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Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market, By Payload Capacity (Up to 5 kg, 5–10 kg, Above 10 kg); By Component (Hardware, Software, Services); By End Use Industry (Automotive, Electronics & Semiconductors, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverages, Metals & Machining,

Publisher BlueWeave Consulting
Published May 24, 2025
Length 514 Pages
SKU # BLWC20227810

Description

Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market Zooming 7.6X to Touch USD 21.3 Billion by 2031
Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market is flourishing because of growing imperative to address labor shortages and rising labor costs, the increasing adoption of cobots by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and significant advancements in AI and IoT technologies.

BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market size at USD 2.79 billion in 2024. During the forecast period between 2025 and 2031, BlueWeave expects Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market size to expand at a robust CAGR of 33.7% reaching a value of USD 21.27 billion by 2031. The Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market across the regions is propelled by an increasing demand for affordable and adaptable automation solutions across diverse industries like manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and logistics. Cobots offer the distinct advantage of safely working alongside human operators without requiring costly safety enclosures, which significantly enhances efficiency and reduces human error, while their low upfront cost, ease of programming, and rapid deployment make them particularly appealing to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) aiming to boost productivity without substantial capital investment. Furthermore, technological advancements, especially in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 5G integration, are enhancing cobot capabilities, enabling them to perform more complex tasks with greater accuracy and safety, and a growing emphasis on workplace safety and ergonomics is contributing to higher cobot adoption as they mitigate injury risks by undertaking repetitive or physically demanding tasks; their widespread adoption across sectors such as electronics, food processing, and pharmaceuticals highlights their versatility and is expected to continue driving market expansion over the forecast period.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market
Intensifying geopolitical tensions could disrupt the growth of Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market by disrupting supply chains and increasing raw material costs. Trade restrictions, tariffs, and sanctions may limit the availability of essential components, leading to production delays and higher prices. Additionally, political instability in key manufacturing regions can affect export-import dynamics, creating uncertainty for manufacturers and distributors. These challenges may slow market growth as companies reassess sourcing strategies and investment plans. However, a rising demand for product preservation amidst uncertain conditions could partially offset these impacts, encouraging innovation and diversification within the market.

Europe Dominates Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market

Europe currently holds the largest share of Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market. The region’s leadership position stems from the widespread adoption of cobots across key industries, including automotive, electronics, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. The robust industrial foundation in Europe, particularly in major countries like Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, actively supports the integration of collaborative robots into production processes. Furthermore, Europe's strong emphasis on innovation and strict adherence to workplace safety standards—such as ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066—has significantly accelerated cobot deployment. These factors collectively reinforce Europe's standing as a leading market for collaborative robotics.
Competitive Landscape
Major companies in Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market include Precise Automation, Inc., Fanuc Corporation, Energid Technologies Corporation, Rethink Robotics GmbH, DENSO Corporation, AUBO (Beijing) Robotics Technology Co., Ltd, MRK-Systems GmbH, Epson America Inc., Universal Robots, Techman Robot Inc., ABB Group, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Comau S.p.A., and KUKA AG. The presence of high number of companies intensify the market competition as they compete to gain a significant market share. These companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches to further enhance their market share.

The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market statistics. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.

