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The airport robots market size is forecast to increase by USD 2.02 billion, at a CAGR of 14.46% between 2023 and 2028. The pace of market growth is influenced by several crucial factors. Firstly, the consistent rise in air passenger traffic plays a significant role, indicating a steady demand for aviation services. Secondly, the ongoing advancements in smart airports contribute substantially to the industry's growth, enhancing efficiency and passenger experience. Lastly, the continuous expansion of airports globally serves as a fundamental driver, providing more routes and opportunities for airlines and travelers alike. These interconnected factors synergize to fuel the aviation sector's expansion, creating a dynamic environment where innovation, infrastructure development, and increasing demand converge to shape the future of air travel. Our report examines historical data from 2018-2022, besides analyzing the current and forecasted market scenario.
The market in North America is primarily bolstered by the robust aviation infrastructure in countries such as the US, with key players in the aircraft manufacturing supply chain actively contributing to aircraft and airport robot manufacturing across the region. Notable companies like ABB Ltd. provide advanced solutions, such as automated baggage loading systems, streamlining the process of loading passenger bags onto conveyor belts and containers and, ultimately, onto aircraft. Additionally, Artiligent Solutions Pvt Ltd. offers AI-based autonomous robots for passenger assistance, guiding travellers through the airport while showcasing available facilities like retail, food and beverage options, restrooms, ATMs, and water stations.
Market Forecast 2024-2028
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The Market is driven by a surge in security concerns, prompting airports like Incheon Airport and Kansai International to adopt Airstar and Secom Robots for active interrogation against terrorism threats, including detection of conventional explosives, weapons, and chemical agents. These robots, equipped with advanced systems, integrate facial recognition systems, sensors, and cameras for efficient airport security, handling contraband, and ensuring precautions. Challenges persist in the testing of autonomous systems for seamless integration and coordination with security officials, optimizing responses to queries and airline bookings within the airport security segment. Our researchers studied the market research and growth data for years, with 2023 as the base year and 2024 as the estimated year, and presented the key drivers, trends, and challenges for the market.
Economic development has raised the demand for air travel in the past five years. This has led airline operators to significantly invest in modernizing and increasing their ground handling fleets to meet the growing demand. The increasing preference of airlines to introduce point-to-point travel has also increased passenger traffic since travellers can enjoy better connectivity, less travelling time, and more comfort. The growing increase in passenger volume is directly correlated with the increase in luggage. As the airline industry is highly competitive and is always focused on improving its brand name and attracting more passengers, handling baggage becomes a vital task. Any damage to passengers' baggage during handling can result in a bad image for airlines. Hence, airlines and their service providers adopt various advanced systems and vehicles.
Moreover, the timely delivery of baggage from the terminal to the aircraft baggage loading point is essential. Any delay in transit can lead to a delay in airline operations, which can result in significant losses for the aircraft. Robots with AI help automate the baggage picking and loading process. This reduces the risk of human error and damage to the baggage. As more passengers travel by air, airports need efficient ways to improvise airport tasks. Robots facilitate guiding passengers between terminals and aircraft. The increasing demand for air travel necessitates investments in robotics, propelling the growth of the market during the forecast period.
IoT is an interconnection of several things, be it a mechanical, digital device, or object, that enables data to be transferred end-to-end without human intervention. IoT has already been commercialized in various applications and simplifies connectivity techniques. Interoperability and data readability issues have found better solutions with the advent of IoT. Airport robots are also being equipped with IoT technology to provide a better user experience and enlarge the application areas of robots. With the development of smart airports, companies are likely to seek opportunities to connect robots with smart airports to automate various applications, such as baggage handling. The adoption of connected devices in airports is increasing significantly. This is expected to encourage airport robot manufacturing companies to integrate IoT technology.
For instance, in August 2022, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport introduced its self-driving robot pods for the mobility of passengers. Similarly, in November 2022, Ottonomy, in collaboration with Pittsburgh International Airport, introduced the Ottobot, a fully automatic delivery robot, which is installed inside airports and is used at many airports in the US and Europe. Therefore, R&D in the field of IoT-enabled robots is expected to increase the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The aviation industry is rapidly adopting and integrating new technologies to increase operational efficiency and reduce overall costs. IT services have become an integral part of the overall airport systems, right from ticketing to boarding. The use of smart mobile devices has played a crucial role in IT service integration, such as mobile check-in facilities. The growing use of multiple technologies has resulted in complex systems, which have increased the dependence of stakeholders on sharing available IT resources and increasing the demand for IT professionals. Also, the short product lifecycle of IT systems has added to its complexity.
Further, the price of IT spending includes the costs of licensing, system design, system integration, training, maintenance, and system upgrades. Besides the multiple sourcing of the software from different companies, skilled staff is also needed. The primary challenge is the integration of these systems into the existing system, which is leading to an increase in complexity and technical issues. Such factors are estimated to hamper the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The market is witnessing a significant transformation with the integration of advanced systems and robots across various airports worldwide, such as Incheon Airport in South Korea and Kansai International in Japan. These robots, including the Airstar robot and Secom Robot, are equipped with facial recognition systems, sensors, and cameras, enhancing security measures and passenger safety. Within the airport security segment, these robots play a crucial role in detecting potential threats such as conventional explosives, weapons, chemical agents, and contraband through active interrogation and thorough scanning processes. They work in tandem with security officials to implement necessary precautions against terrorism while also conducting testing of autonomous functionalities for continuous improvement.
