
Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market
Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Robot Type (Wheeled Robots, Walking Robots and Drones), By Payload Capacity (Low Payload Capacity (Below 10 kg), Medium Payload Capacity (10 kg - 50 kg) and High Payload Capacity (Above 50 kg)), Range, Application, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market is accounted for $167.5 million in 2023 and is expected to reach $721.8 million by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 23.2% during the forecast period. Autonomous last mile delivery robots are self-operating vehicles designed to transport packages and goods from distribution centers to their final destinations, typically within urban areas. These robots navigate sidewalks and pedestrian areas autonomously, avoiding obstacles and delivering items efficiently. They offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for last mile delivery logistics, revolutionizing urban parcel delivery services.
According to the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, social logistics increased by 9.2 percent year-on-year in 2021, reaching nearly $52.6 trillion. With advancements in logistics and supply chain management, tracking and monitoring the delivery process from start to finish has become easier. Consequently, this factor is driving the growth of the region's market.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Increasing urbanization and population density
Increasing urbanization and population density serve as significant drivers in the autonomous last mile delivery robots market. As urban areas become more densely populated, traditional delivery methods face challenges like traffic congestion and limited parking, making last mile delivery inefficient. Autonomous robots offer a solution by navigating crowded city streets and pedestrian areas more efficiently. Additionally, rising consumer demand for faster delivery times further incentivizes the adoption of autonomous last mile delivery solutions to meet urban delivery needs effectively.
Restraint:
Technological limitations
Technological limitations present a significant restraint in the autonomous last mile delivery robots market. Challenges include navigation difficulties in complex urban environments, such as crowded sidewalks and unpredictable pedestrian behavior. Additionally, adverse weather conditions like heavy rain or snow can impair sensor performance and hinder robot operation. Furthermore, limitations in battery life and charging infrastructure constrain the range and operational efficiency of these robots.
Opportunity:
Growing interest in contactless delivery options
With heightened awareness of hygiene and safety, consumers increasingly prefer contactless delivery methods to minimize human interaction. Autonomous delivery robots offer a solution by eliminating the need for direct human contact during the delivery process. This trend enhances the appeal of autonomous last mile delivery solutions, driving demand from both consumers and businesses seeking safer and more convenient delivery options.
Threat:
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose a significant threat to the autonomous last-mile delivery robot market. As these robots rely heavily on connectivity and data exchange for navigation and communication, they become susceptible to cyberattacks. Threats such as hacking, malware, and unauthorized access can compromise the robots' operation, leading to delivery delays, theft of sensitive information, or even physical harm, which limits the market expansion.
Covid-19 Impact:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of autonomous last mile delivery robots due to increased demand for contactless delivery options. With social distancing measures in place, businesses and consumers alike have turned to autonomous robots to minimize human contact during deliveries. This has led to greater acceptance and investment in autonomous delivery technology, driving market growth amidst the pandemic.
The e-commerce deliveries segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The e-commerce deliveries segment is anticipated to be the largest in the autonomous last mile delivery robots market during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the exponential rise in online shopping, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has heightened the demand for efficient and contactless delivery solutions. Autonomous robots offer e-commerce companies a cost-effective and reliable way to handle the increasing volume of deliveries, thus driving the dominance of this segment in the market.
The drones segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The drones segment is projected to achieve the highest CAGR in the autonomous last mile delivery robots market during the forecast period. This growth is driven by advancements in drone technology, including improvements in battery life, navigation systems, and payload capacity. Drones offer the ability to bypass traffic congestion and deliver packages directly to customers' doorsteps, making them an attractive and efficient solution for last mile delivery in urban and remote areas which is fueling the growth of this segment.
Region with largest share:
North America is positioned to sustain its dominance in the autonomous last mile delivery robots market due to the region's robust infrastructure, technological advancements, and early adoption of autonomous delivery solutions. Additionally, supportive regulatory frameworks and significant investments in research and development further strengthen North America's market position. Moreover, the presence of key industry players and strategic partnerships contribute to the region's continued leadership in the autonomous last mile delivery robots market.
Region with highest CAGR:
Asia Pacific is poised for rapid growth in the autonomous last mile delivery robots market. The growth is due to the region's burgeoning e-commerce sector, urbanization trends, and investments in robotics and AI technology. Moreover, the dense population and congested urban areas in many Asia Pacific cities create strong demand for efficient last mile delivery solutions. Additionally, supportive government initiatives and collaborations between technology companies and logistics providers further drive market growth in the region.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market include Agility Robotics, Amazon Robotics, BoxBot, Eliport, Exotec, Kiwibot, Matternet, Nuro, Inc., Ottonomy, Postmates, Refraction AI, Robby Technologies, Savioke and Starship Technologies.
