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Disinfection Robots Market Growth & Trends:
The global disinfection robots market size is anticipated to reach USD 12.79 billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 19.2% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., The market is driven by a confluence of factors including technological advancements, increasing emphasis on hygiene, and rising demand from hospitals and healthcare facilities. Technological advancements have played a crucial role in shaping the capabilities of disinfection robots, enabling them to efficiently and effectively eliminate harmful pathogens from various surfaces. For instance, in October 2023, the Texas A&M Veterinary Hospital incorporated a disinfecting robot utilizing ultraviolet C (UVC) technology for enhanced sanitation. This advanced robot technology is now employed for disinfection purposes at the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) located in College Station, Texas. These advancements include the integration of advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and ultraviolet (UV) light technology, which enhance the robots' ability to identify and target areas requiring disinfection with precision.
Moreover, investment in the disinfection robots industry has surged as investors recognize the potential for these technologies to address critical hygiene challenges and improve public health outcomes. Startups and established companies alike are receiving substantial funding to develop and deploy innovative disinfection robot solutions tailored to various industries and applications. This influx of investment is driving further research and development efforts, leading to continuous improvements in robot capabilities and cost-effectiveness.
The growing awareness of the importance of hygiene, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has further accelerated the adoption of disinfection robots across different sectors. Businesses, educational institutions, and public spaces are increasingly turning to automated solutions to supplement traditional cleaning practices and ensure thorough disinfection protocols. In addition, stringent regulations and guidelines regarding cleanliness and infection control have propelled the demand for disinfection robots, particularly in healthcare settings where the risk of healthcare-associated infections is high. For instance, in January 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it now recognizes vaporized hydrogen peroxide as an established method of sterilization for medical devices, citing VHP's long history of safety. The push for compliance with these rigorous standards accelerates the adoption of disinfection robots, which offer consistent, effective sanitization solutions.
Furthermore, the growing awareness of the importance of hygiene, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, has further accelerated the adoption of disinfection robots across different sectors. Businesses, educational institutions, and public spaces are increasingly turning to automated solutions to supplement traditional cleaning practices and ensure thorough disinfection protocols. In addition, stringent regulations and guidelines regarding cleanliness and infection control have propelled the demand for disinfection robots, particularly in healthcare settings where the risk of healthcare-associated infections is high.
Disinfection Robots Market Report Highlights:
- The ultraviolet light robots segment held the largest share of 52.1% in 2023 and is expected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. These robots use ultraviolet (UV) light, specifically UV-C light, to eliminate a wide range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and other harmful microorganisms.
- The fully autonomous robots segment held the largest revenue share of 58.75% in 2023 and is expected to continue its dominance, growing at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. This can be attributed to their ability to operate with minimal human intervention.
- The hospital segment dominated the market in 2023 with the largest revenue share of 42.1%. Hospitals often have complex layouts with various rooms and surfaces that require frequent and thorough disinfection. Disinfection robots offer a systematic and efficient approach to covering large areas, including hard-to-reach spaces, which can be challenging for manual cleaning methods.
- Asia Pacific dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 67.0% in 2023. The introduction of advanced disinfection robots by key players in the region and increasing government initiatives in the robotics market are the major factors driving the industry's growth.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Segment Definitions
- 1.2.1. Type
- 1.2.2. Technology
- 1.2.3. End Use
- 1.2.4. Regional Scope
- 1.2.5. Estimates and forecasts timeline
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.4. Information Procurement
- 1.4.1. Purchased database
- 1.4.2. GVR's internal database
- 1.4.3. Secondary sources
- 1.4.4. Primary research
- 1.4.5. Details of primary research
- 1.5. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.5.1. Data analysis models
- 1.6. Market Formulation & Validation
- 1.7. Model Details
- 1.7.1. Commodity flow analysis (Model 1)
- 1.7.2. Approach 1: Commodity flow approach
- 1.7.3. Volume price analysis (Model 2)
- 1.7.4. Approach 2: Volume price analysis
- 1.8. List of Secondary Sources
- 1.9. List of Primary Sources
- 1.10. Objectives
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.2.1. Type outlook
- 2.2.2. Technology outlook
- 2.2.3. End use outlook
- 2.3. Regional outlook
- 2.4. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Disinfection Robots Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related/ancillary market outlook
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3. Disinfection Robots Market Analysis Tools
- 3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of buyers
- 3.3.1.3. Threat of substitutes
- 3.3.1.4. Threat of new entrants
- 3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.3.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.3.2.2. Economic landscape
- 3.3.2.3. Social landscape
- 3.3.2.4. Technological landscape
- 3.3.2.5. Environmental landscape
- 3.3.2.6. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Disinfection Robots Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Disinfection Robots Market: Type Movement Analysis
- 4.3. Disinfection Robots Market by Type Outlook (USD Million)
- 4.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 4.5. Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor (HPV) Robots
- 4.5.1. Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor (HPV) Robots Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.6. Ultraviolet Light Robots
- 4.6.1. Ultraviolet Light Robots Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.7. Disinfectant Spraying Robots
- 4.7.1. Disinfectant Spraying Robots Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Disinfection Robots Market: Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Disinfection Robots Market: Technology Movement Analysis
- 5.3. Disinfection Robots Market by Technology Outlook (USD Million)
- 5.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 5.5. Semi-Autonomous
- 5.5.1. Semi-Autonomous Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Fully-autonomous
- 5.6.1. Fully-autonomous Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Disinfection Robots Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Disinfection Robots Market: End Use Movement Analysis
- 6.3. Disinfection Robots Market by End Use Outlook (USD Million)
- 6.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 6.5. Hospitals
- 6.5.1. Hospitals Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Clinics
- 6.6.1. Clinics Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Life Science Companies
- 6.7.1. Life Science Companies Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Disinfection Robots Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Regional Dashboard
- 7.2. Regional Disinfection Robots Market movement analysis
- 7.3. Disinfection Robots Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis by Product Type, Material & End-use
- 7.4. Market Size & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2018 to 2030 for the following
- 7.5. North America
- 7.5.1. North America Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. U.S.
