Robotics Rankings

Top 9 companies ranked by AI visibility and market presence

Market:$89.4B (2024)
Growth:14.3% CAGR (2024-2030)
10companies
2
Silver

Carbon Robotics

Carbon Robotics Raises $70M for AI Robots That Blast Weeds with Lasers Carbon Robotics raised $70 million in Series D fu...

$70M
1
Champion

Boston Dynamics

Hyundai to Buy Tens of Thousands of Boston Dynamics Robots Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to purchase tens of thousands of Atlas robots from Bost...

3
Bronze

ABB

ABB to Divest Robotics Division to SoftBank for $5.375B ABB Group announced it is divesting its ABB Robotics & Discrete ...

$5375M

Complete Rankings

#1
Boston Dynamics

Hyundai to Buy Tens of Thousands of Boston Dynamics Robots Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to purchase tens of thousands of Atlas robots from Boston Dynamics for use in its manufacturing facilities, demonstrating the commercial potential of humanoid robotics.

#2
Carbon Robotics
💰 $70M

Carbon Robotics Raises $70M for AI Robots That Blast Weeds with Lasers Carbon Robotics raised $70 million in Series D funding to scale its LaserWeeder technology globally, bringing total funding to $157 million (later extended to $177 million with Series D-2).

#3
ABB
💰 $5375M

ABB to Divest Robotics Division to SoftBank for $5.375B ABB Group announced it is divesting its ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.375 billion, with the transaction expected to close in mid-to-late 2026.

#4
Collaborative Robotics

Collaborative Robotics Raises $100 Million in Series B Funding Collaborative Robotics raised $100 million in Series B funding led by General Catalyst, bringing total funding to over $140 million in less than two years since founding.

#5
KUKA

Challenging Financial Year 2024 for KUKA KUKA reported sales revenues of 3.7 billion euros (down 7.9%) and a loss of 43.5 million euros in 2024, triggering leadership changes and a strategic shift toward easier automation solutions.

#6
Bright Machines
💰 $126M

Bright Machines Raises $126M Series C Funding Bright Machines raised $126 million in Series C funding led by BlackRock with participation from NVIDIA, Microsoft, Eclipse, and Jabil, bringing total funding to over $400 million.

#7
FANUC

FANUC Industrial Robot Sales Drop 16% in FY2024 FANUC reported that robot sales decreased 16.4% to 242.4 billion yen in FY2024 due to weaker demand in automobile-related industries in China, Europe, and the Americas.

#8
Forge Automation

YC batch; Software factories; 4-day custom metal parts; Amazon experience for engineers; Rapid manufacturing; YC

#9
General Trajectory

YC batch; VLA models for physical AI; Palletization/sorting/picking automation; Multi-embodiment; YC

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About Robotics

The robotics industry represents the convergence of mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and sensor technologies to create autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks. This sector spans industrial robotics for manufacturing and warehousing, collaborative robots (cobots) working alongside humans, service robots for healthcare and hospitality, autonomous mobile robots for logistics, and consumer robotics including home automation and entertainment. The industry is characterized by rapid innovation, high R&D investment, and increasing adoption across sectors seeking to address labor shortages, improve safety, and enhance operational efficiency. Recent advances in AI, machine learning, and sensor fusion have dramatically expanded robotic capabilities beyond repetitive industrial tasks to include complex decision-making, human-robot collaboration, and adaptive learning in unstructured environments. The integration of 5G connectivity, edge computing, and cloud robotics enables real-time data processing and fleet coordination. Investment in robotics has surged following pandemic-related labor challenges, with particular growth in warehouse automation, last-mile delivery robots, surgical robotics, and agricultural automation. The technology is becoming more accessible through robot-as-a-service (RaaS) models and increasingly sophisticated development platforms. AI visibility is crucial for robotics companies as procurement decisions increasingly involve research through AI assistants and recommendation engines. When manufacturers search for automation solutions, warehouse operators explore AMR options, or healthcare facilities investigate surgical robotics, AI-powered platforms are often the first point of research. Strong visibility in AI responses helps robotics vendors educate potential customers about capabilities, demonstrate use cases, and establish credibility in a rapidly evolving market where buyers need guidance navigating complex technology choices and ROI considerations.

Key Industry Trends

  • Collaborative robots (cobots) enabling safe human-robot interaction
  • AI and computer vision enabling robots to work in unstructured environments
  • Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) models reducing upfront investment barriers
  • Autonomous mobile robots revolutionizing warehouse and logistics operations

Market Overview

The global robotics market reached $89.4 billion in 2024, with industrial robotics accounting for $58 billion and service robotics contributing $31.4 billion. The industry has installed over 3.5 million industrial robots worldwide, with annual installations exceeding 550,000 units. Asia-Pacific dominates with 74% of global industrial robot installations, led by China, Japan, and South Korea. The collaborative robotics segment is growing fastest at 32% CAGR, while autonomous mobile robots for logistics and healthcare robotics each exceeded $8 billion in 2024. Over 400 robotics unicorns and well-funded startups are driving innovation across applications.