市場調查報告書
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到 2030 年送貨機器人市場預測:按類型、負載容量、產品、操作、速度限制、車輪數量、最終用戶和地區進行全球分析Delivery Robots Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Indoor and Outdoor), Load Carrying Capacity (Upto 10 KG, 11kg to 50 Kg and More than 50 Kg), Offering, Operation, Speed Limit, Number of Wheels, End User and by Geography |
根據Stratistics MRC預測,2024年全球配送機器人市場規模將達5.1億美元,預計2030年將達到26.7億美元,預測期內複合年成長率為31.7%。
送貨機器人是用於運送雜貨、餐點和小包裹的自動駕駛車輛。使用 GPS、攝影機和感測器等先進的導航系統在人行道、人行道上導航並避開障礙物。這些機器人可以在人工智慧和物聯網發展的幫助下有效工作,使其非常適合最後一英里交付,這是成本和速度至關重要的物流領域。此外,為了最大限度地提高交付業務,Starship Technologies 和亞馬遜等公司正在積極部署這些機器人,特別是在校園和封閉社區等受監管的環境中。
根據國際貿易管理局(ITA)預測,2022年至2024年,電子商務領域的淨零售額預計將成長17.8%。
人們對自動駕駛送貨服務的興趣日益濃厚
隨著公司尋求提高客戶滿意度和最佳化營運,對自主配送服務的需求量很大。公司正在投資送貨機器人,以滿足消費者對更快送貨選擇不斷成長的需求。這種轉變在電子商務和食品配送等需要快速服務的行業中尤其明顯。透過使用能夠自動導航低流量路線的送貨機器人,您可以最佳化送貨時間並減少交通延誤。此外,企業可以改善客戶體驗並保持競爭優勢。
高初始投資和持續成本
部署送貨機器人需要大量的前期投資,特別是在先進的人工智慧系統、感測器、雷射雷達和導航軟體方面。定期維修、軟體升級和維護的需要進一步加劇了這些成本。此外,將機器人整合到您目前的物流網路中可能需要在基礎設施升級和培訓方面進行額外投資。此外,由於中小型企業的成本過高,該技術可能僅適用於大型企業或特定使用案例。儘管隨著技術的發展,成本預計會下降,但高昂的初始成本仍然是廣泛使用的主要障礙。
與智慧城市基礎設施的連接
送貨機器人處於有利位置,可以從全球智慧城市基礎設施運動中受益,該基礎設施旨在提高城市效率、減少排放並簡化物流。透過整合物聯網網路,機器人可以使用來自交通管理系統、城市感測器和其他連接設備的即時資料來最佳化路線、提高安全性並縮短交貨時間。這種整合使得送貨機器人能夠輕鬆地在城市環境中運作並參與智慧交通網路。此外,將機器人與城市系統整合可以提高業務效率,並允許公司在新加坡和杜拜等正在投資智慧城市計畫的城市測試自動送貨項目。
與其他自動駕駛配送系統的激烈競爭
其他最後一哩的配送技術,如無人機和自動送貨車,由於其多功能性和遠距行駛的能力,對送貨機器人市場構成了嚴重威脅。例如,亞馬遜等公司正在測試無人機,以實現更快的空中送貨,從而完全繞過交通堵塞。用於在道路而不是人行道上行駛的自動地面車輛也在這個市場上競爭,特別是在運載大負載方面。此外,考慮到在這些技術上投入了大量的研發費用,送貨機器人很可能會獲得市場佔有率,特別是如果其他自主解決方案提供更大的負載容量或更長的範圍,這可能會很困難。
COVID-19 大流行對送貨機器人市場產生了重大影響,既促進也阻礙了市場的擴張。一方面,疫情期間對非接觸式配送解決方案的需求增加,因為企業希望最大限度地減少人際接觸並降低病毒傳播的風險。在最後一哩物流中,自主配送機器人的使用範圍不斷擴大,特別是在食品和家庭用品的配送方面。對非接觸式外送服務的需求不斷增加,導致 Starship Technologies 和 Nuro 等公司紛紛擴張。然而,由於疫情對供應鏈的影響和經濟的不確定性,配送機器人的推廣一直存在困難。
預計在預測期內,最多 3 KPH 的細分市場將是最大的
3 KPH 以下細分市場通常在配送機器人市場中佔據最大佔有率。此類別由速度相對較慢但效率較高的配送機器人組成,特別適合都市區的最後一哩運輸。食品配送、零售和郵政服務是青睞這些機器人的行業,因為速度不如安全性、準確性和可靠性等其他考慮因素重要。此外,它們的使用正在迅速擴大,因為這些機器人為傳統交付技術提供了經濟且永續的替代方案。
在預測期內,食品和飲料產業預計複合年成長率最高
在配送機器人市場中,食品和飲料產業目前呈現出最高的複合年成長率。對最後一哩送貨服務的需求正在增加,特別是在速度和便利性都非常重要的都市區,這推動了擴張。送貨機器人在食品和飲料行業特別有用,因為它們可以更快、非接觸式地送貨,從而提高生產率並節省人事費用。此外,更快的送貨時間、線上訂餐的盛行以及服務業對自動化的需求增加是這一成長的關鍵驅動力。
北美是自動駕駛送貨機器人開發和部署的主要企業,預計將佔據全球送貨機器人市場的最大佔有率。該地區受益於市場領先供應商的高度集中,以及大量專注於開發自主交付技術的新興企業。此外,送貨機器人在北美廣泛應用於零售、物流和醫療保健等各種最終用戶產業。北美市場的主導地位因對網路購物的日益依賴而進一步加強,超過84%的美國消費者在網路購物。這增加了對有效運輸解決方案的需求。
在預測期內,配送機器人市場預計將以亞太地區最高的複合年成長率成長。中國、日本、印度和韓國等國家的快速成長有多種因素,包括顯著的都市化、網路普及率的提高以及食品配送應用的增加。該地區蓬勃發展的電子商務產業進一步推動了對送貨機器人的需求,而消費者人口結構的變化和對有效宅配選擇的偏好也推動了這一行業的發展。此外,隨著亞太地區的企業擴大利用自主技術來簡化物流流程,該市場預計將顯著成長,使其成為未來投資和創新的重點。