The smart machines market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18%, to reach a market valuation of US$564.062 billion in 2030 from US$290.400 billion in 2025.
Smart machines are embedded with machine-to-machine cognitive computing technologies such as machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI), based on innovative algorithms that enable them to reason, make decisions, and initiate actions. These machines are finding their way into various applications, such as autonomous driving vehicles, smart factories and workstations, logistics, and consumer wearables.
The bolstering growth in new technological innovations that address the varied industrial complexities has greatly boosted the demand and usage of smart machines. Owing to their creative technological environment, smart gadgets may gather information about the physical world without the direct involvement of humans. This lightens the overall workload and assists employees in concentrating on other strategic tasks. Additionally, the booming internet penetration, 5G adoption, and favorable initiatives implemented to archive industrial automation, such as “Industry 4.0,” are set to pave the way for future market expansion.
Industrial productivity depends on the efficiency of the working personnel, and organizations are emphasizing an intensive approach to improving their productivity, which involves using more machines and fewer humans. Adopting such a modern approach has laid a new path for installing smart machines such as robotics and other cognitive computing systems, which is projected to drive the overall market growth.
According to the International Federation of Robotics, the global robotics industrial installation reached 5,60,000 in 2023, an increase of 30,000 over 2022’s installation. As per the same source, the installation is anticipated to reach 7,18,000 by 2026, thereby showcasing a 7% growth. Major sectors such as electronics, automotive, metal & machinery, and plastic employ robotics to increase their production output.
Over the years, traffic congestion in countries has grown significantly, increasing the risk of road safety. With the ongoing increase in consumer demand for modern vehicles, the consumption scale is anticipated to witness an upward trajectory. Modern technological innovations such as autonomous vehicles are an effective solution to address such issues since they are equipped with features such as lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring.
Such an option would reduce the overall traffic congestion and fuel consumption, thereby holding high growth potential in the coming years. Hence, companies are investing in such innovations to optimize the opportunity. For instance, in May 2024, Isuzu Motors Limited collaborated with Gatik AI Inc. to develop mobility services based on level-4 autonomous driving. Under the partnership, Isuzu Motors will invest US$30 million in Gatik in developing middle-mile autonomous vehicles.
Based on technology, the smart machine market is characterized by robotics, cloud computing, cognitive technology, Internet of Everything (IoE), and others. Robotics is expected to hold a remarkable market share. It is poised for a constant expansion fueled by the favorable investment to bolster automation in industrial operations, especially in electronics, automotive, and manufacturing.
The International Federation of Robotics specified that in 2023, industrial robotics installation in the United States experienced a 12% growth, with 44,000 units installed. Moreover, the same source stated that installation witnessed 37% growth in the electronics sector, 6% in metals & machinery, and 5% in plastic & chemical products.
Likewise, cloud computing and cognitive technology are estimated to show steady growth, attributable to the growing cloud ecosystem in major developed economies. Favorable government investments back it up to bolster cloud computing in industrial establishments.
Geography-wise, the smart machine market is analyzed in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The APAC region is poised for constant growth. It will constitute a remarkable market share fuelled by the growing robotics installation in major economies, namely China, Japan, and South Korea, followed by smart manufacturing and logistics investments. As per the International Federation of Robotics, Asia accounted for 73% of industrial installations in 2023. Additionally, the same source specified that China constituted 52% of the total global installation in 2022.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Smart Machines Market Size in 2025 | US$290.400 billion |
| Smart Machines Market Size in 2030 | US$564.062 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 18% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Smart Machines Market | |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The Smart Machines market is segmented and analyzed as follows: