Market Overview:
The Global Food Robotics Market size is expected to grow from USD 2.44 billion in 2022 to USD 6.53 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 13.1% during the forecast period (2023-2030).
Food Robotics Advancement in various technological domains during the last two decades has transformed fictional robots into reality. Food Robotics lies in the category of industrial automation. Pressing demands for enhanced productivity and packaged foods have necessitated the deployment of Food Robotics to automotive tasks is anticipated to boost the growth of the Food Robotics market. The technology assists users in the automation of diverse food industrial applications such as palletizing, packaging, processing, and others. Additionally, technology reduces the dependency of industries on the workforce and help maintain the quality of product which leads the market growth during the forecast period.
Top Key Players for the Food Robotics Market:
Abb, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Rockwell Automation, Fanuc, Kuka, Seiko Epson, Yaskawa Electric, Staubli International, Mayekawa Mfg, Universal Robotics, Bastian Solutions, and other major players.
Market Dynamics and Factors for Food Robotics Market:
Drivers:
Increasing Demand for Processed Food
Growing the demand for packaged food, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-eat food globally is a driving factor for the food robotics market. Food manufacturing and processing companies are now using modern automation solutions for higher production volume as compared to conventional processes. Additionally, Food Robotics machines have been used for various functions such as seeding, spraying water, harvesting, cutting, processing, and packaging food products. Modern vision systems are defect identification and inspection through robot learning is also driving the food robotics market and is expected to grow during the forecast period.
Opportunities:
Development and Adoption of New Technology
The development and adoption of new technology present a significant opportunity for the Food Robotics Market. As technology advances, robotics systems become more sophisticated and capable of performing a wide range of tasks in food production and processing. This includes tasks like precision cutting, packaging, sorting, and even cooking. These advancements improve efficiency, reduce labor costs, enhance food safety, and enable higher production volumes. Additionally, the growing demand for automation and the need to address labor shortages in the food industry make the adoption of food robotics a compelling and competitive advantage for companies looking to stay at the forefront of the market.
Segmentation Analysis of the Food Robotics Market:
By Type, The articulated segment in the Food Robotics Market refers to robots with flexible, jointed arms that mimic human movements. These robots excel in tasks requiring dexterity, such as food handling, assembly, and packaging, making them vital for automation in food production and processing.
By Application, The Dairy Products segment in the Food Robotics Market focuses on automating processes related to the production, packaging, and handling of dairy items like milk, cheese, and yogurt. Robots in this segment ensure efficiency, quality control, and compliance with stringent food safety standards.
Regional Analysis of the Food Robotics Market:
Asia Pacific region dominates the Food Robotics market share and is expected to continue during the forecast period, due to the presence of key players in the region such as Fanuc Corporation (Japan), Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan), and major growth in China, India, and other developing countries is expected. In Europe, the growth is driven by food safety regulations and increasing labor costs in the region. The growing investment in research and development activities is expected to grow during the projected period.
Key Industry Development:
- In November 2018, Mitsubishi (Japan) launched its MELFA articulated arms and its SCARA robot, which will help the company expand its segment of Food Robotics solutions.
- In March 2017, Softbank Group (Japan) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (Japan) collaborated with key players such as combining Kawasaki’s duAro and Softbank’s humanoid robot called “Pepper” for the functioning of a broader range of tasks.