- 7.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.2.5. U.S. Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Canada
- 7.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.3.5. Canada Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Mexico
- 7.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.4.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.4.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.4.5. Mexico Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Europe
- 7.5.6. Europe Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. UK
- 7.5.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.7.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.7.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.7.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.7.5. UK Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.8. Germany
- 7.5.8.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.8.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.8.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.8.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.8.5. Germany Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.9. France
- 7.5.9.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.9.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.9.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.9.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.9.5. France Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.10. Italy
- 7.5.10.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.10.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.10.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.10.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.10.5. Italy Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.11. Spain
- 7.5.11.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.11.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.11.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.11.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.11.5. Spain Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.12. Denmark
- 7.5.12.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.12.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.12.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.12.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.12.5. Denmark Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.13. Norway
- 7.5.13.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.13.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.13.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.13.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.13.5. Norway Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.14. Sweden
- 7.5.14.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.5.14.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.5.14.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.5.14.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.5.14.5. Sweden Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Asia Pacific
- 7.6.1. Asia Pacific Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Japan
- 7.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.2.5. Japan Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. China
- 7.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.3.5. China Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. India
- 7.6.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.4.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.4.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.4.5. India Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. South Korea
- 7.6.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.5.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.5.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.5.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.5.5. South Korea Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. Australia
- 7.6.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.6.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.6.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.6.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.6.5. Australia Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.7. Thailand
- 7.6.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.6.7.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.6.7.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.6.7.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.6.7.5. Thailand Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7. Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Brazil
- 7.7.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.7.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.7.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.7.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.7.2.5. Brazil Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. Argentina
- 7.7.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.7.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.7.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.7.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.7.3.5. Argentina Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8. Middle East & Africa
- 7.8.1. Middle East & Africa Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8.2. South Africa
- 7.8.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.2.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.2.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.2.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.2.5. South Africa Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8.3. Saudi Arabia
- 7.8.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.3.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.3.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.3.5. Saudi Arabia Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8.4. UAE
- 7.8.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.4.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.4.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.4.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.4.5. UAE Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.8.5. Kuwait
- 7.8.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 7.8.5.2. Competitive Scenario
- 7.8.5.3. Regulatory Framework
- 7.8.5.4. Reimbursement scenario
- 7.8.5.5. Kuwait Disinfection Robots Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Market Participant Categorization
- 8.2. Key Company Profiles
- 8.2.1. Blue Ocean Robotics
- 8.2.1.1. Company overview
- 8.2.1.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.1.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.2. Xenex Disinfectant Systems
- 8.2.2.1. Company overview
- 8.2.2.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.3. Finsen Technologies (Thor UV-C)
- 8.2.3.1. Company overview
- 8.2.3.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.3.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.4. Skytron (Infection Prevention Technologies)
- 8.2.4.1. Company overview
- 8.2.4.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.5. Tru-D SmartUVC LLC
- 8.2.5.1. Company overview
- 8.2.5.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.5.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.6. Akara Robotics Ltd.
- 8.2.6.1. Company overview
- 8.2.6.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.6.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.7. Mediland Enterprise Corp.
- 8.2.7.1. Company overview
- 8.2.7.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.7.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.8. Tmirob Technology
- 8.2.8.1. Company overview
- 8.2.8.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.8.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.9. OTSAW Digital Pte. Ltd.
- 8.2.9.1. Company overview
- 8.2.9.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.9.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.10. Bioquell PLC (Ecolab Inc.)
- 8.2.10.1. Company overview
- 8.2.10.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.10.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.10.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.11. Bridgeport Magnetics
- 8.2.11.1. Company overview
- 8.2.11.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.11.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.11.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.2.12. Ateago Technology
- 8.2.12.1. Company overview
- 8.2.12.2. Financial performance
- 8.2.12.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.2.12.4. Strategic initiatives