这些要求所需的成本和精力可能会减缓或阻止协作机器人的整合。
来自传统机器人的竞争压力:传统工业机器人在执行大规模任务时具有更高的速度、强度和精确度,并继续在汽车和重型製造等产业中占据主导地位。虽然协作机器人提供了安全性和灵活性,但人们通常认为它们在执行重型任务方面的能力不如普通机器人。这种竞争压力限制了那些重视高速、大量生产的公司采用协作机器人,因为这些公司的协作机器人可能尚未达到所需的性能标准。
主要趋势
物联网与工业 4.0 整合:协作机器人与物联网 (IoT) 和工业 4.0 系统的整合正在加速智慧製造的部署。透过连接到云端平台,协作机器人可以与其他机器通讯、收集即时数据并独立优化生产流程。这一趋势是由製造商对更有效率、更互联的生产环境的需求所驱动的,这种生产环境可以减少停机时间并提高产量。随着智慧工厂的出现,协作机器人已成为全自动化操作的重要组成部分。
夹持器技术的进步:夹持器技术的进步提高了协作机器人的功能性和多功能性。协作机器人现在拥有更先进的末端执行器,使它们能够处理诸如拾取易碎物品和处理复杂零件等精细任务。这一趋势的推动力来自于协作机器人在食品加工、製药和电子等需要精确和精细的行业中的运作需求。夹持器技术的改进将拓宽协作机器人可以处理的应用范围。
中小型企业 (SME) 的采用率不断提高:由于协作机器人成本低、易于使用且适用于较小的生产设施,中小型企业 (SME) 越来越多地采用协作机器人。与需要执行大规模任务的典型工业机器人不同,协作机器人具有灵活的模组化工作能力,适合空间和资源有限的企业。这一趋势的出现正值中小企业越来越多地转向自动化以保持在全球市场的竞争力并降低人事费用之际。
北美洲
由于先进的汽车工业和高度的工厂自动化,北美在协作机器人(cobots)市场处于领先地位。协作机器人正在组装和品质检查等领域迅速普及,从而推动汽车产业的显着成长。根据国际机器人联合会 (IFR) 的数据,2021 年美国汽车产业安装的机器人数量将增加 19%,而协作机器人将在这一增长中发挥关键作用。随着製造业采用自动化来提高效率,IFR 预测到 2025 年北美机器人安装量的复合年增长率将达到 8%,其中协作机器人将发挥关键作用。这种扩张的动机是提高效率的需求以及透过自动化可以获得的竞争优势。
协作机器人不仅在汽车行业受到欢迎,而且在整个北美製造业领域也受到欢迎。据A3称,预计2022年机器人订单将创纪录地增长22%,而协作机器人市场预计在2021年至2026年期间的复合年增长率将达到41.8%,总额达到190亿美元。美国劳工统计局和美国标准与技术研究所强调了协作机器人带来的生产力提升,他们表示,到 2030 年,协作机器人可将生产力提高高达 20%。
该地区製造业技能短缺,预计到 2030 年将有 210 万个职缺,刺激了协作机器人的采用。协作机器人被视为解决劳动力短缺问题的一种方法,并因其能够提升个人技能并在供应链中提供新的就业机会而被视为未来市场成长的驱动力。
亚太地区
由于工业化、人事费用上升以及政府对自动化的大力支持等因素,亚太地区的协作机器人(cobots)市场正在迅速扩张。尤其是中国,由于其鼓励工业自动化的「中国製造2025」计画而占据主导地位。根据国际机器人联合会(IFR)的数据,自2013年以来,中国一直是工业机器人的最大市场,到2020年,安装的机器人数量预计将增加20%,其中协作机器人将发挥关键作用。 IFR 预测,到 2024 年,亚洲将占全球机器人安装量的 70%,其中中国将引领大部分成长。这种激增是由提高製造效率和生产力的需求所驱动的,因此协作机器人对于工业转型至关重要。
亚太国家正积极采用协作机器人来提升其製造能力。新加坡、日本、韩国和印度正在使用协作机器人来缓解人手不足并提高工业产出。新加坡是世界上工业机器人密度最高的国家,而日本和韩国已经制定了国家计划,以扩大协作机器人在中小企业中的应用。印度的「印度製造」计画也正在加速自动化进程,印度工业机器人市场预计将大幅扩张。政府的推动加上对劳动市场的担忧,正在刺激亚太地区对协作机器人的采用,从而打开一个有望改变全球製造业格局的主要市场。
Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market size was valued at USD 4.27 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 50.76 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 40% from 2026 to 2032.
Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, are robots meant to work alongside human operators in a shared workspace, as opposed to standard industrial robots, which are normally operated in isolation for safety reasons. Cobots are outfitted with advanced sensors, software, and safety measures that allow them to work alongside humans while completing activities like as assembly, packing, and quality inspection. Their user-friendly design, ease of programming, and capacity to aid humans in tedious or risky jobs make them an indispensable component of the modern workforce.
Cobots are increasingly being employed in a variety of areas, including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture. They help with duties such as equipment maintenance, material handling, and accuracy procedures in healthcare environments. The future of cobots seems optimistic, thanks to advances in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and IoT integration.
As the demand for automation grows and cobots become more intelligent and adaptive, their use is projected to increase, particularly in small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), where their flexibility and cost-effectiveness are key advantages. The global market for cobots is expected to grow significantly, with trends indicating increased human-robot collaboration and productivity in a variety of areas.
Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 40% & reach US$ 50.76 Bn by the end of 2032
Key Market Drivers:
Increasing Adoption in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): Cobot use among small and medium-sized organizations (SMEs) is fast expanding due to its flexibility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global cobot installations increased by 11% in 2019, with SMEs driving the majority of this rise.
According to research conducted under the European Union's Horizon 2020 initiative, cobots can increase SME productivity by up to 25% while lowering manufacturing costs by 20%. This rise is being driven by cobots' potential to streamline processes, cut personnel costs, and increase efficiency in smaller-scale industrial contexts.
Expansion of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing: The growth of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing is driving cobot market growth, as cobots are essential for automating and optimizing production processes. The McKinsey Global Institute believes that IoT in manufacturing could produce up to USD 7 Trillion per year by 2025, with cobots playing a critical part in this transition. According to the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, 83% of manufacturers expect Industry 4.0 to influence the whole value chain, increasing cobot adoption for better efficiency, real-time data integration, and enhanced automation across production lines.
Growing Demand for Safe Human-Robot Collaboration: The increased demand for secure human-robot cooperation is driving the cobot industry since cobots allow for safer interactions in shared workspaces. According to OSHA, deploying cobots in manufacturing can minimize worker injuries by up to 72%, while a study from MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering discovered that human-robot collaboration increases productivity by 85% when compared to working alone. This demand stems from the requirement for increased safety, efficiency, and optimal teaming between humans and robots in automation-focused businesses.
Key Challenges:
Workforce Resistance: Although collaborative robots (cobot) are intended to operate alongside people, employee opposition to automation remains a significant barrier. Employees may be concerned about job losses or the transition in their function from direct labor to supervision. This can lead to poorer morale and opposition to the adoption of cobots, impeding their integration. To address this issue, businesses must engage in reskilling and creating a collaborative atmosphere in which humans regard cobots as tools that improve productivity rather than replace them.
Regulatory and Safety Compliance: Cobots must meet high safety and regulatory criteria to work with humans, which can be a hurdle to adoption. Different locations have different requirements for workplace safety and automation, complicating the adoption process. The expense and effort required to achieve compliance with these requirements can delay or prevent the integration of cobots, especially in industries with stringent safety protocols, such as healthcare or automotive manufacturing.
Competitive Pressure from Traditional Robots: Traditional industrial robots, which provide better speed, strength, and precision in large-scale operations, continue to dominate industries such as automotive and heavy manufacturing. While cobots provide safety and flexibility, they are frequently thought to be less capable of heavy-duty jobs than regular robots. This competitive pressure limits the implementation of cobots in businesses that value high-speed, high-volume production, as cobots may not yet match the required performance standards.
Key Trends:
IoT and Industry 4.0 Integration: The integration of cobots into the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 systems is hastening the deployment of smart manufacturing. Cobots connected to cloud platforms may communicate with other machines, collect real-time data, and optimize production processes on their own. This trend is being pushed by manufacturers' demand for more efficient, linked production environments that reduce downtime and improve output. The advent of smart factories has made cobots an essential component in fully automated operations.
Advancements in Gripper Technology: Advancements in gripper technology improve the functionality and versatility of cobots. Cobots now have more advanced end-effectors, allowing them to perform delicate jobs such as picking fragile items or handling complex components. This trend is motivated by the necessity for cobots to operate in industries that need accuracy and delicacy, such as food processing, medicines, and electronics. Improved gripper technology broadens the range of applications that cobots can handle.
Rising Adoption in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs): Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly using cobots due to their low cost, ease of usage, and suitability to smaller production facilities. Unlike typical industrial robots, which require large-scale operations, cobots are built for flexible and modular jobs, making them appropriate for enterprises with limited space and resources. This trend is being driven by SMEs' increased demand for automation to stay competitive in the global market and decrease labor expenses.
North America:
The North American region leads the collaborative robot (Cobot) Market, owing to its advanced automotive industry and high levels of factory automation. Cobots are rapidly being used in areas like as assembly and quality inspection, resulting in substantial growth in the automobile industry. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), robot installations in the US automotive industry will expand by 19% in 2021, with cobots playing a critical part in this growth. As manufacturing sectors embrace automation to boost efficiency, the IFR forecasts an 8% annual growth rate for robot installations in North America by 2025, with cobots playing a significant role. This expansion is motivated by the need for efficiency and the competitive advantage afforded by automation.
Cobots are being embraced across North America's manufacturing landscape, not just in the automotive industry. According to A3, robot orders would climb by a record 22% in 2022, with a projected CAGR of 41.8% for the cobot market from 2021 to 2026, with a total value of USD 19 Billion. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Institute of Standards and Technology emphasize the productivity boost that cobots can provide, with potential improvements of up to 20% by 2030.
The region's rising manufacturing skills deficit, which is expected to leave 2.1 million positions unfilled by 2030, is fueling cobot adoption. Cobots are viewed as a solution to labor shortages, with the ability to upskill individuals and provide new job possibilities in the supply chain, hence supporting future market growth.
Asia Pacific:
The Asia-Pacific region, is rapidly expanding in the collaborative robot (Cobot) Market, owing to reasons such as industrialization, growing labor costs, and strong government backing for automation. China, in particular, is a dominant power thanks to its "Made in China 2025" policy, which encourages industrial automation. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), China has been the largest industrial robot market since 2013, and its robot installations will increase by 20% by 2020, with cobots playing a critical role. The IFR predicts that Asia will account for 70% of worldwide robot installations by 2024, with China driving the majority of this expansion. This spike is driven by the need for enhanced manufacturing efficiency and productivity, hence cobots are vital in transforming industries.
Asia-Pacific countries are aggressively implementing cobots to improve manufacturing capacities. Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and India are using cobots to alleviate manpower difficulties and increase industrial output. Singapore has the world's largest industrial robot density, while Japan and South Korea have established national programs to increase cobot adoption in small and medium-sized firms (SMEs). India's "Make in India" push is also accelerating automation, with the Indian industrial robots market expected to expand dramatically. These government-backed initiatives, together with labor market concerns, are driving cobot adoption throughout the region, preparing the Asia-Pacific market for significant development and altering the global manufacturing scene.
The Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market is Segmented on the basis of Payload, End-User Industry, Application, And Geography.
Based on Payload, the market is fragmented into Up to 5 kg, 5-10 kg, and More than 10 kg. The up to 5 kg category dominates due to its broad use in light manufacturing operations like assembling, packaging, and material handling. These cobots are popular among small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) due to their simplicity of integration and cost-effectiveness. The More than 10 kg segment is the fastest-growing, owing to rising demand for larger payload capabilities in industries such as automotive and aerospace, where cobots are already doing more difficult jobs like welding and heavy lifting.
Based on End-User Industry, the market is segmented into Automotive, Electronics, Metals, and Food & Beverages. The automotive segment is the leading force, owing to the industry's considerable automation requirements for jobs like assembly, painting, and quality inspection. This industry has a long history of using robotics to improve efficiency and lower labor costs. The Food & Beverages segment is the fastest-growing, driven by rising demand for automation in packaging, sorting, and quality control processes to meet stringent hygiene standards and high production rates. The fast rise of e-commerce, as well as changing consumer tastes for packaged foods, are driving the implementation of cobots in this industry.
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Handling, Automotive, Electronics, Plastics and Polymers, Furniture and Equipment. The handling segment is the most popular, as cobots are widely employed in manufacturing and logistics for a variety of tasks like as pick-and-place, material handling, and palletization. Their adaptability and capacity to collaborate with human operators without safety boundaries make them in great demand across a wide range of sectors. The fastest-growing segment is electronics, which is being driven by rising demand for automation in the production of electronic components including circuit boards and consumer electronics. The rise of smart devices, combined with the necessity for precision in assembly processes, is driving the growing adoption of cobots in this area, allowing for increased efficiency and productivity in electronics manufacturing.
The "Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market Universal Robots, Techman Robot, FANUC, KUKA, Doosan Robotics, AUBO Robotics, ABB, YASKAWA, Precise Automation, Rethink Robotics. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.
Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.