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Delivery Robots Market is accounted for $0.51 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.67 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 31.7% during the forecast period. Delivery robots are self-driving cars made to deliver groceries, meals, and packages. They use sophisticated navigation systems like GPS, cameras, and sensors to navigate on sidewalks and cross streets and avoid obstructions. These robots can work effectively with the help of AI and IoT developments, which makes them perfect for last-mile delivery, a sector of logistics where cost and speed are crucial. Moreover, in order to maximize delivery operations, businesses like Starship Technologies and Amazon are actively implementing these robots, particularly in regulated settings like campuses and gated communities.
According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), the net retail sale of the e-commerce sector is anticipated to grow by 17.8% from 2022 to 2024.
Growing interest in self-driving delivery services
Autonomous delivery services are in high demand as companies look to improve customer satisfaction and optimize operations. Companies are investing in delivery robots in order to meet the growing demands of consumers for faster delivery options. In industries where quick service is essential, like e-commerce and food delivery, this change is especially noticeable. Delivery times can be optimized and traffic delays reduced by using autonomous delivery robots to navigate low-traffic routes. Additionally, businesses are able to enhance customer experiences and preserve competitive advantages as a result.
Expensive start-up and ongoing expenses
A significant upfront investment is needed for the deployment of delivery robots, especially for sophisticated AI systems, sensors, LIDAR, and navigation software. These expenses are increased even more by the requirement for regular repairs, software upgrades, and maintenance. It may also be necessary to make additional investments in infrastructure upgrades and training in order to integrate robots into current logistics networks. Furthermore, the technology may only be available to large corporations and certain use cases due to the prohibitive costs for small and midsized businesses. Even though costs should go down as technology develops, a large obstacle to widespread adoption is still the high initial cost.
Connectivity to smart city infrastructure
Delivery robots are in a good position to benefit from the global movement toward smart city infrastructure, which aims to increase urban efficiency, lower emissions, and simplify logistics. Robots can use real-time data from traffic management systems, city sensors, and other connected devices to optimize routes, increase safety, and shorten delivery times by integrating IoT networks. Because of this integration, delivery robots can operate in urban settings with ease and join an intelligent transportation network. Moreover, robots can be integrated with city systems to improve operational effectiveness, and companies can test autonomous delivery programs in cities like Singapore and Dubai that are investing in smart city initiatives.
