Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037
Search and Rescue Robots Market size was over USD 27.56 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 318.03 billion by 2037, growing at over 20.7% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of search and rescue robots is estimated at USD 32.12 billion.
The increasing installation of robots in various industries is boosting market growth.
Furthermore, increasing terrorist activities and attacks are likely to escalate the search and rescue robots market. The United States saw at least one act of domestic terrorism between 2010 and 2021, except in eight states. Additionally, domestic terrorism-related investigations have increased by 357% during the past 10 years.
Search and Rescue Robots Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Increased Investment in Defence – There is plenty of potential for new applications with a competitive edge in the global search and rescue robots market for military and defense robotics, which may be able to take advantage of modern warfare capabilities. The US government is investing highly in the production and installation of robots in the military. To make military applications more efficient, governments are investing millions of dollars in robotics. The market is growing largely with the installation of robot software in the military.
- Advancement in Technology – With the advancement in technology rescue robots can be installed and operated in the areas where the environment is unsuitable for humans. Also, these robots can be used for the collection of data to head start the mission for rescuing the victims by locating the trapped people. Therefore, advancement in technology and robotics is accelerating the market growth.
- Increasing Use of Robots - The growth of the search and rescue robots market is driven by the increasing use of robots for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear CBRN rescue missions and their easy accessibility in a compact and hazardous environment. The majority of people tend to associate factory automation with giant robotic machines, such as those that manufacture the cars' chassis on assembly lines.
Challenges
- Hardware and Software Malfunctions – Developers face hardships in building these robots since they are still in the advancement and production process. Thus, hardware and software malfunctions may hamper the rescue and search robotics market growth.
- Limited Operational Range of Search and Rescue Robots
- Higher cost in Manufacturing and Installing the Robots
Search and Rescue Robots Market: Key Insights
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
20.7% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 27.56 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 318.03 billion |
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Search and Rescue Robots Segmentation
Platform Type (Ground, Marine, Aerial)
Ground segment is expected to hold the largest share of 50% of the search and rescue robots market by the end of 2037. The market is anticipated to grow owing to the adoption of ground rescue and search for electronics warfare and encounter military operations. The increased use of ground robots has declined the cost associated with search and rescue operations while enhancing their capabilities. The installation of robots has reduced the risk of major injury or death. This technology could substantially reduce the cost of search and rescue operations while increasing their ability to do so.
Operation (Autonomous, Remotely Operated)
Remotely operated is expected to escalate the market growth owing to the growing usage of these robots in surveying and mapping solutions. The demand for remote-controlled rescue and search robots in the military has significantly increased in the defense sector for investigation. Additionally, the increasing demand for mobile-controlled robots is expanding the market with a CAGR of 15%. Also, remote-controlled robots are user friendly which means they can be easily operated.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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Search and Rescue Robots Industry - Regional Synopsis
APAC Market Forecast
Asia Pacific industry is estimated to hold largest revenue share of 35% by 2037. Many countries in this region are investing highly in the development of robotics. The military robots in the region are expected to grow at the rate of 11% As per the reports, the Chinese government invested 577 million for the development of intelligent reports under the Made in China 2025 plan. Also, China has set ambitious goals such as the creation of three to five globally competent robot manufacturers or eight to ten industrial clusters to gain 45% domestic market share for Chinese high-end robots. These factors are driving the market growth in the region.
North American Market Statistics
North America is expected to hold the second-largest share of the search and rescue robots market. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is supporting and investing in the development of these robots. Furthermore, a growing number of rescue and search robots are being used by the organizations like Royal Canadian Mounting Police. The military, fire departments, and law enforcement have installed a large number of search and rescue robots in the United States.
Companies Dominating the Search and Rescue Robot Landscape
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Thales Group
- Kongsberg Gruppen
- Forth Engineering Ltd
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Sony Corporation
Recent Developments
- Elbit systems completed search and rescue UAS demos for the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency over Wales. The aim was to set long-range flights for drones in civilian airspace.
- Kongsberg Geospatial, Larus Technologies, and Civil Air Search and Rescue Association of Canada partnered to develop new methods for using drones, integrated with AI and UAS, in remote search and rescue operations in Canada.
- Report ID: 3699
- Published Date: Dec 06, 2024
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
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