The Global Robot End Effector Market size is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 12.6% CAGR during the forecast period.
Robot end effectors are mechanical devices attached to the end of robotic arms that respond to the robot's environment. It includes selecting and positioning objects, putting product components together, and stacking boxes and packages. The process tools, grippers, and sensors work with the robot end effectors fixed to the robot arm. Robot end effectors are sometimes called end-of-arm tooling (EOA), robot tools, end-of-arm devices, robotic peripherals, robotic tooltips, and robot tools.
An end effector enables the robot to engage with the task at hand. The majority of end effectors are electromechanical or mechanical. They can be as basic as two-finger grippers for pick-and-place activities or as sophisticated as extensive sensor networks for robotic inspection. Sometimes the phrase "End of Arm Tool" (EOAT) is also used to denote robotic end effector. A robot end effector is essentially the business end of the robot. Most robots are virtually useless without an end effector.
For example, an adjustable robotic arm can be set to a specific spot in its workplace, but without an end effector, it cannot carry out any operations. The use of collaborative robotics is the main driver propelling the robot end effector market. These robots engage with their surroundings and respond appropriately. They adjust their course of action or operation direction in response to alterations in the working environment. Also, the advent of automation in various sectors to complete tasks more quickly has increased the demand for robot end effectors.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the building, hotel, industrial, and tourism sectors. As a result, production ceased or was severely constrained in many nations. Globally, supply chains for the construction and transportation industries as well as those industries themselves, were hindered. This resulted in a decrease in both the production and the demand for robot end effectors, which restrained the market's expansion. In addition, the automotive industry's operations were constrained during the pandemic. The primary end customers of the robotic end effectors are automotive manufacturers. Therefore, the decrease in this industry impacted the market for robotic end effectors.
Automation, AI & ML, IIoT, and other emerging technologies have greatly broadened the use cases for robots, which has resulted in a considerable increase in demand for robotics in recent years. The robotics business has also been impacted by technological development, which has made it possible to create creative, affordable robots. Investment in robotics is further fueled by the growing adoption of digital technologies in commercial, residential, and industrial end-user sectors. Also, advantageous market conditions are being created for the development of the robotics and end-effector markets by supportive government policies and programs like "Industry 4.0" as well as Smart Cities. Hence, throughout the projection period, the demand for robot end effectors is expected to rise, which will promote market growth.
Robot end effectors effectively boost labor productivity while improving machine productivity. Automating a manufacturing process speeds up output and increases worker productivity. As a result, more is produced per hour of work. An increase in worker productivity has a substantial positive impact on the business because labor costs have been steadily growing in industrialized nations worldwide recently. In addition, most of the monotonous jobs that humans formerly performed are now being replaced by machines, demanding the use of robots. Robotic technology also aids in reducing the effects of a labor shortage concurrently.
Investing in industrial robotics and automation is still prohibitively expensive. The expense of installing robotic end effectors is a commercial restraint. The businesses spend less on new investments. They have less capital than the automotive and other major sectors. Few SMEs nowadays, like glass polishing businesses, are required to automate their operation. Additionally, robot end effectors are extremely vulnerable to damage when used in heavy sectors, where repair or maintenance can be expensive. All these factors significantly hinder the growth of the market.
Based on type, the robot end effector market is categorized into welding guns, grippers, tool changers, clamps, suction cups, and others. The grippers segment garnered the highest revenue share in the robot end effector market in 2021. Gripping tools that can be added to the robot immediately include end effectors and area grasping systems. They are especially well suited to operations that involve packing. The handling use of grippers in a variety of workpieces, taking into account their diverse shapes and sizes, is a major driving force of the gripper segment.
On the basis of robot type, the robot end effector market is divided into traditional industrial robots and collaborative industrial robots. The traditional industrial robots segment recorded the largest revenue share in the robot end effector market in 2021. Traditional industrial robots are multipurpose manipulator that are automatically controlled, reprogrammable, and programmable in three or more axes that can be fixed or attached to a mobile base for implementation in automation operations in an industrial setting.
