10 Mobile Robot Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for mobile robots as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 mobile robot manufacturers and their company rankings.
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What Is a Mobile Robot?
A mobile robot is a robot that can perform simple transportation tasks. In the past, people used to perform transportation tasks such as moving production lines in factories, but with the development of technology, mobile robot have come to be introduced. However, with the development of technology, mobile robot is now being introduced, freeing workers from the monotonous, heavy labor of simply carrying items.
Recently, more and more robots are equipped with AI functions, which allow them to determine the best route and transport packages to a predetermined location.
Uses of Mobile Robots
Mobile robots are widely used in factories, especially in automobile plants to transport heavy parts, and in semiconductor plants to efficiently transport goods in tight spaces to avoid congestion.
They can also flexibly respond to changes in production lines at food factories, so process changes that would take time with conveyor systems can be made in a short period of time.
In distribution warehouses, where goods come and go, the robot controller can check the robot's current position and operating status, enabling efficient conveyance and preventing errors.
Principle of Mobile Robots
Since the performance of each mobile robots varies individually, the following describes the functions and principles of most mobile robots that do not require magnetic tapes, etc.
The built-in laser scanner provides a 360-degree field of view, allowing the robot to determine its path and avoid obstacles to avoid collisions. In addition, sensors on both sides, back, and low front prevent collisions.
The robot can be made robust by attaching sturdy metal covers and other components, and can transport heavy loads. Some of the largest mobile robots can transport loads as heavy as 1.5 tons.
When multiple robots are used, their movements are monitored and controlled in real time. Map information can be input to the robots, and instructions can be given to multiple robots at once using communication devices.
The robots are basically powered by lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, which need to be recharged periodically.
In addition, the robot has a power on/off button as well as an emergency stop button for emergency shutdown. Robots with a dolly or touch screen are also available.
The Mobile Robots Market
According to the report The Mobile Robots Market 2020, published in September 2020 by a British research firm, the total market reached nearly $2 billion in 2019, and nearly 50,000 units shipped.
One of the reasons for the market's increased activity is that an increasing number of companies around the world are beginning to actively address the shift to manpower reduction due to labor shortages faced by developed countries such as Japan and the need for social distance due to the coronavirus that has recently been raging around the world.
In 2020, AGV revenues are projected at 11%, which is expected to translate into a 24% increase in revenues for mobile robots overall.In addition, demand growth is expected to continue over the next five years.
List of 10 Mobile Robot Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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SCARA Robot IRB 910INV
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TinyMobileRobots ApS
TinyLineMarker® Pro X
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Coalescent Mobile Robotics ApS
Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) “Serena”
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Mobile Industrial Robots
MiR EU Pallet Lift 1350
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Mobile Robot Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of March 2023 in United States of America
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Robotnik | 33.3% |
| 2 | ABB Ltd | 33.3% |
| 3 | Yaskawa Europe | 33.3% |
Ranking as of March 2023 Globally
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Robotnik | 33.3% |
| 2 | ABB Ltd | 33.3% |
| 3 | Yaskawa Europe | 33.3% |
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the mobile robot page as of March 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- ABB Ltd: 105,000
- Yaskawa Europe: 168
Newly Established Company
- KAZE Robotics: 2017 (6 years ago)
- Robotnik: 2002 (21 years ago)
- ABB Ltd: 1988 (35 years ago)
Company with a History
- Yaskawa Europe: 1915 (108 years ago)
- ABB Ltd: 1988 (35 years ago)
- Robotnik: 2002 (21 years ago)
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