According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market size was valued at US$ 20425 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 38261 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 9.4% during review period.
Smart / AI-enabled industrial robots are automatically controlled, reprogrammable and multipurpose robotic systems designed for industrial production environments, typically consisting of multi-axis mechanical structures, servo drives, robot controllers, teach pendants or programming software, safety control modules, end-effector interfaces and industrial communication capabilities. The scope focuses on robot bodies and embedded intelligent functions used in welding, painting, handling, assembly, palletizing, machine tending, dispensing, polishing, inspection, packaging, semiconductor handling and other manufacturing processes. Intelligence is reflected in vision guidance, force control, collision detection, adaptive motion, offline programming, digital twin simulation, predictive maintenance, edge computing and AI-assisted control.
Smart industrial robots should be understood as an intelligent upgrade layer on top of the established industrial robot market rather than as a completely separate statistical category. The core product base remains articulated robots, SCARA robots, delta robots, Cartesian/gantry robots and collaborative robots, while the “smart” attributes come from embedded sensing, control software, safe collaboration, adaptive programming, vision guidance, force control, predictive diagnostics and digital connectivity. For market sizing, this report applies a narrow OEM-oriented scope, including robot bodies, controllers, embedded robot software and intelligent options sold with the robot platform. Large-scale integration projects, standalone machine vision systems, end-of-arm tooling, AMR-only products, service robots and humanoid robots are treated outside the 2025 revenue model.
Demand growth is increasingly driven by the spread of automation beyond large automotive plants. Automotive remains essential for high-payload robots and welding, painting and handling applications, but incremental demand is shifting toward electronics, new energy manufacturing, metalworking, food and pharmaceuticals, semiconductor handling, packaging and flexible production in small and medium-sized factories. Labor shortages in advanced manufacturing economies, supply-chain relocation in Asia, and manufacturing upgrades in China are all supporting broader robot adoption. Collaborative robots, low-code programming, integrated vision and force control are especially important because they reduce deployment barriers and extend robot use into smaller production cells.
Industry competition is moving from pure mechanical performance toward software-defined usability, application know-how and intelligent deployment. ABB’s announced sale of its Robotics business to SoftBank highlights the strategic value of combining robot hardware with AI and platform capital. Traditional leaders still benefit from reliability, service networks and large installed bases, while emerging suppliers compete through lower cost, easier programming, collaborative safety, vertical application packages and regional responsiveness. Over 2026–2032, the market is expected to expand steadily, but price competition in China and commoditization in lower-end cobots will pressure margins, making software, service, application depth and global support increasingly important differentiators.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include FANUC Corporation, ABB Ltd, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Midea Group Co., Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Stäubli International AG, DAIHEN Corporation, Panasonic Holdings Corporation, DENSO Corporation, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
SCARA Robot
Delta / Parallel Robot
Cartesian / Gantry Robot
Other
Market segment by Payload Class
Micro Payload
Light Payload
Medium Payload
Heavy Payload
Extra-heavy Payload
Market segment by Degree of Freedom
2–3 Axis Robot
4 Axis Robot
5–6 Axis Robot
7 Axis and Above Robot
Multi-axis Cartesian System
Market segment by Installation Method
Floor-mounted Robot
Wall-mounted Robot
Ceiling-mounted Robot
Tabletop Robot
Other
Market segment by Application
Electronics
Food & Beverage
Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
Logistics & Warehousing
Chemical & Materials
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Other Industrial Applications
Major players covered
FANUC Corporation
ABB Ltd
Yaskawa Electric Corporation
Midea Group Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Stäubli International AG
DAIHEN Corporation
Panasonic Holdings Corporation
DENSO Corporation
Seiko Epson Corporation
OMRON Corporation
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI Corp.
COMAU S.p.A.
Teradyne, Inc.
Dürr AG
HD Hyundai Robotics
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
IAI Corporation
Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd.
Janome Corporation
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd.
ESTUN Automation Co., Ltd.
SIASUN Robot & Automation Co., Ltd.
EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
WITTMANN Group
Yushin Company
Star Seiki Co., Ltd.
Sepro Group
Delta Electronics, Inc.
HIWIN Technologies Corp.
Techman Robot Inc.
Doosan Robotics Inc.
Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.
Robostar Co., Ltd.
BORUNTE Robot Co., Ltd.
Shanghai STEP Electric Corporation
JAKA Robotics Co., Ltd.
AUBO Robotics
ROKAE Robotics
Elite Robots Co., Ltd.
Dobot Robotics
Guangzhou CNC Equipment Co., Ltd.
Hanwha Robotics
Neuromeka Co., Ltd.
QJAR Robotics
Peitian Robot
Huashu Robot
Atomrobot
Bosch Rexroth AG
Agile Robots SE
NEURA Robotics GmbH
igus GmbH
fruitcore robotics GmbH
Productive Robotics, Inc.
Mecademic Robotics
Azenta, Inc.
Standard Bots
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Smart / AI-enabled Industrial Robots sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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