Search and Rescue Robots Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global search and rescue robots market size reached approximately USD 22.39 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.00% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 117.19 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Search and rescue robots are equipped with advanced technologies including cameras and sensors, among others to help them in detecting victims, providing critical information for rescue teams, and navigating through difficult terrains. These robots are mostly used in situations were canine and human rescuers are powerless and robots can complete the task in a more efficient manner.

• The rising investments by various governments are aiding the search and rescue robots market growth. The utilisation of search and rescue robots in areas more prone to natural disasters and calamities aids in improved functioning of disaster management rescue units.
• The growing effectiveness of search and rescue robots in starting rescue operations by assessing the location and the situation, collection of data, and location of victims, among others is resulting in their increased adoption by firefighting units, law enforcements, and military, among others.
• The increasing technological advancements and research and development activities are anticipated to result in the development of robots equipped with rolling, flying, and walking capabilities that can explore and navigate locations previously deemed impossible to explore.

Global Search and Rescue Robots Market Segmentation

“Search and Rescue Robots Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Breakup by Type

• Ground
• Marine
• Aerial

Breakup by Operation Type

• Autonomous
• Remotely Operated

Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Type

Remotely operated robots are anticipated to account for a significant search and rescue robots market share owing to their ability to aid in the assessment of the situations including terrorist attacks, natural calamities, explosions, and accidents, among others. These robots provide support to bomb squads and firefighters, among others for manoeuvring and mapping the disasters from a safe location. These robots are integrated in search and rescue teams for locating victims in areas where human intervention is inconvenient and impractical.

Market Share by Region

North America is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the increased deployment of search and rescue robots by law enforcement, military, and fire department owing to the provision of sensory data and real time video by the robots. The investments by various governmental organisations in the United States towards the research and development activities are also increasing, aiding the market expansion in the region. The rising utilisation of the robots in military and surveillance applications is boosting the search and rescue robots market demand.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

SaaB AB

SaaB AB, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is one of the leading aerospace and defence companies around the globe. The company specialises in search and rescue robots, cyber security, civil security, and information technology, among others.

Elbit Systems Ltd.

Elbit Systems Ltd., headquartered in Haifa, Israel, is a defence electronics manufacturing company, operating in domains including intelligence surveillance, land and naval systems, communication, search and rescue robots, and aerospace, among others.

Textron Systems Corporation

Textron Systems Corporation is one of the leading providers of aerospace, defence, and government technologies. The company is known for their surveillance systems, search and rescue robots, unmanned aircraft systems, and armoured vehicles, among others.

Other search and rescue robots market key players include DEEPRobotics Technology Co., Ltd., Pliant Energy Systems, Leotronics LLC, VideoRay LLC, Hydronalix, Shark Robotics, and Ripper Corp., among others.