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Search and Rescue Robots
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Market Research
Report – Forecast till
2030
Global Search and Rescue Robots Market Research Report: Information By Operation
(Autonomous and Remotely Operated), By Platform (Land, Maritime, and Airborne), And By
Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2030.
Global Search and Rescue Robots Market Size was valued at USD 18.35 billion in 2022. The Search
and Rescue Robots market is projected to grow from USD 21.6897 Billion in 2023 to USD
59.15049787 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.20% during
the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Increased defense spending, development of search and rescue
robots, and an increase in terrorist attacks are the key market driver enhancing market growth.
Figure 1: Global Search and Rescue Robots Market Size, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2030
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
The Advancements of Search and rescue robots has increased the demand in developing
nations to boost the market growth
Robots are essential in situations where there is a risk to life because they can work for longer
periods of time without resting, easily access areas that human rescuers find challenging, and can
work in environments that are not always conducive to human rescue. Robots are also used to
gather data prior to beginning a rescue mission by evaluating the environment and location. By
identifying the victims, rescue crews may concentrate their efforts in certain regions.
Since every victim's minute might mean the difference between life and death, time is of the essence
when lives are at stake. This is why these robots were created to arrive swiftly and shorten the
duration of these operations. The rescuers are hesitant to employ these technologies since they are
not yet thought to be reliable enough, despite the fact that these robots have significant benefits
over people. In a similar vein, while integrated and centrally organized robot teams can be useful for
studies, most rescues prefer autonomously deployable individual devices. For instance, The
University of Manchester collaborated on a project in 2019 to improve the detection of survivors
under debris after a disaster. They developed chemical sensors that could be mounted on worm
robots that could enter through any small crack in the debris and alert rescuers if any survivors were
found. Additionally, there is Hydronalix EMILY, a robotic rescue boat that can be remotely operated
and used to save drowning victims. Five to eight people can hold on to it until they are pulled back to
safety. Technology development is thus fueling the market for search and rescue robots.
Robots used for search and rescue are outfitted with a variety of sensors, including cameras, LIDAR,
and ultrasonic sensors, which allow the robots to comprehend their surroundings and enable
autonomous operation. Additionally, they have processing systems aboard that analyze sensor data
and render judgments based on pre-programmed algorithms or machine learning models.
Navigation in complicated and changing situations, robustness to sensor failures or communication
loss, and decision-making under uncertainty are some of the major difficulties faced by autonomous
search and rescue robots. By creating sophisticated algorithms and technologies like simultaneous
localization and mapping (SLAM), obstacle detection and avoidance, and fault-tolerant control,
researchers are solving these problems. In general, autonomous search and rescue robots have the
potential to improve the efficiency, safety, and speed of search and rescue operations, especially in
circumstances when human assistance may not be feasible or viable.
Figure 2: Global Search and Rescue Robots Market, by Platforms, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)
Market Size in USD Bn
1,281.7
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest
of the World. The North America Search and rescue robots market accounted for USD 18.35 billion
in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a significant CAGR growth during the study period. The market for
Search and Rescue Robots is anticipated to expand creatively in the North American region.
In North America, search and rescue robots are crucial for responding to emergencies and disasters.
The military, fire departments, and law enforcement have all deployed a sizable number of search
and rescue robots in the United States. Governmental organizations like the National Institute of
Standards and Technology and the Department of Homeland Security are supporting the
development of these robots. Additionally, colleges and commercial businesses are working to
construct search and rescue robots in the US. Additionally, an increasing number of search and
rescue robots are being used in Canada by emergency responders and organizations like the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, the
UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 3: GLOBAL SEARCH AND RESCUE ROBOTS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)
Market Size in USD Bn
2.977
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Asia Pacific’s Search and Rescue Robots market accounts for the second-largest market share.
Geographically speaking, Asia Pacific is expected to expand at the highest rate because the major
nations in the region are boosting their robotics investment and vying to become the global center
for robotics. All of the economies in the region are seeing rapid expansion in this industry, and the
market under study offers enormous growth potential. As part of the Made in China 2025 initiative,
the Chinese government funded USD 577 million on the development of intelligent robots in 2019.
