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Robot Sensor Market Trends

Report ID: GMI2802
Published Date: Aug 2024
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Robot Sensor Market Trends

The latest trend in the robot sensor industry is the development of bio-inspired sensors, particularly flexible piezoelectric and artificial whisker sensors. These advancements draw from nature to enhance robots' tactile and motion-sensing capabilities. Flexible piezoelectric sensors, made from innovative materials like electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), offer improved sensitivity and cost-effectiveness, while artificial whiskers enable robots to navigate and interact with their environment more effectively. These trends are driving significant improvements in robotic precision, adaptability, and efficiency across various applications, including healthcare, logistics, and search and rescue missions.

For instance, in June 2024, researchers from Shinshu University developed a low-cost piezoelectric composite material using electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers and dopamine. This innovation enhances motion and physiological sensing in both humans and robots, promising advancements in healthcare and robotics with improved performance, stability, and potential for mass production.

Authors: Suraj Gujar, Rutvij Kshirsagar

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Market size of robot sensor surpassed USD 2 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.5% between 2022 and 2028 driven by the growing penetration of service robots across the medical & healthcare sector.

The force/torque sensors is slated to record a growth rate of 13% by 2028 owing to their numerous features such as excellent temperature compensation, high linearity, low-cost operations, and high linearity.

Asia Pacific market is anticipated to register a growth rate of 13.5% through 2028 impelled by the favorable government initiatives supporting the acceptance of smart factories across Taiwan, Japan, China, and South Korea.

Major companies in the market comprise Honeywell International, Inc., Carlo Gavazzi, SICK AG, Fanuc Corporation, ATI Industrial Automation, Inc., KEYENCE CORPORATION, Infineon Technologies, Cognex Corporation, and others.