Autonomous Mobile Manipulator Robots Market

Autonomous Mobile Manipulator Robots Market Size

The global autonomous mobile manipulator robots market size was valued at USD 529 million in 2024 and is estimated to grow at 21.4% CAGR from 2025 to 2034. The rise in e-commerce has pushed the autonomous mobile manipulators robots market for the proper handling and management of warehouses.

According to the International trade Administration (ITA) the B2C e-commerce revenue is expected to grow and reach a value of USD 5.5 trillion by the year 2027 from USD 1.4 trillion in 2017. The increasing consumers preference for online shopping through e-commerce platforms necessitates the demand for managing large volumes of packages at the warehouses. This reflects the rising adoption of mobile robots with manipulators for the easy handling of the objects and reducing human involvement.

The rise in automation across the globe is a key factor in the development of the autonomous mobile manipulator robot’s market. Industries are embracing the current dynamics of the market and are shifting towards adoption of more advanced robotic systems for tasks such as loading or placing objects in trucks and other industrial tasks as per requirement. For instance, in March 2025, Dexterity Inc. launched its Mech dual-armed mobile manipulator for truck loading. It is formed of 2 arms mounted on a rover which is made to perform repetitive tasks easily. The robots are also integrated with Dexterity’s advanced physical Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the tackling of new tasks.

Autonomous Mobile Manipulator Robots Market Trends

• The increasing technological advancement in autonomous mobile robots is a key trend for the rising use of manipulator robots with autonomous systems as it reduces the human errors in operation of any task. Companies are focusing on developing mobile manipulators which can perform tasks where speed is required, or the environment is hazardous for humans.
  
• This trend is expected to create new opportunities for players as they can focus on development of AI, machine learning, and sensor fusion. Integration of AI & ML can aid in improving autonomous navigation, object recognition, and adaptive decision-making. Through introduction of new products players can attract new customers and increase the revenue share.
  
• The rising trends of using mobile robots for commercial purposes reflects the higher preferences of such robots with autonomously built in features to perform the task assigned. For instance, Anyware Robotics has been developing mobile manipulators robots specifically for unloading objects from the trucks and these robots are useful to sort, palletize, depalletize and other related operations.
  

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Based system type, the market is bifurcated into differential and omni-directional.

• The differential system type in the market was valued at USD 328 million in the year 2024. As the industries are demanding robots with the capability to operate in dynamic environments, there is increasing popularity of differential robots which are formed of independent wheels, offering precise maneuverability, navigation and control with autonomous features. These robots with collaborative arms are useful in dynamic environments.
  
• The omni-directional system type in the autonomous mobile manipulator robots market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 23.3% in the forecast period. With the increasing demand for the optimization of handling operation, the need for autonomous mobile robots with the ability to operate in all direction has surged. Companies are providing robotic systems which are omni-directional and caters to the task efficiently. For instance, in March 2025, Robotnik introduced its RB-ROBOUT+, an autonomous and omni-directional mobile manipulator designed for heavy and long reach loads. It can handle loads up to 35 kg and with the integration of UR30 robotic arm it offers a reach of 1,300 mm.
  

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Based on payload, the market is divided into 3-5 kg, 5-10 kg, 10-20 kg and more than 20 kg.

• The 3-5 kg payload in the autonomous mobile manipulator robots market was valued at 151.6 million in the year 2024. The rising trends towards integration of versatile automation solutions across industries has increased the demand for manipulator robots with the capacity of payloads under 3-5 kg to easily handling the repetitive task with high accuracy. The small and medium size enterprises are seeking scalable automation solutions under this payload capacity to enhance their material and logistic handling.
  
• The 10-20 kg payload in the autonomous mobile manipulator robots market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 24.4% in the forecast period. As the industries are expanding and leveraging the use of automation for sorting, palletizing and other related work, there is rising opportunities for the payload capacity of 10-20 kg to grow in the market. In March 2023, Techman Robot introduced its TM20 AI cobot robotic arm which has the capacity to carry load of 20 kg with a reach 1300 mm with six rotation joints.
  

Based on end use industry, the market is divided into automotive, electronics, logistics, FMCG, healthcare, and others.

• The automotive market was valued at USD 144.3 million in the year 2024. The automotive industry is rapidly growing for material handling, quality inspection, and assembly assistance, the growth of autonomous mobile manipulator robots is rising. The trends towards the adoption of smarter manufacturing processes, the deployment of such robots with precise accuracy of performing tasks is growing. Companies are leveraging the technology and integrating interchangeable robotic arms for the variety of task operations.
  
• The logistics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25.1% in the forecast period. The logistic sector witnesses rising demand for the autonomous mobile manipulator robots for the purpose of enhancing operational efficiency, flexibility in materials handling and with greater accuracy. The robot when combined with autonomous navigation systems as well as advanced manipulation capabilities, enables them to perform picking, placing and sorting of the logistics goods efficiently within the dynamic environment.
  

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• The China autonomous mobile manipulator robots market is anticipated to reach a value of USD 580.2 million by the year 2034. China has been predominantly investing in modern production facilities and to make the operations efficient there is rise in demand for the autonomous mobile manipulator robots within the country. According to IFR industrial robots in China factories stood around 276,288 units in the year 2023. This depicts the demand of robots in the country for the fulfilment of the task of various industries.
  
• The India autonomous mobile manipulator robots is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.2% in the forecast period. India is witnessing growing conditions for the manipulators robots as the industry is transitioning towards industry 4.0 and focusing on reducing downtime and to achieve this the industries in India are generating demand for autonomous robots solutions which are agile in movement in any direction on the shop floor.
  
• In 2024, the U.S. autonomous mobile manipulator robots market was valued at USD 121.2 million. The country is quick adapter of new technologies, and the U.S. companies has been investing heavily in the robots. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the total number of robots installation rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in the year 2023. This showcases the growing importance of robots in the industrial environment and the country growing dependence on robots is a major contributor towards the growth of autonomous mobile manipulator robots.
  
• The UK autonomous mobile manipulator robots market is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 20.7% in the forecast period. With the growing induction of robots in the logistics handling, there has been growing use of autonomous mobile manipulator robots in the UK market. The growing automation in the country is generating new demands for such robots which can transfer loads or objects without human support.
  
• Japan autonomous mobile manipulator robots market is anticipated to reach a value of USD 110.9 million by the year 2034. The country Japan pushes for advanced manufacturing techniques to produce the output with high accuracy and precision. To support the growing industrial sector in Japan, the autonomous mobile manipulator robots are in demand which ensures proper material handling and reduces errors in sorting or placing objects.
  
• By 2034, South Korea autonomous mobile robots market is expected to reach a value of USD 44.5 million. The country progresses in the market through integrating robots into the various applications such as industrial manufacturing, assembly lines, health care services, etc.
  

Autonomous Mobile Manipulator Robots Market Share

The autonomous mobile manipulator robots industry is competitive with the amalgamation of established robotics manufacturers, industrial players, emerging technology firms.  As the players in the market are progressing through innovation and integration of technologies for the development of the market, the dynamics of the market has changed.  Top 3 companies in the eco-friendly food packaging market are ABB, KUKA AG, and Boston Dynamics and they together constitute a market share of 46% in 2024. The companies are focusing on providing solutions to the logistic department with the robots that enables smooth operations of handling materials. There are strategic investment and partnership formed by the players in the market to leverage the expertise together to compete in the market.

Autonomous Mobile Manipulator Robots Market Companies

The top 3 companies operating in the autonomous mobile manipulator robots industry include:

• ABB
• KUKA AG
• Boston Dynamics

ABB possesses expertise in robotics and automation to provide tailored solutions tailored for different purposes such as manufacturing, warehouse operations and logistics handling. The company leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning which helps in enhancing autonomous navigation and manipulation of the objects.

KUKA AG which specializes in high precision robotics arms for industrial and automotive applications. The company potentially has technologies which makes them highly versatile for material handling and assembly. The company focuses on scalability and modularity which helps the industries to scale automation based operational requirements, tasks and payloads.

Boston Dynamics company distinguishes in the market by their advanced mobility with dynamic balancing capabilities enabling seamless operations in complex environments of manufacturing and other related areas. Boston Dynamics pushes for the development in robotics which provides the company with numerous opportunities in the market.

Autonomous Mobile Manipulator Robots Industry News

• In November 2024, Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) unveiled its MC600 mobile collaborative robo which has the capacity to handle payloads up to 600 kg. It has a mobile robot base integrated with UR20/UR30 collaborative robot arms from Universal Robots (UR) for the automation of complex workflows within the industrial setting.
  
• In September 2024, Rethink Robotics launches its Rethink Ryder line of autonomous mobile robots for light and heavy duty. Light duty MRE 550 model has a payload capacity of 550 kg and heavy duty MRE 1400 model has the capacity of around 1400 kg It can be easily combined with robot arm for the manipulation of the task by moving the objects to the designated place with full efficiency.
  
• In November 2024, Collaborative Robotics Inc. launched its Proxie mobile manipulator for the handling of operation at the warehouses across a variety of industries.
  
• In August 2024, Open Droids launched its R1D1 single arm mobile manipulator with a 6 degree-of-Freedom (DoF) with the capacity of 3kg payload. The robot is equipped with advanced cameras for autonomous navigation.
  

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Market, By System Type

• Differential
• Omni-directional

Market, By Payload

• 3-5 kg
• 5-10 kg
• 10-20 kg
• More than 20 kg

Market, By End Use Industry

• Automotive
• Electronics
• Logistics
• FMCG
• Healthcare
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE