Robot Operating System Market Outlook (2023 to 2033)

The global robot operating system market was valued at around USD 249.2 million in 2021, with a projected CAGR of 5.7% for the next ten years; the market is likely to reach a valuation of USD 490.3 million by the end of 2033. The increasing automation and rapid advancement in technology are driving the market.

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Global Robot Operating System Estimated Market Value (2023) USD 280.8 million
Global Robot Operating System Forecasted Market Value (2033) USD 490.3 million
Global Robot Operating System Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) 5.7% CAGR

Future Market Insights’ analysis reveals that most of the market revenue is grossed from Industrial Robots. On the other hand, the industrial application of robot operating systems is likely to be the most lucrative, with a 5.4% CAGR in a decade starting in 2023.

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Sales Analysis of Robot Operating System from 2018 to 2022 vs. Market Outlook for 2023 to 2033

The global market for robot operating systems registered a CAGR of 6.1% over the last seven years (2018 to 2022). In 2021, the global market size of robot operating systems was valued at around USD 249.2 million and is expected to increase the valuation by USD 280.8 million in 2023.

Robot operating system (ROS) is an open-source platform that assists academics and developers in creating and reusing the code between robotics applications. Robot operating system is also a global open-source community of engineers, developers, and enthusiasts who work to improve, make robots more accessible, and make them available to everyone.

They allow the developers to stimulate their robot in any environment before initiating to the real world. Commercially available software and hardware modules must be easily adopted at a lower cost in research activity.

The complexity of software engineering while designing robotics projects is simplified with the help of a robot operating system. ROS, which includes an integrated framework and toolsets for robotics development, accelerates software development and aids in redistribution.

These criteria assist researchers and developers in incorporating robot operating systems into their robotics research and development efforts. Robot operating systems are used in various industries, from medical devices to agriculture, and spreading to several other industries as automation is scaling up across them.

The rising automation and technological advancement and adoption of automation will drive the market in the coming years.

The global robot operating system market is predicted to surge ahead at a CAGR of 5.7% and sales worth USD 490.3 million by the end of 2033. The US will continue to be the largest procurer of robot operating systems throughout the analysis period, accounting for over USD 57 million absolute dollar opportunity in the coming 10-year epoch.

How the Fast Adoption of Collaborative Robots is going to drive the Robot Operating System Market?

Collaborative robots, also known as “coots” are robots intended to work with humans in shared spaces. The rapid technological advancements over the years have boosted the adoption of collaborative robots.

The breakthroughs in AI, mechatronics, and sensor and battery technologies have boosted the adoption of collaborative robots in the commercial field. Many companies are now focusing on developing robot operating systems for collaborative robots, which will drive market growth in the coming years.

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What Factors Are Restraining the Growth of the Market?

The initial setup cost for a robot is high, even though it offers more productivity, profit, and efficiency when implemented. The high installation cost of low-volume production applications is also restraining the market growth. Moreover, high complexity may limit the market expansion during the forecast period.

Regional-wise Insights

How the Asia Pacific is going to perform over the Forecast years?

The robot operating system market in the Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period. The efforts taken by ROS-Industrial Consortium Asia Pacific, run by the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC), focus on the development and integration of robot operating systems according to the relevant industrial application.

The ROS- Industrial Consortium Asia Pacific jointly works with the industry partners in the region to accelerate the implementation of ROS technologies and also help companies develop and improve their software scalability and dependability with available ROS components, fuelling the region's market expansion.

How Europe is going to perform over the Forecasted years?

The robot operating system market in Europe is anticipated to grow at a modest rate over the forecast period. The European Union is promoting the adoption of AI and robots in industrial and commercial setups.

The European Commission has steadily established a strong foundation for information exchange and teamwork among all interested parties in robotics. Public-private cooperation on robotics by the name of SPARC is now a part of this base. This intervention from the European Commission will further increase the demand for robot operating systems in Europe in the coming years.

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Country-wise Insights

How does the United States continue to dominate the global Robot Operating System demand?

According to the research report by the International Federation of Robotics, the United States accounted for a share of 79% of North America’s total installation of industrial robots.

The installation of industrial robots in the electronics sector in the United States increased by 7% in 2020. The robot operating system market in the United States is driven by the increased acceptance of robots in the industrial sector, and the market is forecasted to reach a valuation of USD 154.3 million by the end of 2033.

Category-wise Insights

How Robot Operating System sales through the Industrial category is driving the market demand?

The industrial segment of robot operating systems marked a CAGR of 6.2% during 2015 to 2021 The increasing automation process in the industry is driving the demand for robot operating systems in the industries.

Robots are assigned to perform tasks that are not safe to do for my workers as it may be unsafe for them to perform, which is driving the market. The industrial segment is expected to register a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecasted years.

What is the advantage of using the Robot Operating System framework in SCARA robots in the industrial sector?

The Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) is an industrial robot used for picking and placing or assembling, where high efficiency, speed, and accuracy are required. Robot operating systems for SCARA robots are more efficient and user-friendly compared to other technologies.

ROS will help to visualize the simulation of the robot before the implementation. Any programming language can be used to program the robot. The robots, that support a robot operating system, are much easier to develop compared to the robots without the robot operating system, which is motivating companies to choose ROS, which is fuelling the robot operating system market.

How the adoption of Robots in the Healthcare sector is shaping up the Robot Operating System market?

The rising adoption of robots in the healthcare sector is driving the robot operating system market. Medical robots are used to assist in surgery, improve hospital logistics, and allow healthcare professionals to provide direct care to patients.

