A self-driving robot is an autonomous machine that can navigate and perform tasks within its environment without direct human intervention. It relies on sensors, cameras, artificial intelligence (AI), and control systems to perceive its surroundings, make decisions, and move safely and efficiently. These robots are capable of detecting obstacles, planning routes, and adjusting their actions in real time to accomplish specific objectives.
The primary components of a self-driving robot include hardware, software, and services. Hardware encompasses the physical parts that allow the robot to sense, move, and interact with its environment. Navigation systems used in these robots include light detection and ranging (LiDAR), global positioning system (GPS), cameras, ultrasonic sensors, and other navigation technologies. Their applications span mail and package delivery, food delivery, material transportation, retail delivery, and military operations. They cater to a wide range of end-users in industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
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The self-driving robot market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from$2.70 billion in 2024 to $3.26 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to the increasing demand for delivery automation, rising investments in robotics, escalating labor costs, greater adoption of AI technologies, and an increasing need for contactless services.
The self-driving robot market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to$6.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by the growing demand for autonomous delivery, heightened focus on safety improvements, expansion of the e-commerce sector, development of smart cities, and a rising need for operational efficiency. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in AI technology, enhanced sensor integration, development of energy-efficient robots, innovations in autonomous navigation, and progress in fleet management systems.
The growing demand for automation is expected to drive the expansion of the self-driving robot market in the future. Automation involves using technology to carry out tasks with minimal or no human intervention, applying machines, control systems, and software to automatically operate equipment, processes, or systems. This rising demand stems from the need for increased efficiency, cost savings, enhanced productivity, and consistent quality across various industries. Self-driving robots contribute to automation by independently executing complex tasks accurately, reducing the need for human involvement, and boosting operational efficiency in multiple sectors. For example, in April 2024, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that total installations of industrial robots in U.S. manufacturing companies reached 44,303 units in 2023, up from 40,000 in 2022, marking a 12% increase. Thus, the rising demand for automation is propelling the growth of the self-driving robot market.
Leading companies in the self-driving robot market are focusing on creating innovative products like autonomous robots to improve operational efficiency, tackle complex logistics challenges, and satisfy the growing automation needs across various industries. An autonomous robot is a machine capable of performing tasks and making decisions independently, without human intervention. It utilizes sensors, actuators, control systems, and artificial intelligence to sense its environment, process data, and act accordingly. For instance, in April 2025, Cartken, a US-based AI-powered robotics firm, launched the Cartken Hauler-an advanced autonomous robot designed for material handling in complex indoor and outdoor industrial settings. With a payload capacity of 660 lbs, all-terrain functionality, round-the-clock operation in all weather conditions, and compatibility with existing infrastructure such as elevators, doors, and software, the Hauler fills a critical gap in logistics automation. It surpasses traditional Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) by offering greater flexibility, faster deployment (within seven days), and robust performance without the need for specialized infrastructure.
In October 2023, Rockwell Automation Inc., a US-based industrial automation and digital transformation company, acquired Clearpath Robotics for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Rockwell Automation aims to deliver end-to-end autonomous production logistics solutions that simplify and transform material handling within manufacturing facilities, optimizing operations and accelerating digital transformation. Clearpath Robotics Inc., based in Canada, specializes in self-driving vehicle technology and services, providing self-driving robots.
Major players in the self-driving robot market are Tesla Inc., Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Baidu Inc., FANUC Corporation, Waymo LLC, Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co. Ltd., Locus Robotics Corp., Starship Technologies Inc., PlusAI Inc., ANYbotics AG, Pony.ai Inc., Aurora Innovation Inc., Bear Robotics Inc., Vecna Robotics Inc., Aethon Inc., AutoX Inc., Udelv Inc., Nuro Inc., Cartken Inc., Robomart Inc.
North America was the largest region in the self-driving robot market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in self-driving robot report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the self-driving robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The self-driving robot market consists of revenues earned by companies providing services such as autonomous delivery, cleaning, security patrolling, warehouse transport, and hospital supply movement. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service providers or included within the robot service offering. The self-driving robot market also includes sales of spare parts, software subscriptions, charging stations, sensors, and upgrade kits. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Software; Services
2) By Navigation Type: Light Detection And Ranging(LiDAR); Global Positioning System(GPS); Camera; Ultrasonic Sensors; Other Navigation Types
3) By Application: Mail And Packages Delivery; Food Delivery; Material Transportation; Retail Delivery And Transportation; Military Uses
4) By End-User: Industrial; Commercial; Residential
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Sensors; Actuators; Control Systems; Power Supply Units; Communication Modules; Chassis And Frame
2) By Software: Navigation And Mapping Software; Perception Software; Localization Software; Path Planning And Obstacle Avoidance; Fleet Management Software; Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Machine Learning Algorithms
3) By Services: Integration And Deployment Services; Maintenance And Support Services; Consulting And Training Services; Remote Monitoring Services; Upgrades And Customization Services
Companies Mentioned: Tesla Inc.; Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.; Baidu Inc.; FANUC Corporation; Waymo LLC
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Self-Driving Robot Market Characteristics
3. Self-Driving Robot Market Trends And Strategies
4. Self-Driving Robot Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Self-Driving Robot Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Self-Driving Robot PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Self-Driving Robot Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Self-Driving Robot Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Self-Driving Robot Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Self-Driving Robot Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Self-Driving Robot Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hardware
Software
Services
6.2. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Segmentation By Navigation Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Light Detection And Ranging(LiDAR)
Global Positioning System(GPS)
Camera
Ultrasonic Sensors
Other Navigation Types
6.3. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Mail And Packages Delivery
Food Delivery
Material Transportation
Retail Delivery And Transportation
Military Uses
6.4. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial
Commercial
Residential
6.5. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hardware, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Sensors
Actuators
Control Systems
Power Supply Units
Communication Modules
Chassis And Frame
6.6. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Software, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Navigation And Mapping Software
Perception Software
Localization Software
Path Planning And Obstacle Avoidance
Fleet Management Software
Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Machine Learning Algorithms
6.7. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Integration And Deployment Services
Maintenance And Support Services
Consulting And Training Services
Remote Monitoring Services
Upgrades And Customization Services
7. Self-Driving Robot Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Self-Driving Robot Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion