The North American collaborative robot market is projected to grow from USD 0.37 billion in 2025 to USD 0.91 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 19.4%. The major market drivers include higher return on investment than traditional industrial robotic systems, increased demand in e-commerce and logistics sectors, significant benefits in businesses of all sizes, and easy programming of cobots. The opportunities include an increasing focus of automation experts on pairing robotic arms with mobile platforms such as AMRS or AGVs, a growing number of subscriptions for the Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, and rising demand for automation in the healthcare industry.
The North American collaborative robot market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of the Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. This subscription-based approach offers benefits such as reduced upfront costs, enhanced flexibility, simplified maintenance, data-driven insights, and wider accessibility to a diverse workforce. The surge in RaaS subscriptions presents exciting opportunities for market expansion, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with limited budgets. Moreover, there is an increasing adoption of robots for automation in the medical sector. The ability of collaborative robots to work with healthcare professionals safely and efficiently has opened up new possibilities for enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and addressing workforce challenges.
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Top Key Market Players:
- Universal Robotic Inc. (Denmark)
- FANUC America Corporation (US)
- Cobot Team (US)
- Doosan Robotics Inc.(South Korea)
- DENSO Corporation(Japan)
- KUKA AG (Germany)
- YASKAWA Electric Corporation (Japan)
- Rethink Robotics GmbH (Germany)
- Omron Adept Technologies, Inc. (US)
- Productive Robotics, LLC (US)
North American Collaborative Robot Market, by Payload
By payload, the up to 5 kg segment accounted for the largest share of the North American collaborative robot market in 2024, and it is expected to continue dominating the market during the forecast period. First-time users prefer low-payload-capacity cobots, which are cheaper and take up less space than robots with higher payload capacities. For instance, COBOTTA, a cobot from DENSO Corporation (Japan), has an inherently safe design owing to its low weight. The design does not require extensive use of sensors compared with higher payload cobots, thus making it more affordable. SAWYER and SAWYER Black Edition from Rethink Robotics GmbH (Germany) are single-arm cobots with a payload capacity of 4 kg and a maximum reach of 1,260 mm. These cobots are equipped with the company’s proprietary software suite, Intera. Hence, they do not require a separate software interface.
North American Collaborative Robot Market, by Industry
By industry, the automotive segment contributed the largest share to the North American collaborative robot market in 2024. The automotive industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the increasing integration of collaborative robots. In contrast to traditional industrial robots, cobots are designed to work seamlessly alongside humans, eliminating the need for physical barriers. Their versatility shines in various automotive applications, including precise assembly tasks, machine tending, welding, painting, and inspection.
North American Collaborative Robot Market, by Country
The US represents one of the largest markets for collaborative robots, driven by increasing adoption across various industries, including plastics, metals, machinery, and food and beverages. The country hosts several prominent players, including Precise Automation (US), Productive Robotics, LLC (US), and Robotiq (Canada), which have a strong presence in the US market. Robotiq is a key collaborative end-effector manufacturer serving a wide range of automation applications in the country. Major players in the US collaborative robot market are focusing on expanding production capacities and strengthening their supply chains to meet growing customer demand.
Mexico to be fastest-growing region in North American collaborative robot market during forecast period
Mexico is expected to witness the highest growth rate in the North American collaborative robot market due to the rapid expansion of its automotive, electronics, and manufacturing sectors. Increasing foreign direct investment and nearshoring of production from the US are driving demand for flexible and cost-effective automation solutions. Additionally, rising labor costs and the need to improve productivity and quality standards are accelerating cobot adoption across Mexican factories.
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Key Takeaways:
- The US is expected to account for the largest share of 71% of the North American collaborative robot market in 2025.
- By component, the hardware segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024.
- By payload, the up to 5 kg segment accounted for the largest market share of 57% in 2024.
- By application, the handling segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.
- By industry, the electronics segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 22.7% from 2025 to 2030.
- Universal Robots A/S is identified as a star player. Major market players have adopted both organic and inorganic strategies, including partnerships and investments.
- Cobot Team has been identified as a startup/SME in the market. These vendors have been marking their presence in the market by offering advanced solutions according to the requirements of individual customers and by adopting effective growth strategies.
