Collaborative Robots Market Size, Share, Opportunities, and Trends By Payload Capacity (Low-Payload Cobots, Medium-Payload Cobots, High-Payload Cobots), By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Application (Manufacturing and Assembly, Material Handling, Inspection and Quality Control, Machine Tending, Welding & Soldering, Others), By End-User Industry (Automotive, Electronics and Semiconductor, Logistics and Warehousing, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverage, Others), and By Geography – Forecasts From 2025 to 2030

Collaborative Robots Market Size:

The Global Collaborative Robots Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.84% over the forecast period, reaching a market size of US$8,362.073 million in 2030 from US$4,571.64 million in 2025.

Collaborative robots (cobots) are robots that work in tandem with humans in the workplace. Some of the key elements driving demand for these robots are increased efficiency and production. In addition, booming expenditure on research and development to state-of-the-art products at competitive prices will further add to the growing demand for collaborative robots. However, the high expenditure involved in securing workers and the booming adoption of autonomous industrial robots are some of the factors restraining market growth. North America and Europe maintained a sizable market share, while the Asia Pacific region is expected to experience rapid growth throughout the projection period.

Global Collaborative Robots Market Drivers:

• The increased use of collaborative robots, or cobots, in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises can be attributed to this expansion.

These businesses are investing more in cobots to interact with people in a shared office and to automate production processes. Technological advancements and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies in industrial robots have driven significant growth. The use of robots in industrial operations has also lowered the number of workplace accidents. Furthermore, they significantly enhance product quality, which in turn increases demand across numerous firms and industries. The growing adoption of cobots in semiconductor, automotive, logistics, machine tooling, packaging, and assembly applications is expected to significantly alter the market landscape for collaborative robots in the near future. 

Furthermore, the market for collaborative robots is also becoming more affordable, easier to operate, and less complex for training purposes. This will largely provide enterprises with more alternatives, thereby boosting the demand for these robots. Because collaborative robots utilize the latest sensors, connector technologies, and autonomous robot coding from CAD data, their ability to process all sizes and levels remains competitive.

• The growing automotive industry is driving the market

The automotive sector has been witnessing significant growth in the number of units being produced. Cobots can easily achieve lower direct unit production costs with higher efficiency than traditional robotic systems, depending on the assembly process. The kinds of cobots used in the automotive industry are the ones that can be applied to auto part manufacturing (assembling major vehicle parts) as well as finished vehicle assembly. For instance, as per the data of March 2025 from the Press Information Bureau of India, the vehicle production of the country was accounted for 28 million in the FY 2023-24, with the country actively promoting manufacturing of automotive domestically, the production is expected to witness a continuous rise in the coming years. Thus, utilizing these robots can reduce production cycles and increase production output. 

Cobots used for automotive applications have been experiencing a massive surge due to the proliferation of automotive plants in prominent Asian nations, such as China, India, and Vietnam, and the growing demand for automotive robotics from automakers in North America. Various key automakers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford, have been deploying cobots on their production floors to perform various functions, such as welding, car painting, and assembly line activities. In April 2021, Universal Robots, a Danish manufacturer of smaller, flexible industrial collaborative robot arms, contacted Malaysian automotive manufacturers to explore new opportunities for utilizing robotic solutions, such as collaborative robots, in their automotive manufacturing facilities. This development arose after the Malaysian Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) announced that it expected the automotive industry, including Mobility as a Service (MaaS), to contribute approximately 10% of the gross domestic product. The automotive industry has invested billions in the development of edge computing technology. Thus, cobots have emerged as a fundamental game changer on the automotive factory floor.

Global Collaborative Robots Market Key Developments:

• In February 2025, Delta announced a plan to launch its new D-Bot series Cobots in India, which is capable of holding a payload weight of about 30 kg along with a speed of around 200 degrees per second
• In November 2024, Collaborative Robotics, a company in the collaborative robots market, introduced its new robot, Proxie. It does material handling tasks for diverse industries and settings. It features Glide 360 for effortless mobility, Scout Sense for capturing the surrounding environment, and it is powered by advanced AI, among other features. 

