The Disinfection Robots Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 30.1% from 2021 to 2028 to reach $2.79 billion by 2028. Disinfection is the process of eliminating disease-causing microorganisms and viruses from the desired environment.
Disinfection robots are machines developed to perform surface disinfection by applying ultraviolet (UV) radiations, disinfectant sprays, or a combination of both. Hospital-acquired infections have been a major issue in the healthcare industry globally. Millions of patients get infected every year, and thousands die due to diseases acquired in the hospital.
Disinfection robots are mobile robots that can navigate autonomously or with the help of an operator. In recent years, the use of disinfection robots has increased from hospitals to public transportation and other public spaces such as shopping malls due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The key factors driving the global disinfection robots market are the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections and the advantages offered by disinfection robots over manual disinfection. In addition, emerging economies and technological advancements in the field of robotics are expected to provide significant opportunities for the growth of this market in the coming years.
However, the limitations of disinfection robots, such as the inability to disinfect bacterial and viral pathogens trapped in dirt and organic soiling, may restrain the growth of this market to some extent. Similarly, the high initial cost coupled with additional repair & maintenance costs poses a major challenge for the players operating in this market.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Global Disinfection Robots Market
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an influx of patients and a shortage of medical staff across healthcare sectors worldwide. In order to curb the spread of infection in essential areas such as healthcare facilities and other public areas and reduce the exposure of healthcare personnel to infected patients, disinfection robots were deployed to clean and sterilize (disinfect) the surfaces in desired areas.
Disinfection robots utilize a precise wavelength of UV light to eliminate viruses and other types of harmful microorganisms on exposed surfaces. These robots can be operated remotely to prevent exposure to UV radiation. Healthcare facilities worldwide have been using these robots to eliminate viruses, and other types of harmful microorganisms from rooms, hallways, and door handles. For instance, UVD Robots (Denmark) launched its robot that uses intense short-wavelength ultraviolet-C (UVC) light to clean hospital rooms and polluted surfaces to prevent hospital-acquired diseases. According to the company's CEO, the company reportedly shipped hundreds of its disinfection robots to China in February 2020 and hundreds more throughout Europe in March 2020.
Further, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), hospitals in China ordered more than 2,000 UVD robots from Blue Ocean Robotics (Denmark). The company had projected a revenue growth target of 400% in 2020. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic thus acted as a catalyst for the growth of the disinfection robots market.
Key Findings of the Global Disinfection Robots Market Study:
Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Robots to Dominate Market
In 2021, the ultraviolet light disinfection robots segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the global disinfection robots market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to the increasing awareness about hospital-acquired infections, the efficacy of UV-C irradiation to disinfect surfaces, and the increased need for disinfection and sanitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fully Autonomous Disinfection Robots to Dominate Market
In 2021, the fully autonomous disinfection robots segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the global disinfection robots market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to factors such as the minimal manual interaction required for operating these robots and their efficient disinfection process.
Hospitals Segment to Dominate Market
In 2021, the hospitals segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the global disinfection robots market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to factors such as the high prevalence of healthcare-acquired infections and their high economic burden, rising healthcare expenditures, growing awareness about the advantages of disinfection robots, and increased adoption of disinfection robots in healthcare facilities as a protective measure against the COVID-19 outbreak.
Europe: The Largest Regional Market
In 2021, Europe dominated the global disinfection robots market. The largest market share of this region is primarily attributed to numerous government initiatives to adopt disinfection robots as a preventative measure against the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics in healthcare are anticipated to augment the growth of the disinfection robot market in Europe.
Key Players
The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of product portfolio offerings, type, technology, end user, geographic presence, and key strategic developments adopted by leading market players in the industry over the past four years.
The key players profiled in the global disinfection robots market are SESTO Robotics Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), UVD Robots (Denmark), PDI, Inc. (U.S.), Xenex Disinfection Services Inc. (U.S.), Nevoa Inc. (U.S.), Badger Technologies LLC (U.S.), Skytron, LLC (U.S.), Omron Corporation (Japan), Fetch Robotics, Inc. (U.S.), Finsen Technologies Ltd (U.K.), Taimi Robotics Technology Co. Ltd (China), Akara Robotics Ltd. (Ireland), Siemens AG (Germany), and Milagrow Business & Knowledge Solutions (Pvt.) Limited (India).