Key Developments:
In January 2024, Ottonomy announces its strategic partnership with Harbor Lockers (Harbor) and introduces its customized locker-on-robot, Ottobot Locker, at CES 2024. Ottobot Locker supports first- and last-mile robot delivery options to Harbor Locker locations, creating streamlined services for end customers in a hyperlocal space for pickup, drop and delivery. In addition, Ottonomy has partnered with Cooler Keg to introduce Ottobot Brew at CES, bringing a new level of mobility and service to the beverage industry.
In January 2023, Ottonomy.IO and Goggo announce their partnership for last-mile deliveries in Spain and Europe. This is the first time in Europe that a fully L4 autonomous robot will be traveling on public sidewalks to deliver commercial goods to consumers. Goggo has already started its deliveries with Ottobots in the cities of Alcobendas and Zaragoza, and will be expanding to other European cities soon.
In December 2022, Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) started two pilot delivery service programs using autonomous robots based on its Plug & Drive (PnD) modular platform at a hotel & a residential-commercial complex located on the outskirts of Seoul (South Korea). The delivery robot consists of a storage unit integrated on top of a PnD driving unit. Alongside the loading box used to deliver items, a connected screen displays information for customers.
In March 2022, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Starship Technologies collaborated & launched a robot meal delivery service on campus. A fleet of 40 autonomous robots transports food from 16 restaurants including Einstein Bros. Bagels, Steak 'n Shake, Starbucks, and Subway. Students, professors, and staff can use the Starship app on iOS & Android to place orders from certain dining partners for fast campus-wide delivery.
Robot Types Covered:
• Wheeled Robots
• Walking Robots
• Drones
Payload Capacities Covered:
• Low Payload Capacity (Below 10 kg)
• Medium Payload Capacity (10 kg - 50 kg)
• High Payload Capacity (Above 50 kg)
Ranges Covered:
• Short Range (< 2 km)
• Medium Range (2 - 5 km)
• Long Range (> 5 km)
Applications Covered:
• E-commerce Deliveries
• Food Delivery
• Grocery Deliveries
• Medical Deliveries
• Security and Surveillance
• Other Applications
End Users Covered:
• Food & Beverage
• Healthcare
• Logistics & Distribution
• Retail
• Other End Users
Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market, By Robot Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Wheeled Robots
5.3 Walking Robots
5.4 Drones
6 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market, By Payload Capacity
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Low Payload Capacity (Below 10 kg)
6.3 Medium Payload Capacity (10 kg - 50 kg)
6.4 High Payload Capacity (Above 50 kg)
7 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market, By Range
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Short Range (< 2 km)
7.3 Medium Range (2 - 5 km)
7.4 Long Range (> 5 km)
8 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market, By Application
8.1 Introduction
8.2 E-commerce Deliveries
8.3 Food Delivery
8.4 Grocery Deliveries
8.5 Medical Deliveries
8.6 Security and Surveillance
8.7 Other Applications
9 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market, By End User
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Food & Beverage
9.3 Healthcare
9.4 Logistics & Distribution
9.5 Retail
9.6 Other End Users
10 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Agility Robotics
12.2 Amazon Robotics
12.3 BoxBot
12.4 Eliport
12.5 Exotec
12.6 Kiwibot
12.7 Matternet
12.8 Nuro, Inc.
12.9 Ottonomy
12.10 Postmates
12.11 Refraction AI
12.12 Robby Technologies
12.13 Savioke
12.14 Starship Technologies
List of Tables
1 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
2 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Robot Type (2021-2030) ($MN)
3 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Wheeled Robots (2021-2030) ($MN)
4 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Walking Robots (2021-2030) ($MN)
5 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Drones (2021-2030) ($MN)
6 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Payload Capacity (2021-2030) ($MN)
7 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Low Payload Capacity (Below 10 kg) (2021-2030) ($MN)
8 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Medium Payload Capacity (10 kg - 50 kg) (2021-2030) ($MN)
9 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By High Payload Capacity (Above 50 kg) (2021-2030) ($MN)
10 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Range (2021-2030) ($MN)
11 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Short Range (< 2 km) (2021-2030) ($MN)
12 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Medium Range (2 - 5 km) (2021-2030) ($MN)
13 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Long Range (> 5 km) (2021-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By E-commerce Deliveries (2021-2030) ($MN)
16 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Food Delivery (2021-2030) ($MN)
17 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Grocery Deliveries (2021-2030) ($MN)
18 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Medical Deliveries (2021-2030) ($MN)
19 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Security and Surveillance (2021-2030) ($MN)
20 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
21 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)
22 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2021-2030) ($MN)
23 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2021-2030) ($MN)
24 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Logistics & Distribution (2021-2030) ($MN)
25 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Retail (2021-2030) ($MN)
26 Global Autonomous Last Mile Delivery Robots Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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