
Global demand for autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, is again on the rise, propelled by labor costs and shortages, as well as the need for greater operational flexibility and speed. At the same time, the technology continues to evolve, as AMRs become smarter and more nimble. The global market for autonomous mobile robots will grow from nearly $5 billion in 2024 to $14 billion in 2030, predicted Interact Analysis. While the market slowed immediately after the COVID-19 pandemic, it shows s
Global demand for autonomous mobile robots is growing due to labor costs, shortages, and the need for greater operational flexibility. Multiple research firms predict significant market expansion over the coming years, with the technology becoming increasingly capable through advances in computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning. Recent improvements enable these robots to navigate efficiently, perform precise tasks, collaborate safely, and integrate with existing enterprise systems through fleet management and artificial intelligence. The latest generation of autonomous mobile robots is expanding beyond warehouses and factories into manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors.

From left to right: Rodney Brooks, Jonathan Hurst, and Ken Goldberg. Robotics has evolved from a promising technology into a critical business tool across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, defense, and beyond. At RoboBusiness 2026, which takes place Oct. 20 and 21 in Santa Clara, Calif., industry leaders will reflect on the breakthroughs that defined the past two decades. In the show’s opening keynote session, as RoboBusiness marks its 20th anniversary, leaders in robotics

Tacta’s robotic hand comes in three- and five-finger configurations. | Source: Tacta Systems Tacta Systems last week launched the TactaBot, which includes the company’s Tacta Hand, Skill Capture system, and a Dexterous Intelligence AI model. These three components work together to create capable, scalable, and adaptable robotic hands for high-value work. “We have vison-only robots and a variety of different robots that do really good work today, which is moving objects and so on, but

The Robot Report Podcast · Building robots that survive the warehouse In Episode 256 of The Robot Report Podcast, we talk with Josh Cloer, general manager for North America at Nomagic. Josh Cloer, general manager at Nomagic. Cloer is a commercial leader who has consistently turned breakthrough robotics technology into tangible business results. As general manager at Nomagic, he is expanding the company’s footprint into North America, deploying physical AI systems that bring a new l
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