Scope of the Report:
Disinfection Robots Market, by Type
Disinfection Robots Market, by Technology
Disinfection Robots Market, by End User
Disinfection Robots Market, by Geography
Key questions answered in the report:
This report provides pre & post COVID-19 market estimates.
1. Introduction
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Market Ecosystem
1.3. Currency
1.4. Key Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Process
2.2. Data Collection & Validation
2.2.1. Secondary Research
2.2.2. Primary Research
2.3. Market Assessment
2.3.1. Market Size Estimation
2.3.1.1. Bottom-up Approach
2.3.1.2. Top-down Approach
2.3.1.3. Growth Forecast
2.3.2. Market Share Analysis
2.4. Assumptions for the Study
2.5. Limitations for the Study
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Insights
4.1. Market Overview
4.2. Drivers
4.2.1. High Incidence of Hospital-acquired Infections
4.2.2. Improved Focus on Infection Control Due to Emerging Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases
4.2.3. Focus on Reducing Reimbursement Payment Cuts Due to Hospital-Acquired Infections
4.2.4. Advantages Over Manual Disinfection
4.3. Restraints
4.3.1. Limitations of Disinfection Robots
4.4. Opportunities
4.4.1. Emerging Economies
4.4.2. Technological Advancements in the Field of Robotics
4.5. Challenges
4.5.1. High Capital and Operational Cost
4.6. Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Disinfection Robots Market
4.7. Market Trends
4.7.1. Launch of Advanced Disinfection Robots
4.7.2. Companies Raising Funds
4.7.3. Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G Technologies in Disinfection Robots
4.8. Pricing Analysis
5. Global Disinfection Robots Market, by Type
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Robots
5.3. Disinfectant Spraying Robots
5.4. Combined System Disinfection Robots
6. Global Disinfection Robots Market, by Technology
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Fully Autonomous Disinfection Robots
6.3. Semi-autonomous Disinfection Robots
7. Global Disinfection Robots Market, by End User
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Hospitals
7.3. Transportation
7.4. Industries
7.5. Hospitality
7.6. Other End Users
8. Global Disinfection Robots Market, by Geography
8.1. Introduction
8.2. North America
8.2.1. U.S.
8.2.2. Canada
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Germany
8.3.2. France
8.3.3. U.K.
8.3.4. Italy
8.3.5. Spain
8.3.6. Switzerland
8.3.7. Rest of Europe (ROE)
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. China
8.4.2. Japan
8.4.3. South Korea
8.4.4. Singapore
8.4.5. India
8.4.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific (ROAPAC)
