SLAM Navigation AMR Market

Market Definition

The SLAM Navigation AMR Market size was valued at USD 1.24 Billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 3.13 Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13.40% from 2024 to 2030.

AMR (autonomous mobile robot) is a type of robot that is able to gather information on the surroundings and is capable of operating for extended period of time without any human intervention. These autonomous robots are equipped with advanced sensors, AI software, and a digital layout of the installation, which uses SLAM (simultaneous localization and mapping) technology to autonomously move materials from one location to another without human assistance. SLAM is a mapping technology that allows robots and other autonomous vehicles to build a map and localize themselves on the map. Autonomous mobile robot is exclusively used in warehouses to help human workers perform diverse tasks such as operating as a mobile storage bin for picked orders and transporting goods from different locations. In addition, AMR is also used in homes and industries such as healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and others.

Market Dynamics and Trends

The increasing consumer demand for retail goods has augmented the use of robots across various industries such as food & beverage, logistics, and e-commerce, to increase their efficiency and production capabilities. AMRs are primarily used for inventory management across warehouses with inbuilt scanners to record the stocks on shelves as they are able to autonomously move using SLAM technology.

Moreover, AMRs are capable of case-picking & pallet-picking and support the full range of movement even with large and heavy payloads. Also, the rising demand for AMRs in the healthcare sector also boosts the market growth of SLAM navigation AMR market. For instance, Aethon’s TUG autonomous mobile robots are programmed to deliver medications, laboratory specimens, and other sensitive materials within a hospital environment. TUG is able to navigate using a built-in map and an array of onboard sensors. 

The high implementation cost of SLAM AMR technology, coupled with the lack of availability of suitable infrastructure in developing countries to integrate AMR into their existing facilities are the factors restraining the growth of SLAM navigation AMR market. On the contrary, the introduction of industry 4.0 which uses technologies such as IoT, AI, and Big Data with industrial robots including AMRs to increase productivity in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing is expected to create ample opportunities for the market in the coming years.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study

The SLAM navigation AMR market is segmented based on payload, type, application, end-user, and geography. On the basis of payload, the market is divided into ≤ 100 KG, 101-200 KG, 201-500 KG, 501-1000 KG, 1001-2000 KG, 2001-5000KG. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into mouse, fork, and custom. On the basis of application, the market is classified into towing, lifting, tugging, and others. On the basis of end-user, the market is alienated into semiconductor, electronics, pharmaceutical, automotive, new energy, FMCG, and others. Geographic breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments include regions comprising North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Row

Geographical Analysis

North America held the lion’s share of the SLAM navigation AMR market in 2021 and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. This is due to the rapid expansion of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in countries such as U.S. and Canada that relies on autonomous mobile robots (AMR) equipped with SLAM navigation technology. As these robots can easily do repetitive operations such as filling and packaging with more accuracy and speed than human employees and in a more cost-effective manner.

Also, the presence of local market players such as Amazon Robotics and Teradyne is further expected to boost the market growth in the region. In June 2022, Amazon Robotics launched an autonomous mobile robot called Proteus to move around Amazon's facilities while carrying carts full of packages. The proteus is designed with advanced safety and navigation technology to help employees in the lifting and movement of GoCarts and to move packages through facilities.

Asia-Pacific is expected to exhibit a steady rise in the SLAM navigation AMR market during the forecast period, due to the presence of a robust manufacturing industry in countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea, which are increasingly using autonomous mobile robots for product handling across their facilities. Moreover, multiple regional AMR manufacturers are launching advanced SLAM-based AMRs that further supplement their adoption.

For instance, in August 2020, SESTO Robotics launched an AMR called SESTO Magnus. It is a bi-directional, compact autonomous mobile robot that is able to carry loads up to 300kg and is designed to automate material handling processes in manufacturing, commercial, and healthcare industries.

Also, the rapid growth in e-commerce platforms and the growing demand for online shopping among customers in the region are thereby influencing warehouses to implement AMRs with SLAM navigation technologies. Autonomous mobile robots aid warehouse employees in a variety of ways including moving things from pallets to racks to streamline picking, packaging, and shipping operations. These factors are expected to boost the growth of the SLAM navigation AMR market in the region.

Competitive Landscape

Some of the key market players operating in the SLAM navigation AMR market include Gideon Brothers, Gestalt Robotics, RGo Robotics Inc, Shanghai Seer Intelligent Technology Corporation, Multiway Robotics, Mobile Industrial Robots A/S, Geekplus Technology Co., Standard Robots Co., Ltd, Robotnik Automation S.L.L, Zebra Technologies Corp. These market players continue to adopt various market development strategies including product launches to maintain their dominance in the SLAM navigation AMR market.

For instance, in February 2022, Gideon Brothers announced the launch of a series of new autonomous mobile robot solutions. These new AMR portfolios are suitable for vertical material handling processes for logistics and warehousing across multiple industries. Also, in July 2020, Omron launched an autonomous mobile robot called HD-1500 AMR that can safely navigate in manufacturing facilities utilizing SLAM technology and is designed to transport material weighing up to 1500 kg.

 

KEY BENEFITS

• The SLAM navigation AMR market report provides a quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations from 2022 to 2030. This analysis assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.

• The study comprises of a detailed analysis of the SLAM navigation AMR market trends including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the SLAM navigation AMR is provided in the report.

• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the SLAM navigation AMR market is mentioned.

• The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.

• The value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.

KEY MARKET SEGMENTS

By Payload

• ≤ 100 KG

• 101-200 KG

• 201-500 KG

• 501-1000 KG

• 1001-2000 KG

• 2001-5000KG

By Type

• Mouse

• Fork

• Custom

By Application

• Towing

• Lifting

• Tugging

• Others

By End-User

• Semiconductor

• Electronics

• Pharmaceutical

• Automotive

• New Energy

• FMCG

• Others 

By Geography

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain    

  • United Kingdom        

  • Sweden

  • Norway

  • Denmark

  • Netherlands    

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • Australia

  • China

  • India 

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Taiwan

  • Vietnam    

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Rest of the World

  • Latin America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

KEY PLAYERS

• Gideon Brothers

• Gestalt Robotics

• RGo Robotics Inc

• Shanghai Seer Intelligent Technology Corporation

• Multiway Robotics

• Mobile Industrial Robots A/S

• Geekplus Technology Co.

• Standard Robots Co., Ltd

• Robotnik Automation S.L.L.

• Zebra Technologies Corp.