Table of Contents

514 Pages
1. Research Framework
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Product Overview
1.3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market Insights
3.1. End User Value Chain Analysis
3.2. DROC Analysis
3.2.1. Growth Drivers
3.2.1.1. Labor Shortages & Rising Costs
3.2.1.2. Adoption of Small & Medium-sized Enterprises
3.2.1.3. Advancements in AI & IOT
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.2.1. High Initial Investment
3.2.2.2. Skills Gap
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.2.3.1. Healthcare Sector Expansion
3.2.3.2. Advancements in Gripper Technology
3.2.4. Challenges
3.2.4.1. Cybersecurity Concerns
3.2.4.2. Limited Payload & Speed
3.3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market: Marketing Strategies
5. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market: Pricing Analysis
6. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market: Geography Analysis
6.1. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market, Geographical Analysis, 2024
6.2. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot), Market Attractiveness Analysis, 2024–2031
7. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market Overview
7.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
7.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Payload Capacity
7.2.1.1. Up to 5 kg
7.2.1.2. 5-10 kg
7.2.1.3. Above 10 kg
7.2.2. By Component
7.2.2.1. Hardware
7.2.2.2. Software
7.2.2.3. Services
7.2.3. By End-Use Industry
7.2.3.1. Automotive
7.2.3.2. Electronics & Semiconductors
7.2.3.3. Pharmaceuticals
7.2.3.4. Food & Beverage
7.2.3.5. Metals & Machining
7.2.3.6. Plastics & Polymers
7.2.3.7. Others (e.g., Furniture, Aerospace, Healthcare)
7.2.4. By Region
7.2.4.1. North America
7.2.4.2. Europe
7.2.4.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
7.2.4.4. Latin America (LATAM)
7.2.4.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8. North America Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market
8.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
8.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Payload Capacity
8.2.2. By Component
8.2.3. By End-Use Industry
8.2.4. By Country
8.2.4.1. United States
8.2.4.1.1. By Payload Capacity
8.2.4.1.2. By Component
8.2.4.1.3. By End-Use Industry
8.2.4.2. Canada
8.2.4.2.1. By Payload Capacity
8.2.4.2.2. By Component
8.2.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry
9. Europe Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market
9.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
9.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.2. By Component
9.2.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4. By Country
9.2.4.1. Germany
9.2.4.1.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.1.2. By Component
9.2.4.1.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.2. United Kingdom
9.2.4.2.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.2.2. By Component
9.2.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.3. Italy
9.2.4.3.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.3.2. By Component
9.2.4.3.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.4. France
9.2.4.4.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.4.2. By Component
9.2.4.4.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.5. Spain
9.2.4.5.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.5.2. By Component
9.2.4.5.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.6. Belgium
9.2.4.6.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.6.2. By Component
9.2.4.6.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.7. Russia
9.2.4.7.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.7.2. By Component
9.2.4.7.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.8. The Netherlands
9.2.4.8.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.8.2. By Component
9.2.4.8.3. By End-Use Industry
9.2.4.9. Rest of Europe
9.2.4.9.1. By Payload Capacity
9.2.4.9.2. By Component
9.2.4.9.3. By End-Use Industry
10. Asia Pacific Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market
10.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
10.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.2. By Component
10.2.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4. By Country
10.2.4.1. China
10.2.4.1.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.1.2. By Component
10.2.4.1.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.2. India
10.2.4.2.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.2.2. By Component
10.2.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.3. Japan
10.2.4.3.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.3.2. By Component
10.2.4.3.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.4. South Korea
10.2.4.4.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.4.2. By Component
10.2.4.4.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.5. Australia and New Zealand
10.2.4.5.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.5.2. By Component
10.2.4.5.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.6. Indonesia
10.2.4.6.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.6.2. By Component
10.2.4.6.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.7. Malaysia
10.2.4.7.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.7.2. By Component
10.2.4.7.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.8. Singapore
10.2.4.8.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.8.2. By Component
10.2.4.8.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.9. Vietnam
10.2.4.9.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.9.2. By Component
10.2.4.9.3. By End-Use Industry
10.2.4.10. Rest of APAC
10.2.4.10.1. By Payload Capacity
10.2.4.10.2. By Component
10.2.4.10.3. By End-Use Industry
11. Latin America Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market
11.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
11.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Payload Capacity
11.2.2. By Component
11.2.3. By End-Use Industry
11.2.4. By Country
11.2.4.1. Brazil
11.2.4.1.1. By Payload Capacity
11.2.4.1.2. By Component
11.2.4.1.3. By End-Use Industry
11.2.4.2. Mexico
11.2.4.2.1. By Payload Capacity
11.2.4.2.2. By Component
11.2.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry
11.2.4.3. Argentina
11.2.4.3.1. By Payload Capacity
11.2.4.3.2. By Component
11.2.4.3.3. By End-Use Industry
11.2.4.4. Peru
11.2.4.4.1. By Payload Capacity
11.2.4.4.2. By Component
11.2.4.4.3. By End-Use Industry
11.2.4.5. Rest of LATAM
11.2.4.5.1. By Payload Capacity
11.2.4.5.2. By Component
11.2.4.5.3. By End-Use Industry
12. Middle East and Africa Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market
12.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2031
12.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
12.2. Market Share & Forecast
12.2.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.2. By Component
12.2.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4. By Country
12.2.4.1. Saudi Arabia
12.2.4.1.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.1.2. By Component
12.2.4.1.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4.2. UAE
12.2.4.2.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.2.2. By Component
12.2.4.2.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4.3. Qatar
12.2.4.3.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.3.2. By Component
12.2.4.3.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4.4. Kuwait
12.2.4.4.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.4.2. By Component
12.2.4.4.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4.5. South Africa
12.2.4.5.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.5.2. By Component
12.2.4.5.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4.6. Nigeria
12.2.4.6.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.6.2. By Component
12.2.4.6.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4.7. Algeria
12.2.4.7.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.7.2. By Component
12.2.4.7.3. By End-Use Industry
12.2.4.8. Rest of MEA
12.2.4.8.1. By Payload Capacity
12.2.4.8.2. By Component
12.2.4.8.3. By End-Use Industry
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
13.2. Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
13.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
13.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
14. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Global Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Market
15. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
15.1. Precise Automation, Inc.
15.2. Fanuc Corporation
15.3. Energid Technologies Corporation
15.4. Rethink Robotics GmbH
15.5. DENSO Corporation
15.6. AUBO (BEIJING) ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
15.7. MRK-Systems GmbH
15.8. Epson America Inc.
15.9. Universal Robots
15.10. Techman Robot Inc.
15.11. ABB Group
15.12. Yaskawa Electric Corporation
15.13. Robert Bosch GmbH
15.14. Comau S.p.A.
15.15. KUKA AG
15.16. Other Prominent Players
16. Key Strategic Recommendations
17. Research Methodology
17.1. Qualitative Research
17.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
17.2. Quantitative Research
17.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
17.3.1. Secondary Research
17.3.2. Primary Research
17.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
17.5. Assumptions & Limitations
*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.
**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

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