Further, the China Search and Rescue Robots market held the largest market share, and the Japan’s
Search and Rescue Robots market was the fastest-growing market in the North American region.
Europe’s Search and Rescue Robots market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to
2030. The increased use of robots in disaster relief and emergency scenarios is fueling the growth of
the search and rescue robots market in Europe. Robots with diverse search and rescue capabilities
are available on the market, including land-based, aerial, and marine robots. Further, the German
Search and Rescue Robots market held the largest market share, and the UK Search and Rescue
Robots market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.
Search and Rescue Robots Key Market Players & Competitive Insights
Major market players are spending much on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the
Search and rescue robots market grow even more. Market participants are also taking various
strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new
product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and
collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Search and Rescue Robots industry must
offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market
environment.
Overall, there is fierce competition in the market for search and rescue robots, which is being driven
by partnerships, existing firms, and newcomers. We may anticipate future developments in search
and rescue robot technologies and applications as the market expands. Competition in the market
for search and rescue robots is significantly fueled by innovation. To improve the functionality and
efficiency of their robots, businesses are continually creating new technologies and features. For
instance, some businesses are creating autonomous robots that can go through debris fields, while
others are creating robots that can assist human rescuers.
To establish a firm footing in the industry, numerous businesses are forging strategic alliances,
partnerships, and acquisitions. The Search and Rescue Robots market’s major players include Boston
Dynamics, Hydronalix, Kongsberg Maritime, Lockheed Martin Corporation, FLIR Systems Inc., Howe
& Howe Technologies Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Pliant Energy Systems LLC, Saab AB,
Thales Group, and others, are working on expanding the market demand by investing in research
and development activities.
Boston Dynamics is a robotics and engineering firm based in the United States that specializes in the
creation of cutting-edge robots. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) spun off the
business in 1992, and it was acquired by Google X (now Alphabet Inc.'s X) in 2013. Hyundai Motor
Group acquired the business in 2020. The Atlas humanoid robot, the Spot quadruped robot, and the
Handle mobile manipulation robot are just a few of Boston Dynamics' most notable creations. These
robots are made for a range of tasks, such as construction, logistics, military operations, and search
and rescue.
Also, Kongsberg Maritime is focused on the design and production of cutting-edge marine software
and electronics. The business is a division of Kongsberg Gruppen, a Norwegian technological firm
with operations in a number of sectors, including maritime, defense, and aerospace. Navigation
systems, underwater acoustic products, dynamic positioning systems, marine automation systems,
and subsea products are just a few of the goods and services Kongsberg Maritime provides to the
maritime sector. Marine research, oceanographic surveys, offshore oil and gas, and commercial
transportation are just a few of the uses for the company's goods.
Boston Dynamics
Hydronalix
Kongsberg Maritime
Saab AB
Thales Group
November 2022: As they are easier to transport to disaster sites and can access places that larger
robots cannot, smaller search and rescue robots are growing in popularity. As a result, miniature
robots that can be used in a number of settings have been created.
Autonomous
Remotely Operated
Land
Maritime
Airborne
North America
- US
- Canada
Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
- Middle East
- Africa
- Latin America
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. How much is the Search and Rescue Robots market?
The global Search and Rescue Robots market size was valued at USD 18.35 Billion in 2022.
2. What is the growth rate of the Search and Rescue Robots market?
The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.20% during the forecast period,
2022-2030.
3. Which region held the largest market share in the Search and Rescue Robots market?
North America had the largest share of the global market.
4. Who are the key players in the Search and Rescue Robots market?
The key players in the market are Boston Dynamics, Hydronalix, Kongsberg Maritime,
Lockheed Martin Corporation, FLIR Systems Inc., Howe & Howe Technologies Inc., Northrop
Grumman Corporation, Pliant Energy Systems LLC, Saab AB, Thales Group
5. Which Operation type led the Search and Rescue Robots market?
The Autonomous category dominated the market in 2022.
6. Which Platform had the largest market share in the Search and Rescue Robots market?
Land category had the largest share of the global market.