For surgical procedures like minimally invasive surgeries, medical robots can perform precisely and can handle surgical instruments through one or more small incisions. The demand for robot operating systems is increasing to support and perform operations effectively with robots with minimal risks, which is fuelling market growth.

Competitive Landscape

The key companies operating in the robot operating system market include ABB Group, Clearpath Robotics, Cyberbotics Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, Husarion, Inc., Yaskawa Electric Corporation, DENSO Robotics, Omron Corporation, Universal Robotics, iRobot Corporation, Stanley Innovation, Rethink Robotics, Kuka AG, Microsoft, Toshiba Corporation, Stäubli Mechatronics Company, and Yamaha Robotics

Some of the recent developments by key providers of robot operating are as follows:

  • In June 2023, ABB Group launched two products, OmillioniVance Compact Cell FlexArc, and OmillioniVance Machining Cell, under the new OmillioniVance brand. The OmillioniVance FlexArc Compact Cell makes welding better, quicker, and more efficient while saving space. OmillioniVance Machining Cell increases productivity in up to eight different programs while the software drastically reduces set-up time, calibration, and functionality.
  • In May 2023, Clearpath Robotics launched TURTLE BOT 4, an open-source robotics platform. The Turtle Bot 4 is a fully expandable mobile robotic platform with better sensing, increased payload capacity, ROS 2 support, and less costly auto-docking capabilities for developers, educators, and researchers.
  • In May 2023, iRobot Corporation announced iRobot OS. iRobot OS works on the Roomba J7 and J7+ robot vacuums. The operating system is also able to make suggestions like proposing a different cleaning schedule during pet shedding seasons.
  • In April 2023, ABB Group launched high-speed alignment software. The new software offers manufacturers the potential to increase the speed of 6-axis robots by 70% and accuracy by 50%.
  • In April 2021, Kuka AG introduced its new robot operating system, KUKA iiQKA.OS for its collaborative and industrial robot arms. The goal of the new operating system is to make it simple enough so the new operators do not require any special training. The product was architected on top of an industry-standard Linux bit. Thus, the working framework has a modularized and containerized plan to speed up improvement. This likewise worked on the sorts of stages on which the OS can run.
  • In December 2020, ABB Group launched its Wizard Easy programming Software for its IRB 1100 industrial robot. The software allows first-time users to introduce robotic automation into their product lines without the help of specialist programming skills or any knowledge of RAPID code.
  • In May 2020, Clearpath Robotics announced a partnership with Microsoft to bring Robot Operating System on Windows to Clearpath mobile robots.

Similarly, recent developments related to companies providing Robot Operating Systems have been tracked by the team at Future Market Insights, which is available in the full report.

Key Segments Covered in Robot Operating System Industry Survey

Robot Operating System Market by Type:

  • Commercial Robots
    • Stationary
    • Portable
  • Industrial Robots
    • SCARA
    • Articulated
    • Cartesian
    • Linear
    • Others

Robot Operating System Market by Application:

  • Commercial
    • Healthcare
    • Hospitality
    • Retail
    • Agricultural & Farming
    • Others
  • Industrial
    • Automotive
    • Electronics
    • Information Technology
    • Food & Packaging
    • Rubber & Plastics
    • Logistics and Warehousing
    • Others (Metal, energy)

Robot Operating System Market by Region:

  • North America Robot Operating System Market
  • Latin America Robot Operating System Market
  • Europe Robot Operating System Market
  • Asia Pacific Robot Operating System Market
  • Middle East & Africa Robot Operating System Market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Projected Growth Rate for the Global Sales of Robot Operating Systems?

The global sales of robot operating systems to surge at 5.7% CAGR through 2033.

How Big is the Global Robot Operating Systems Market in terms of Value?

The global robot operating systems market could have a value of around USD 280.8 million in 2023.

Which is the Most Lucrative Regional Market for Selling Robot Operating Systems?

The United States accounts for nearly 79% of the North America market.

What was the Growth Rate in Sales of Robot Operating Systems During Last Five Years?

The sales of robot operating systems from 2018 to 2022 grew at 6.1% globally.

Which Type of Robot Operating Systems May Drive the Sales in the Coming Days?

The industrial robot market segment is predicted to grow at a faster rate of 6.2% through 2033.

Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Market Overview
	3. Market Background
	4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
	5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Type
		5.1. Commercial Robots
		5.2. Industrial Robots
	6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application
		6.1. Commercial
		6.2. Industrial
	7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
		7.1. North America
		7.2. Latin America
		7.3. Western Europe
		7.4. Eastern Europe
		7.5. South Asia and Pacific
		7.6. East Asia
		7.7. Middle East and Africa
	8. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	9. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	10. Western Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	11. Eastern Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	12. South Asia and Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	13. East Asia Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	14. Middle East and Africa Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
	15. Key Countries Market Analysis
	16. Market Structure Analysis
	17. Competition Analysis
		17.1. ABB Group
		17.2. Clearpath Robotics
		17.3. Cyberbotics Ltd.
		17.4. Fanuc Corporation
		17.5. Husarion, Inc.
		17.6. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
		17.7. DENSO Robotics
		17.8. Omron Corporation
		17.9. Universal Robotics
		17.10. iRobot Corporation
		17.11. Stanley Innovation
		17.12. Rethink Robotics
		17.13. Kuka AG
		17.14. Microsoft
		17.15. Toshiba Corporation
		17.16. Stäubli Mechatronics Company
		17.17. Yamaha Robotics
	18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
	19. Research Methodology
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