8.5. Latin America
8.6. Middle East & Africa
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Key Growth Strategies
9.3. Competitive Benchmarking
9.4. Market Share Analysis (2020)
9.4.1. UVD Robots (Subsidiary of Blue Ocean Robotics) (Denmark)
9.4.2. Xenex Disinfection Services (U.S.)
9.4.3. Skytron, LLC (U.S.)
10. Company Profiles (Business Overview, Financial Overview, Product Portfolio, and Strategic Developments)
10.1. SESTO Robotics Pte. Ltd.
10.2. UVD Robots (A Subsidiary of Blue Ocean Robotics)
10.3. PDI, Inc.
10.4. Xenex Disinfection Services Inc.
10.5. Nevoa Inc.
10.6. Badger Technologies, LLC. (a Subsidiary of Jabil Inc.)
10.7. Skytron, LLC
10.8. OMRON Corporation
10.9. Fetch Robotics, Inc. (a Subsidiary of Zebra Technologies Corporation)
10.10. Finsen Technologies LTD.
10.11. Taimi Robotics Technology Co.Ltd
10.12. Akara Robotics Ltd.
10.13. Siemens AG
10.14. Milagrow Business & Knowledge Solutions (Pvt.) Limited
11. Appendix
11.1. Questionnaire
11.2. Available Customization
List of Tables
Table 1 Disinfection Robots Market Drivers: Impact Analysis (2021–2028)
Table 2 Common Type of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)
Table 3 Disinfection Robots Market Restraints: Impact Analysis (2021–2028)
Table 4 Recently Launched Disinfection Robots in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Table 5 Pricing of Disinfection Robots
Table 6 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019-2028 (USD Million)
Table 7 Key Companies Offering Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Robots
Table 8 Global Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 9 Key Companies Offering Disinfectant Spraying Robots
Table 10 Global Disinfectant Spraying Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 11 Key Companies Offering Combined System Disinfection Robots
Table 12 Global Combined System Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 13 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019-2028 (USD Million)
Table 14 Key Companies Offering Fully Autonomous Disinfection Robots
Table 15 Global Fully Autonomous Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 16 Key Companies Offering Semi-Autonomous & Teleoperated Disinfection Robots
Table 17 Global Semi-Autonomous Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 18 Global Disinfection Robots Market size, by End User, 2019-2028 (USD Million)
Table 19 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size for Hospitals, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 20 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size for Transportation, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 21 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size for Industries, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 22 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size for Hospitality, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 23 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size for Other End Users, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 24 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 28 North America: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 29 HAI Standardized Infection Ratios in the U.S., Quarter-On-Quarter Comparison from 2019 to 2020
Table 30 U.S.: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 31 U.S.: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 32 U.S.: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 33 Disinfection Robots Funded by NGEN COVID-19 Response Program
Table 34 Canada: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 35 Canada: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 36 Canada: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 37 Europe: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 38 Europe: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 39 Europe: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 40 Europe: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 41 Germany: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 42 Germany: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 43 Germany: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 44 France: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 45 France: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 46 France: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 47 U.K.: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 48 U.K.: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 49 U.K.: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 50 Italy: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 51 Italy: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 52 Italy: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 53 Spain: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 54 Spain: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 55 Spain: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 56 Switzerland: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 57 Switzerland: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 58 Switzerland: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 59 ROE: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 60 ROE: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 61 ROE: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 62 Asia-Pacific: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Country/Region, 2019–2028 (USD MILLION)
Table 63 Asia-Pacific: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD MILLION)
Table 64 Asia-Pacific: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD MILLION)
Table 65 Asia-Pacific: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD MILLION)
Table 66 Some of the Companies Offering Disinfection Robots in China
Table 67 China: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD MILLION)
Table 68 China: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 69 China: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 70 Japan: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 71 Japan: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 72 Japan: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 73 South Korea: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 74 South Korea: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 75 South Korea: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 76 Singapore: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 77 Singapore: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 78 Singapore: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 79 India: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 80 India: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 81 India: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 82 ROAPAC: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 83 ROAPAC: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 84 ROAPAC: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 85 Number of COVID-19 Cases in Latin America Countries
Table 86 Latin America: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 87 Latin America: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 88 Latin America: Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 89 Middle East & Africa: Disinfections Robots Market Size, by Type, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 90 Middle East & Africa: Disinfections Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 91 Middle East & Africa: Disinfections Robots Market Size, by End User, 2019–2028 (USD Million)
Table 92 Recent Developments, by Company, 2018-2021
List of Figures
Figure 1 Research Process
Figure 2 Key Secondary Sources
Figure 3 Primary Research Techniques
Figure 4 Key Executives Interviewed
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews (Supply-Side & Demand-Side)
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation
Figure 7 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2021 VS 2028 (USD Million)
Figure 8 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2021 Vs 2028 (USD Million)
Figure 9 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2021 Vs 2028 (USD Million)
Figure 10 Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Geography
Figure 11 Market Dynamics
Figure 12 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Type, 2021–2028 (USD Million)
Figure 13 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Technology, 2021–2028 (USD Million)
Figure 14 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by End User, 2021–2028 (USD Million)
Figure 15 Global Disinfection Robots Market Size, by Geography, 2021–2028 (USD Million)
Figure 16 North America: Disinfection Robots Market Snapshot
Figure 17 Europe: Disinfection Robots Market Snapshot
Figure 18 Asia-Pacific: Disinfection Robots Market Snapshot
Figure 19 Key Growth Strategies Adopted by Leading Players, 2018-2021
Figure 20 Disinfection Robots: Competitive Benchmarking
Figure 21 Disinfection Robots Market: Competitive Benchmarking by Geography
Figure 22 Market Share Analysis: Disinfection Robots, 2020
Figure 23 Jabil Inc: Financial Overview, 2020
Figure 24 Omron Corporation: Financial Overview, 2020
Figure 25 Zebra Technologies Corporation: Financial Overview, 2020
Figure 26 Siemens AG: Financial Overview (2020)
This report provides pre & post COVID-19 market estimates.
This report provides pre & post COVID-19 market estimates.
Published Date: Jan-2023
Published Date: Oct-2023
