PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1328584
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1328584
The automated guided vehicle market is expected to reach USD 3.3 billion by 2028 from USD 2.4 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2023-2028. The growth of this market is attributed to the rising demand for automation solution in a variety of industries such as automotive, healthcare, e-commerce, food & beverages, logistics, and manufacturing industries, increases focus on enhancing workplace safety and marked shift to mass customization to mass production.
"Tow vehicle segment to dominate the automated guided vehicle market in 2023."
Tow vehicles, also known as tuggers, pull non-powered carts carrying huge loads. This is the most productive type of AGV used for towing and tugging as it can move heavier load with multiple trailers than a single fork truck. Tow vehicles are widely utilized in warehouses and distribution centers to transport goods, pallets, or containers. They assist in moving inventory within the facility, including loading and unloading trucks, replenishing picking areas, and transferring products between storage areas. The automotive industry extensively relies on tow vehicles for material handling tasks. They are used to transport car parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies within automotive manufacturing facilities.
"Laser Guidance segment to contribute the largest share of the market during the forecast period."
Laser guided AGVs work through laser positioning systems. Laser guided AGVs are accurate (positioning accuracy of +/- 5mm) in their functioning. A laser guidance system does not have any device associated physically with the route, such as magnetic strips, wires, or paint strips on the floor, and the route can be easily modified by software. This assures a high level of flexibility in adopting the changes in the route of AGVs within the plant. Laser guided systems are best suited for rack warehousing applications, thus commonly used in automatic forklift trucks.
"Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period."
Asia Pacific consists of some of the fastest-growing economies-such as China, Japan, and India. The market in Asia Pacific is propelled by factors such as rapid industrialization, the substantial growth of e-commerce, rising labor costs, technological advancements in warehouses, progressing logistics and warehousing sectors, and the extensive focus on Industry 4.0. Moreover, the strong economic growth in this region is attracting further investments from AGV suppliers for establishing sales and support facilities.
Major players in the automated guided vehicle market include Daifuku (Japan), JBT (US), KION (Germany), Toyota Industries (Japan), KUKA (Germany) and others.
Research Coverage
The report segments the automated guided vehicle market by Type, Navigation Technology, Industry, and Region. The report also comprehensively reviews drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing market growth. The report also covers qualitative aspects in addition to the quantitative aspects of the market.
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximate revenues for the overall automated guided vehicle market and related segments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to strengthen their position in the market and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.