The total volume of the global robotics market will reach $160-260 billion in 2030, according to a study by the consulting company The Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
At the same time, the company estimates the volume of the global robotics market in 2020 at $25 billion. It is also noted that in 2030, professional service robots with a market volume of $90 to $170 billion will far outstrip conventional industrial robots and cobots with a market volume of $40 to $50 billion.
The study also considers three possible scenarios for the development of robotics for the next 10 years, which are determined by such factors as the availability of technologies and demand. The first scenario is associated with an increase in the number of individual solutions and the lack of new options for mass use, which leads to the design of targeted robotic systems, the initial prices for which are quite high.
The third possible scenario is the "Google World", in which a breakthrough in the field of AI, adaptability and connectivity will lead to the emergence of a number of intelligent modules capable of handling complex and dynamic situations. Thus, software will be a key success factor, and large-scale development companies will dominate.
