Dispensing Robots Market

Global Dispensing Robots Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The Global Dispensing Robots Market size was worth USD 1.82 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.3 % to reach USD 3.4 billion in 2029.

There are programmable machines and devices that can be programmed by humans to perform repetitive and dangerous activities without the need for human labor, resulting in a higher level of accuracy and efficiency. Robots are used to distribute materials, products, and objects through the process of automatic distribution. Robots are made up of machine vision subsystems that serve as visual sensors and are linked to powerful controllers for more precise navigation. Adhesives and sealants are applied in a variety of applications with the help of Dispensing Robots. Among the many tasks associated with this are the fastening of pieces together, painting, and moving parts from one place to another.

In addition, in hospitals, once a prescription is entered into a pharmacy computer system, the dispenser robot scans the patient name and dosage amount with the help of a barcode scanner. The robot uses two types of vacuum grippers. One is for picking up medicine boxes and the other is for handling more delicate medicated glass vials. After the pharmacist has reviewed the medicine, it is kept in the basket and the dispenser robots deliver it to the patients.

Global Dispensing Robots Market Drivers:

The introduction of Dispensing Robots has simplified the production process as well as performed various tasks in other sectors. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the amount of labor being employed in performing various operations, which has, in turn, led to a decrease in the cost of production. As a result of these factors, the Dispensing Robots market is expected to grow in the near future. As workplace safety becomes increasingly important, ease of installation and operation, and advancements in technology will lead to more Dispensing Robots being used in the workplace in the future.

Global Dispensing Robots Market Restraints:

The high investment and installation costs associated with Dispensing Robots in various industries are limiting market growth. Reconfiguring and reinstalling robots is a very costly process, especially when it comes to low-volume production. Additionally, the workspace requirements, reach, and payload limits of robots can change depending on the application in which they are used.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global dispensing robots market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on product type, operational range, end-use, and region.

Global Dispensing Robots Market - By Product Type:

• 6-axis robots
• SCARA robots
• Articulated robots
• Cylindrical robots

A segment of articulated robots led the global market in 2021, and it will continue to grow at a high CAGR in the global market over the rest of the forecast period as well. An articulated robot has rotary joints and can have up to 10 or more axes compared to other dispenser robots. Due to this, they are able to move more freely, which increases their flexibility, and they are also able to perform a wide range of activities. These advantages are the key factors driving articulated robots in this segment.

Global Dispensing Robots Market - By Operational Range:

• 200x200mm
• 300x300mm
• 400x400mm Up to 500 mm

As for the operational range, the segment ranging from 400x400mm to 500mm is leading the way and is expected to grow during the forecasted period as well. A large part of this growth can be attributed to the fact that there are a variety of work areas and applications that can be fitted on dispenser robots that range in size from 400x400 mm to 500 mm.

Global Dispensing Robots Market - By End Use:

• Healthcare
• Automotive
• Chemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Electronics & Electrical

In the automotive industry, the use of dispenser robots for various tasks has resulted in the growth of this segment, and it is expected to grow further. In numerous applications, Dispensing Robots are used for multiple tasks, such as painting, cleaning, bonding, and many other things. Additionally, it helps to reduce costs by giving manufacturers more flexibility when it comes to manufacturing lines with shorter changeover times. This in turn helps them to increase their productivity and, at the same time, reduce the number of accidents that can cause injuries to the workers. These benefits are driving the automotive industry in this segment. 

Global Dispensing Robots Market – By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America 
• Middle East and Africa

Asia-Pacific is expected to grow and hold the largest market share in this region during the forecasted period. The various technological advancements and increased investment in research and development for robots in this region will boost the market share of dispenser robots. With an increase in the population, consumer demand and consumption have risen, and rising automation, majorly in the manufacturing industry, is driving the market in this region. China and most of the South Asian countries like Korea, Japan, Singapore, and many others are rapidly adopting dispenser robots to increase their productivity and reduce human work.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Major Key Players in the Global Dispensing Robots Market are ESYS Automation, Mitsubishi Electric, Techcon, Kawasaki Robotics, Nordson Corporation, ABB, Dispense Works, Inc., Fanuc, Yaskawa Motoman, Simplimatic Engineering Holdings LLC, and others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET:

• In August 2020, Mitsubishi Electric India announced the launch of the MELFA ASSISTA Series of Collaborative Robots to assist industries in improving productivity, automation, flexibility, and safety.
• In May 2021, Kawasaki announced the launch of the RS013N medium payload robot, which has a 13 kg payload capacity and can be used in a wide range of applications due to its installation flexibility. It will also be fast, resulting in shorter cycle times and higher productivity.
• In April 2022, Ready Robotics and Kawasaki Robotics announced a collaboration to bring Ready's Forge/OS software to Kawasaki's robot hardware. This collaboration will aid in the simplification of automation setup, programming, and deployment, helping reduce common problem areas for end users.
• In January 2022, Mitsubishi Electric announced a collaboration with Cartken, a Google-alumni start-up, to deploy a small number of Cartken's delivery robots in a Japanese mall that can provide indoor and curb-side food delivery services, at first to Starbucks customers.
• In May 2018, Nordson Corporation announced the launch of the new GV Series Gantry Fluid Dispensing Robots that will include a dispensing software program and a camera for ease of setup and programming, resulting in a higher level of productivity compared to previous models.