The market share growth by the non-humanoid segment be significant during the forecast period. Non-humanoid robots do not resemble humans in appearance or function. They also usually have very specific functions rather than being an all-purpose helper. Non-humanoid designs focus on functionality rather than form and may have only a few similarities to humans, but they have been successfully implemented.
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The non-humanoid segment was the largest and was valued at USD 0.96 billion in 2018. There are many advantages to autonomous cleaning robots in terms of airport operations and traveler experience. For example, autonomous cleaning robots demonstrate the airports commitment to cleanliness, and they reduce the workload of staff members, freeing them up to focus on other tasks. Such advantages encourage airport authorities to adopt efficient non-humanoid robots for airports. For instance, in April 2020, CVG Airport deployed its first Avidbots Neo floor scrubbing robots. Such factors are estimated to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Based on the application, the market has been segmented into terminal and landslide. The terminal segment will account for the largest share of this segment. An airport terminal, also known as a terminal or terminal building, is the building where passengers get on or off an aircraft. A passenger can buy tickets, depart, or pick up or drop off their luggage at an airport terminal. Passengers are also checked by security personnel inside an airport terminal. The buildings that allow passengers to access the aircraft through gates are commonly referred to as concourses. Furthermore, increasing air traffic is estimated to drive the growth of robots at the terminal segment, which, in turn, will fuel the growth of the global market during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 38% to the growth by 2028. Technavio's analysts have provided extensive insight into the market forecasting, detailing the regional trends and drivers influencing the market's trajectory throughout the forecast period. The market in North America is mature and is predominantly supported by the robust aviation base in North American countries, particularly in the US. The presence of various notable players from the aircraft manufacturing supply chain supports aircraft and airport robot manufacturing activities across North America. Also, the recovery of the US economy has resulted in increased domestic air travel, which has contributed significantly to the demand for robots. The rising air traffic is increasing the need to upgrade the existing airports in the US. For instance, by 2023, US airports will require about USD 128 billion of investment in upgrades. The upgrade activities are leading to the opening of new terminals in various US airports, which is creating incremental demand for robots in the country.
A similar trend is witnessed in the other countries of North America, such as Canada. Hence, North America is the major contributor to the demand for airport robots across the world. Slow growth in cargo shipment in the US and Canada may negatively impact the demand for airport robots, as cargo transportation is crucial for airports. For instance, in 2023, the demand for cargo shipment in North America decreased by 5-6% than that of 2022. Slow growth in cargo shipment will adversely impact the growth of the market in focus due to the decreased demand for robots at cargo shipment terminals during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Avidbots Corp - The company offers airport robots namely Neo multi application floor scrubber robot for large hard floor surfaces.
We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including ABB Ltd., Artiligent Solutions Pvt Ltd, Avidbots Corp., Cyberdyne Inc., ECA Group, Elenium Automation Pty Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Knightscope Inc., LG Electronics Inc., OMRON Corp., SITA, Stanley Robotics, SoftBank Group Corp., Vanderlande Industries BV, YUJIN ROBOT Co. Ltd., and Yape Srl.
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The market research report provides comprehensive data (region wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD Billion" for the period 2024 to 2028, as well as historical data from 2018 to 2023 for the following segments
The Market is advancing with a focus on enhancing airport operations and passenger experiences. Advanced technology robots play a pivotal role in replacing obsolete systems, ensuring efficiency and safety. Manufacturers of airport systems and equipment are investing in robot integration, although high expenses in manufacture and installation pose challenges. The adoption of robots extends to multiple facets, from addressing airline bookings and passenger queries to taking precautions in the testing of autonomous robots for adequate security. The use of robots in currency and object detection, especially for identifying explosives, underlines the importance of technology-oriented approaches to streamline passenger traffic while maintaining airport infrastructure safety. Innovations like Boarding Pass Scanning, guided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and robots like Airstar from IBM and Secom Robot X2 further drive the industry's evolution.
Moreover, the market is witnessing rapid growth, driven by the increasing need for efficient airport security and cleaning. Airports around the world, including Grand Rapids, Kansai Airports, and Hamad International, are adopting AI-enabled robots to enhance passenger experience and ensure safety. These robots are capable of scanning boarding passes, providing terminal information, and even delivering items contactless. The Ministry of Interior of Qatar and the Internal Security Force are among the entities leveraging such technology to detect suspicious persons, abandoned objects, and illicit materials. With the rise in business and leisure travel, airports are investing in smart technologies to improve customer experience and streamline operations. Major players in the market include Hollongi, Qatar Airports Authority, and Coimbatore Airport, focusing on business expansion plans and innovative solutions.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
155 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018-2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 14.46% |
Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 2.02 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
12.53 |
Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 38% |
Key countries |
US, China, Germany, UK, and France |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
ABB Ltd., Artiligent Solutions Pvt Ltd, Avidbots Corp., Cyberdyne Inc., ECA Group, Elenium Automation Pty Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Knightscope Inc., LG Electronics Inc., OMRON Corp., SITA, Stanley Robotics, SoftBank Group Corp., Vanderlande Industries BV, YUJIN ROBOT Co. Ltd., and Yape Srl |
Market dynamics |
Parent market growth analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Type
7 Market Segmentation by Application
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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