PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1543820
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1543820
Industrial robots refer to programmable, automated machines designed to perform a variety of tasks in manufacturing and industrial settings. These robots are integral to modern manufacturing processes, enhancing efficiency, precision and safety while reducing labor costs. Industrial robots are used by manufacturers across various sectors to automate repetitive, dangerous or complex tasks that require consistent accuracy and speed.
The industrial robots market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships), of industrial robots that are used throughout the production cycle, from the initial stages of material handling to the final stages of assembly and packaging. Complementary products and services include robotic control systems, software for programming and monitoring robots and peripheral devices like sensors and end-effectors. Substitutes for industrial robots include human labor and traditional, less flexible automation systems.
The global industrial robots market was valued at $43,680.52 million in 2018 which grew till 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5.00%.
Rising Labor Costs Or Labor Shortages
During the historic period, the industrial robots market was mainly driven by high labor costs or labor shortages in various industries. Rising labor costs and labor shortages create economic pressures that push businesses to seek more efficient, reliable and cost-effective solutions. Industrial robots provide a way to alleviate these pressures by ensuring consistent production output while managing costs effectively. For instance, according to the monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey conducted by the US Labor Department, Cabinet-level federal department responsible for enforcing and promoting workplace safety, labor standards in the USA, there were 10.4 million job opportunities in August 2021, while the number of workers quitting their employment increased to 4.3 million, the largest amount recorded since December 2000. Additionally, according to the Wage Price Index (WPI), published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australia-based government agency that collects and analyzes statistics, in the first quarter of 2021, labor costs increased by 1.5%, marking the slowest growth rate since the second quarter of 2020. The private sector experienced a 2.0% increase in labor costs, while the public sector saw a 0.5% rise in 2020. Therefore, the rising labor costs and labor shortages drove the industrial robots market in the historic period.
Technology Advancements In Cobots To Improve Efficiencies
Companies in the industrial robots market are focusing on technological advancements to develop cobots to leverage a competitive edge in the market. Cobots, short for collaborative robots, are a type of industrial robot designed to work alongside human workers in a shared workspace. For instance, in August 2023, Schneider Electric SE, a France-based energy management company, launched Lexium Cobot, a collaborative robot designed to handle heavy payloads, reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency in manufacturing environments. The Lexium cobot offers features like collision detection, compact design and easy integration, making it ideal for tasks involving heavy, repetitive, or complex operations. It aims to minimize labor shortages' impact on productivity and space requirements while enhancing worker safety and agility in industrial plants. Additionally, in February 2024, OMRON Automation, a Japan-based company provides industrial robots, has introduced the TM S Series Collaborative Robots. The TM S Series cobots feature faster joints, with the camera joint (J6) capable of moving at 450° per second, making it the fastest in the industry. This enhanced speed allows them to undertake a diverse array of tasks, including machine tending, assembly and packaging. These cobots are engineered to transform industrial automation by creating a workspace that is more flexible and productive, facilitating seamless collaboration between humans and robots.
The global industrial robots market is fairly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 32.07% of the total market in 2023.
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