Based on application, the robot end effector market is segmented into handling, welding, assembly, processing, dispensing, and others. The assembly segment procured a remarkable growth rate in the robot end effector market in 2021. Assembly robots perform highly repetitive tasks more rapidly and accurately than human labor, which supports the segment's expansion. The employment of robotics in assembly and disassembly processes frees humans to take on other tasks that don't put them at risk for workplace accidents. A work cell may house one or more assembly tasks in robotic assembly systems. Robots can use vision systems to do complex pick-and-place tasks and quality control.
On the basis of vertical, the robot end effector market is classified into automotive, electrical & electronics, metal & machinery, plastic, rubber, & chemical, food & beverage, precision engineering & optics, pharmaceutical & cosmetics, e-commerce, and others. The electrical and electronics segment witnessed a substantial revenue share in the robot end effector market in 2021. Robots are capable of performing hazardous tasks that are risky for humans. Robots can work with high-voltage equipment and hazardous materials in the electrical and electronics industries, lowering the danger of worker damage or even death. Automated robots can be used at practically any point of the whole production cycle and have great potential in the manufacturing of electronics today.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size value in 2021 | USD 1.9 Billion |
| Market size forecast in 2028 | USD 4.2 Billion |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Historical Period | 2018 to 2020 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 to 2028 |
| Revenue Growth Rate | CAGR of 12.6% from 2022 to 2028 |
| Number of Pages | 335 |
| Number of Table | 554 |
| Report coverage | Market Trends, Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Segmentation Analysis, Regional and Country Breakdown, Competitive Landscape, Companies Strategic Developments, Company Profiling |
| Segments covered | Type, Robot Type, Application, Vertical, Region |
| Country scope | US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria |
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Region wise, the robot end effector market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The Asia Pacific region acquired the largest revenue share in the robot end effector market in 2021. Due to minimal production costs, easy availability of affordable labor, lax emission and safety standards, and government interventions for foreign direct investments, the robot end effector market in the region has grown more rapidly over the past ten years. In addition, the region also has a robust automotive and semiconductor industry, which uses robot end effectors significantly.
Free Valuable Insights: Global Robot End Effector Market size to reach USD 4.2 Billion by 2028
The major strategies followed by the market participants are Acquisitions. Based on the Analysis presented in the Cardinal matrix; Piab AB is the forerunner in the Robot End Effector Market. Companies such as ABB Ltd., DESTACO, Inc., and Kuka AG are some of the key innovators in Robot End Effector Market.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include ABB Ltd., ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (Novanta, Inc.), DESTACO, Inc. (Dover Corporation), Kuka AG (Midea Investment Holding Co., Ltd.), Bastian Solutions, LLC (Toyota Advanced Logistics Group) (Toyota Industries Corporation), Piab AB (Patricia Industries) (Investor AB), Robotiq, Inc., SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, J. Schmalz GmbH and Zimmer Group.
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The global Robot End Effector Market size is expected to reach $4.2 billion by 2028.
Rising installation of the robot end effectors across numerous industries are driving the market in coming years, however, High implementation and maintenance costs, particularly for SMEs restraints the growth of the market.
ABB Ltd., ATI Industrial Automation, Inc. (Novanta, Inc.), DESTACO, Inc. (Dover Corporation), Kuka AG (Midea Investment Holding Co., Ltd.), Bastian Solutions, LLC (Toyota Advanced Logistics Group) (Toyota Industries Corporation), Piab AB (Patricia Industries) (Investor AB), Robotiq, Inc., SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, J. Schmalz GmbH and Zimmer Group.
The Automotive segment acquired maximum revenue share in the Global Robot End Effector Market by Vertical in 2021 thereby, achieving a market value of $809.4 million by 2028.
The Handling segment is leading the Global Robot End Effector Market by Application in 2021 thereby, achieving a market value of $1.3 billion by 2028.
The Asia Pacific market dominated the Global Robot End Effector Market by Region in 2021, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2028; thereby, achieving a market value of $1.6 billion by 2028.
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