Sales of robots for the service sector grew by 37% worldwide
Summary
“They are usually designed to perform a specific task and can be found in warehouses, in hospitals and airports or even helping on dairy farms automatically milking cows.” Five top applications for professional service robots by units sold: About 121,000 professional service robots were sold in 2021 - more than one out of every three built were targeted for the transportation of goods or cargo. Hospitality robots enjoy growing popularity but compared to market potential, sales figures are still low: More than 20,000 units (+85%) were sold in 2021. “Service robots for consumers are mainly used in domestic environments: They help with vacuuming, floor-cleaning, or gardening, and are also used for social interaction and education,” said IFR´s President Marina Bill. Care-at-home robots that support an aging population to remain independent in their own homes are a growing niche market. The share of start-ups has been decreasing in recent years because the industry’s focus has shifted towards software and application development.