인더스트리 4.0과 AI가 추진하는 업계 횡단적인 협동 로봇(코봇) 시장 확대
협동 로봇(코봇)은 인간 노동자를 대체하는 것이 아니라 그 작업을 보완하는 형태로 활용됩니다. 여러 산업에서 플렉서블 오토메이션으로의 전환이 진행되는 가운데 협동 로봇(코봇)의 보급이 가속화되고 있습니다. 특히 반복 작업에 있어서 인간과 안전하게 협동하면서 품질 유지와 업무 효율 향상을 도모한다는 특징이 다양한 업계 고객의 관심을 모으고 있습니다. AI, 특정 산업용 엔드 이펙터, 모바일 협동 로봇(코봇), 혁신적인 비즈니스 모델과 같은 동향은 협동 로봇(코봇)의 기능을 향상시키고 배포 옵션을 확장합니다. 게다가 숙련 노동자 부족과 노동비 상승, 노코드를 통한 협동 로봇(코봇) 프로그래밍은 교육 및 재프로그래밍 비용 절감을 지원합니다. 충돌 회피, 신속한 배치/최적화, 예지 보전 기능을 가능하게 하는 디지털 트윈과 AI를 결합한 기술로 협동 로봇(코봇)은 제조업을 협동적인 직장으로 변혁하고 있습니다.
본 보고서에서는 세계의 협동 로봇(코봇) 시장에 대해 조사 분석하여 2025-2029년의 예측 기간에 있어서 시장의 성장 촉진/억제요인과 예측되는 그 영향을 개설하고 있습니다.
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Industry 4.0 and AI Fueling Cobot Market Expansion Across Industries
This study examines potential growth opportunities for the collaborative robot (cobot) market across various global industries. Cobots are used in applications wherein they complement the work carried out by human workers rather than replace them. The growing shift toward flexible automation in multiple industries is driving widespread adoption of cobots. The focus on maintaining quality and enhancing operational efficiency while collaborating safely with humans, especially on repetitive tasks, appeals to customers across industries. Trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), industry-specific end effectors, mobile cobots, and innovative business models will enhance cobot functionalities and expand deployment options. Furthermore, the shortage of skilled labor and rising labor costs, coupled with no-code cobot programming, support reducing training and reprogramming costs. With technologies such as digital twins coupled with AI enabling collision avoidance, faster deployment/optimization, and predictive maintenance capabilities, cobots are transforming manufacturing into a collaborative workplace. This analysis outlines the factors driving and restraining the growth of the global cobot market, as well as their anticipated impact throughout the forecast period from 2025 to 2029.
Disruptive Technologies
Why
Advanced sensors and specialized end-effectors augment the cognitive abilities of collaborative robots (cobots), resulting in efficient and safe interaction with objects and surroundings. Extended reality (XR) offers an immersive experience and elevates human-machine interaction.
Frost Perspective
Haptic feedback enables handling fragile and soft objects of varying sizes and shapes. This will create new opportunities. Simulations using digital twins will continue to grow over the next 3 to 5 years as customers demand a reduction in implementation time.
Competitive Intensity
Why
As industrial cobots garner interest across industries, the market is witnessing the entry of several new players, intensifying competition. Additionally, competitors from allied industries (e.g., traditional robot vendors, automation vendors, open-source software vendors) are entering this market. China views robotics as the growth engine for industrial transformation. The emergence of low-cost Chinese robots is intensifying competition with US manufacturers.
Frost Perspective
In the next 3 to 5 years, the prominence of Asian participants in the global cobot market will increase, challenging regional and other global conglomerates. The ability to offer application-specific solutions will be key in addressing customer needs. Product differentiation in cobots will increasingly focus on customer-centric capabilities to adapt to different production requirements. By 2028, hardware components and cobot pricing will decrease due to increased competition.
Innovative Business Models
Why
Robotics-as-a-service model offers payment flexibility, especially for SMEs struggling with high upfront costs. Companies are introducing platform-based open-source models and creating an ecosystem to address specific customer needs. Outcome-based pricing and service agreements are other models available in the industry.
Frost Perspective
By 2030, the subscription-based pricing model will become more prominent. Refurbished robots will be used in less demanding applications, while robot rentals will be a prominent business model explored in this space.
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints