Market Trends of Micro Tactical Ground Robot Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Micro Tactical Ground Robot Market according to our research experts:
The Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Segment is Expected to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
By application, the intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. An increase in defense spending and equipment modernization plans adopted by various governments around the world will be the primary factors for the growth of micro tactical robots during the forecast period.
In the present scenario, there has been a growth in the use of micro tactical robots by defense forces of various countries to carry out covert operations. Advancements in miniaturization technology will lead to more and more soldiers being equipped with micro tactical robots as a standard issue. Moreover, various companies are engaged in the manufacturing of advanced micro tactical robots which provide defense forces with additional capabilities to carry out intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
In addition, this micro-robots help in identifying objects from far distances, locating designated targets, and breaching a compound amongst others. Moreover, advancement in miniaturization technology has also bought a newer generation of military tactical robots which are small and light and is enough for an individual to carry and capable of squeezing undetected into otherwise inaccessible spaces, these miniature robotic systems will be capable of delivering lifesaving ISR information to the operator and relay it to a command-and-control center.
Over the past few years, a new generation of robots known as throwable robots are being increasingly used by defense forces around the world to carry out ISR activities. These robots combine mobility, durability, and lightweight so they can be thrown over walls and in through windows, where they can be steered remotely to capture data using a range of onboard sensors. In addition, these miniature robots are highly adaptable to environmental conditions and come equipped with a variety of accessories, cameras, payloads, and maneuvering methods. Thus, such advancements will lead to growth in the market in the forecast period.
The North American Region is Expected to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
The North American region is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The increase in defense expenditure as well as the military modernization plans are the main reasons which will lead to the market witnessing growth in the coming years. According to the SIPRI database, the defense spending of the United States of America accounted for USD 801 billion in 2021 which was a drop of 1.4% from the defense spending budget of 2020.
There has been a drastic change in warfare in the current scenario and technology is playing a pivotal role to help defense forces to cope with changing battlefield conditions. There have been several major advancements in the development of military robotics due to technological advancements in automation and sensor systems. Currently, the United States Army is focusing on freeing up bottlenecks by increasing autonomy on the battlefield. Various microrobot manufacturing companies within the United States are now engaged in the development of microrobots in order to carry out military operations such as ISR, land mine clearance, and inspection amongst others. Thus, advancements in micro tactical robots in the coming year will lead to the market witnessing growth during the forecast period.
