Robotic Arms In Laboratories Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Laboratory Robotic Arm Market Analysis

The Robotic Arms In Laboratories Market is expected to register a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period.

Robotic arms are rapidly being used in research laboratories for applications that need flexibility, effective space use, and seamless integration of lab peripherals. With the simplicity with which the arms may be programmed, the adoption has expanded over time. Preparing samples, running analytical equipment, and handling sample material are typical duties these robots do. As a result, lab automation is the primary driver of laboratory robotic arm use.

• Robotic arms are widely used in assay development, cell biology, bioassay validation, DNA quantification, PCR setup, and cleanup. These are optimized for handling standard labware, like microplates, reservoirs, and disposable tip racks. These are also helpful for loading and unloading microplate-based lab instruments, such as readers, washers, and reagent dispensers. 
• Further, biomedical research has employed robotic arms primarily to process samples. Their influence in the drug discovery process remained limited, which explains why the development, testing, and commercialization process takes 15 to 20 years on average. Recent improvements in laboratory automation and robotics, particularly in AI and ML, have created a new frontier in life science and pharmaceutical. Tasks can now be completed at rates and precision that exceed human competence.
• For instance, the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) recently approved 50 brand-new pharmaceutical and biological products. 33 of the 50 novel medications and biological products approved for usage had tiny molecules, while 17 were monoclonal antibodies and other large molecules. However, the number of biological approvals has constantly risen during the past few years. Such huge approvals for drugs will drive the studied market.
• Furthermore, due to its apparent benefits, including stability, high precision, repeatability, many degrees of freedom, mobility, and remote control, collaborative robotic arms have been used with medical imaging and operations for a while. In many surgical procedures, robotic surgery is now a reality. According to National Health Service (United Kingdom), 43.3 million imaging tests were reported between April 2021 and March 2022 in England. 3.67 million imaging tests were said to have been performed in March 2022. The most prevalent type of imaging in March 2022 was plain radiography (X-rays), with 1.82 million cases, followed by diagnostic ultrasound (0.85 million), computerized axial tomography (CT-scan), and magnetic resonance imaging (0.56 million).
• Moreover, more tests are being sent to the lab due to a higher number of patients and an increasing number of tests available. However, the need for more staff to process these samples leaves medical facilities needing help. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for lab workers is growing. For instance, the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicted that by 2030 there would be a shortage of 42,600 and 121,300 clinicians by the end of the following decade. This would drive the demand for the studied market.
• Furthermore, the Russia-Ukraine war is impacting the supply chain of electronic components. The dispute has disrupted the supply chain, causing shortages and price increases for raw materials, affecting robotic arms manufacturers and potentially leading to higher costs for end-users.

Laboratory Robotic Arm Industry Segmentation

A robotic arm is a mechanical, programmable device that manipulates objects like a human arm. Various medical institutions apply robotic arms to drive innovations in the healthcare industry. Robotic arms can prepare blood tests and medications in labs, assist in physical therapy, etc.

The robotic arms in laboratories market is segmented by Type (articulated arm, dual arm, parallel link arm), application (drug discovery, digital imaging, genomics & proteomics, clinical diagnostics, system biology), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest of the World). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments.