The robotics market is set to grow sixfold by 2035 — drones and robots are set to take the industry by storm

The global robotics market is set to grow almost sixfold by the mid-2030s, with autonomous factories, drones and robots poised to become the next technological wave.

According to forecasts by ResearchAndMarkets, the robotics market will grow from $64.8 billion in 2025 to $376 billion by 2035, with an average annual growth rate of around 17.3%. The main drivers will be:

• the introduction of autonomous and controlled robots in industry, logistics and healthcare;
• the growing demand for precision and efficiency in manufacturing;
• the expansion of segments: components, software and maintenance services.

Previously, the EDB predicted a new wave of investment following AI – biotechnology capable of extending active life and generating trillions in economic output. Robotics could become the next driver of global investment.

The robotics segment includes:

1. Autonomous robots capable of performing tasks without constant human supervision,
2. Industrial robots used to carry out manufacturing operations (welding, assembly, painting, moving loads).
3. Collaborative robots, which can work alongside humans to create or manufacture various products.
4. Humanoid models designed for humans, to perform dangerous or routine tasks and act as assistants.

Autonomous factories, swarms of drones and vehicles capable of moving and making decisions on the road without human intervention will become key elements of this market, opening up opportunities for waves of technological and investment growth over the next 20 years.