Collaborative Robots Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Collaborative Robots Market Size in 2025	US$4,571.64 million
Collaborative Robots Market Size in 2030	US$629.71 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 12.84%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Million
Segmentation	Payload Capacity Component Application End-User Industry Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Collaborative Robots Market	Universal Robots A/S ABB Ltd FANUC Corporation KUKA AG Techman Robot Inc.
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Global Collaborative Robots Market Segmentation:

By Payload Capacity

• Low-Payload Cobots (0 – 5 Kg)
• Medium-Payload Cobots (6 – 10 Kg)
• High-Payload Cobots (More than 10 Kg)

By Component

• Hardware
  • Sensors
  • Control System
  • Actuator
  • Others
• Software
• Services

By Application

• Manufacturing and Assembly
• Material Handling
• Inspection and Quality Control
• Machine Tending
• Welding & Soldering
• Others

By End-User Industry

• Automotive
• Electronics and Semiconductor
• Logistics and Warehousing
• Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals 
• Food and Beverage
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
  • UAE
  • Israel
  • Others
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Others

Collaborative Robots Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Collaborative Robots Market Size in 2025	US$4,571.64 million
Collaborative Robots Market Size in 2030	US$629.71 million
Growth Rate	CAGR of 12.84%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Million
Segmentation	Payload Capacity Component Application End-User Industry Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Collaborative Robots Market	Universal Robots A/S ABB Ltd FANUC Corporation KUKA AG Techman Robot Inc.
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View

5. GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS MARKET BY PAYLOAD CAPACITY

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Low-Payload Cobots (0 – 5 Kg)

5.3. Medium-Payload Cobots (6 – 10 Kg)

5.4. High-Payload Cobots (More than 10 Kg)

6. GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS MARKET BY COMPONENT

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Hardware

6.2.1. Sensors

6.2.2. Control System

6.2.3. Actuator

6.3. Others

6.4. Software

6.5. Services

7. GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Manufacturing and Assembly

7.3. Material Handling

7.4. Inspection and Quality Control

7.5. Machine Tending

7.6. Welding & Soldering

7.7. Others

8. GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Automotive

8.3. Electronics and Semiconductor

8.4. Logistics and Warehousing

8.5. Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals 

8.6. Food and Beverage

8.7. Others

9. GLOBAL COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. North America

9.2.1. By Payload Capacity

9.2.2. By Component

9.2.3. By Application

9.2.4. By End-User Industry

9.2.5. By Country

9.2.5.1. USA

9.2.5.2. Canada

9.2.5.3. Mexico

9.3. South America

9.3.1. By Payload Capacity

9.3.2. By Component

9.3.3. By Application

9.3.4. By End-User Industry

9.3.5. By Country

9.3.5.1. Brazil

9.3.5.2. Argentina

9.3.5.3. Others

9.4. Europe

9.4.1. By Payload Capacity

9.4.2. By Component

9.4.3. By Application

9.4.4. By End-User Industry

9.4.5. By Country

9.4.5.1. Germany

9.4.5.2. UK

9.4.5.3. France

9.4.5.4. Spain

9.4.5.5. Others

9.5. Middle East and Africa

9.5.1. By Payload Capacity

9.5.2. By Component

9.5.3. By Application

9.5.4. By End-User Industry

9.5.5. By Country

9.5.5.1. UAE

9.5.5.2. Israel

9.5.5.3. Others

9.6. Asia Pacific

9.6.1. By Payload Capacity

9.6.2. By Component

9.6.3. By Application

9.6.4. By End-User Industry

9.6.5. By Country

9.6.5.1. China

9.6.5.2. Japan

9.6.5.3. South Korea

9.6.5.4. India

9.6.5.5. Indonesia

9.6.5.6. Taiwan

9.6.5.7. Thailand

9.6.5.8. Others

10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

10.2. Market Share Analysis

10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

10.4. Competitive Dashboard

11. COMPANY PROFILES

11.1. Universal Robots A/S

11.2. ABB Ltd

11.3. FANUC Corporation

11.4. KUKA AG

11.5. Techman Robot Inc.

11.6. Rethink Robotics GmbH

11.7. Precise Automation, Inc.

11.8. F&P Robotics AG

11.9. Yaskawa Electric Corporation

11.10. Doosan Robotics Co., Ltd.

11.11. AUBO Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.

11.12. Stäubli International AG 

11.13. Kassow Robots 

12. APPENDIX

12.1. Currency 

12.2. Assumptions

12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

12.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

12.5. Research Methodology 

12.6. Abbreviations 

Universal Robots A/S

ABB Ltd

FANUC Corporation

KUKA AG

Techman Robot Inc.

Rethink Robotics GmbH

Precise Automation, Inc.

F&P Robotics AG

Yaskawa Electric Corporation

Doosan Robotics Co., Ltd.

AUBO Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.

Stäubli International AG

Kassow Robots