Strong rivalry with other self-driving delivery systems
Due to their perceived versatility and ability to travel greater distances, other last-mile delivery technologies like drones and autonomous delivery vehicles pose a serious threat to the market for delivery robots. Companies like Amazon, for example, are testing drones for quicker aerial deliveries that can completely avoid traffic. In the market, autonomous ground vehicles that are made to travel on roads rather than sidewalks are also competitors, particularly when it comes to carrying larger loads. Additionally, given the substantial R&D expenditures being made on these technologies, delivery robots might find it difficult to increase their market share, especially if other autonomous solutions provide a larger payload capacity or a longer range.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major effect on the market for delivery robots, both boosting and impeding its expansion. On the one hand, companies wanted to minimize human contact and lower the risk of virus transmission, which increased demand for contactless delivery solutions during the pandemic. For last-mile logistics, this resulted in a greater use of autonomous delivery robots, particularly for the delivery of food and necessities. The increase in demand for touch less delivery services led to the expansion of businesses such as Starship Technologies and Nuro. However, the pandemic's effects on supply chains and economic uncertainty made it difficult to implement delivery robots more widely.
The Upto 3 KPH segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
In the market for delivery robots, the Up to 3 KPH segment usually holds the largest share. This category comprises robots made for deliveries that are comparatively slower but extremely effective; they are especially well-suited for last-mile transit in cities. Food delivery, retail, and postal services are among the industries that favor these robots because speed is not as important as other considerations like safety, accuracy, and dependability. Moreover, the use of these robots is expanding quickly since they provide economical and sustainable substitutes for conventional delivery techniques.
The Food & Beverage segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
In the delivery robot market, the food & beverage segment is presently exhibiting the highest CAGR. Demand for last-mile delivery services is rising, particularly in cities where speed and convenience are crucial, which is fueling this expansion. Because they can deliver goods more quickly and contactlessly, increase productivity, and save labor costs, delivery robots are proving especially helpful in the food and beverage sector. Additionally, faster delivery times, the popularity of online meal ordering, and the growing demand for automation in service industries are some of the major drivers of this growth.
North America is a major player in the development and implementation of self-driving delivery robots, and it is projected to hold the largest share of the global delivery robot market. The area benefits from a large number of start-ups concentrating on developing autonomous delivery technology as well as a high concentration of major market vendors. Furthermore, a range of end-user industries, including retail, logistics, and healthcare, widely use delivery robots in North America. North America's dominant position in the market is further cemented by the growing reliance on online shopping, with over 84% of U.S. consumers shopping online. This increases demand for effective delivery solutions.
Over the course of the forecast period, the delivery robot market is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR in the Asia Pacific region. Numerous factors, such as substantial urbanization, growing internet penetration, and an increase in food delivery applications in nations like China, Japan, India, and South Korea, are responsible for this quick growth. The demand for delivery robots is further increased by the region's thriving e-commerce industry, which is fueled by shifting consumer demographics and preferences for effective delivery options. Moreover, the market is expected to grow significantly as companies in Asia Pacific use autonomous technologies more and more to streamline their logistics processes, making it a primary focus for upcoming investments and innovations.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Delivery Robots market include Zebra Technologies, Panasonic Corporation, Amazon Robotics, Starship Technologies, Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Robby Technologies Inc., Savioke, Inc., Uber Technologies, Inc., Boston Dynamics, Aethon, ST Engineering Aethon, Inc., Deutsche Post (DHL), Relay Robotics, Inc., Flytrex Inc. and Agility Robotics.
In September 2024, Amazon has signed a new commercial agreement with robotics software firm Covariant, including hiring the company's staff, to accelerate automation in its warehouses. Through the new agreement, Amazon will receive a non-exclusive license to Covariant's robotic foundation models.
In July 2024, Panasonic Corporation announced that its Cold Chain Solutions Company has entered into an agreement with Cooling Solutions S.L. to purchase all the shares of its subsidiary Area Cooling Solutions Sp. z.o.o., a Polish refrigeration equipment manufacturer. This transaction is a strategic step for Panasonic to strengthen its condensing unit business in the European market and to accelerate its ongoing global expansion.
In July 2024, Uber Technologies, Inc. and BYD Co. Ltd. announced a multi-year strategic partnership designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partnership is expected to offer drivers access to best-in-class pricing and financing for BYD vehicles on the Uber platform, and will expand to include markets across the Middle East, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.