Global Underwater Robotics Market, By Type (Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)), Working Depth (Shallow, Deep Water and Ultra-Deep Water), Task Type (Observation, Survey, Inspection, Construction, Intervention, Burial and Trenching and Others), Depth (Less than 1000 Mts, 1000 Mts to 5000 Mts and More than 5000 Mts), Component (Light, Camera, Frame, Thrusters, Tethers, Pilot Controls and Others), Application (Oil and Gas, Commercial Exploration, Defense and Security, Scientific Research and Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.
Market Analysis and Size
Global underwater robotics market is primarily driven by rising demand for ROVs in offshore oil and gas industries and its essential need for sea exploration and scientific research. In addition, the applications of underwater robotics for salvage, rescue, and repair operation is fueling the market growth at a rapid rate. However, the high cost of ROVs and AUVs after add-ons and threats related to cybersecurity act as a restraint on the global underwater robotics market growth. Further, the technical barrier to navigation and communication of AUVs and ROVs in strong water currents and below-ice sheets may challenge the market growth. Additionally, slow advancement in sensor technology and high technical complexity in underwater robotics may impede the market growth. However, the growing development of variable payload capabilities in underwater vehicles and the integration of advanced technologies to increase the efficiency and working of underwater robotics provide lucrative opportunities to the Global underwater robotics market.
Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global underwater robotics market is expected to reach USD 8,036.40 million by the year 2029. "Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)" accounts for the most prominent type segment in the respective market. The market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and climate chain scenario.
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2022 to 2029
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Base Year
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2021
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Historic Years
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2020 (Customizable to 2019 - 2014)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Million, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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By Type (Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)), Working Depth (Shallow, Deep Water and Ultra-Deep Water), Task Type (Observation, Survey, Inspection, Construction, Intervention, Burial and Trenching and Others), Depth (Less than 1000 Mts, 1000 Mts to 5000 Mts and More than 5000 Mts), Component (Light, Camera, Frame, Thrusters, Tethers, Pilot Controls and Others), Application (Oil and Gas, Commercial Exploration, Defense and Security, Scientific Research and Others)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
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Market Players Covered
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ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc., General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., ECA GROUP, International Submarine Engineering Limited, Eddyfi, Phoenix International Holdings, Inc., Boeing, Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd., MacArtney A/S, Oceaneering International, Inc., VideoRay LLC, Saab AB, Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., TechnipFMC plc, SUBSEA 7, Fugro, SeaRobotics Corp., Rovco Ltd, Total Marine Technology Pty Ltd, Teledyne Marine, KONGSBERG, Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd., Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Deep Trekker Inc.
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Market Definition
Underwater robotics is a branch of robotics that covers the research and development, design, manufacture, and application of robots operating in underwater environments. The term can refer to any robot functioning at or below water level (marine robotic systems). Still, it usually refers specifically to autonomous vehicles designed for use underwater. An underwater robot also called an autonomous underwater vehicle, is a machine that can be remotely operated. It is designed to work underwater for continuous oceanic surveillance. Robotics has been utilized in manufacturing in the past few years. The marvelous expansion has made them more cultured and dependable for military and law implementation applications. Underwater robots play a significant role in the expansion of the offshore industry. In addition, it has numerous implementations in marine biology, underwater archaeology, and maritime security.
Market Dynamics of the Global Underwater Robotics Market Include:
- Increasing use of underwater robotics for military and security purposes
The use of underwater vehicles is increasing in military, navy, and police forces for operations such as intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), mine countermeasures, inspection and identification, oceanography, and payload delivery. This increasing use of ROVs and AUVs is expected to drive the Global underwater robotics market.
- Rising use of ROVs in the oil & gas industries
The increasing functions of ROVs over the years, mainly due to technological advancement and the need to search and explore more offshore reserves of oil and gas, are expected to hoist the growth of the global underwater robotics market.
- Increasing demand for AUVs for underwater exploration and scientific research
Several vehicles are operating successfully in the offshore industries and the applied and academic oceanographic sciences, but the availability of these AUVs at a justifiable rate for the service they offer is a prime factor.
- Growing demand for underwater robotics for search, rescue and repair operation
The constant development of underwater vehicles according to the requirement needed in operations such as search and rescue and underwater repair at remote locations and in hostile conditions is boosting the demand for ROVs, which is expected to act as a driver for the global underwater robotics market.
Restraints/Challenges Faced by the Global Underwater Robotics Market
- High cost of underwater robots/vehicles
The usage and need for underwater vehicles are increasing rapidly in various industries. Still, many businesses cannot purchase the underwater vehicle for required operations and tasks due to the high cost associated with it. The high cost of purchase and high maintenances charge of the underwater vehicle may act as a restraint for the Global underwater robotics market.
- Threats and concerns for cyber security and operational security
The communication system used to operate these AUVs and collect data at the operation center can be hacked. It poses a security risk and concern for the AUV operators and involves industries such as military, marine biology, oil and gas and offshore energy sectors. These threats and concerns for cyber security and operational security for underwater vehicles restrain the growth of the Global underwater robotics market.
Recent Developments
- In September 2019, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. launched a new UUV at Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event, Bluefin-12. This machine extends modularity and payload delivery capability for user operations. The company aimed to sell this machine for the long endurance survey purpose in the Global underwater robotics market In January 2021, International Submarine Engineering Limited successfully conducted and completed the second stage of the autonomous dock prototype project. Under this project, the company is trying to provide a platform for an AUV to latch onto a dock while remaining subsea autonomously. This will allow the AUV to charge its batteries and download the data for the operators while remaining underwater. The company is planning to sell the same system to its client for various applications
Global Underwater Robotics Market Scope
Global underwater robotics market is segmented based on type, working depth, task type, depth, components and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Type
- Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)
- Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV)
On the basis of type, the global underwater robotics market is segmented into remotely operated vehicles (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).
Working Depth
- Shallow
- Deep water
- Ultra-Deep Water
On the basis of working depth, the global underwater robotics market is segmented into shallow, deep water, and ultra-deep water.
Task Type
- Observation
- Survey
- Inspection
- Construction
- Intervention
- Burial and Trenching
- Others
On the basis of task type, the global underwater robotics market is segmented into observation, survey, inspection, construction, intervention, burial and trenching, and others.
Depth
- Less than 1000 Mts
- 1000 Mts to 5000 Mts
- More Than 5000 Mts
On the basis of depth, the global underwater robotics market is segmented into less than 1000 mts, 1000 mts to 5000 mts and more than 5000 mts.
Component
- Light
- Camera
- Frame
- Thrusters
- Tethers
- Pilot Controls
- Others
On the basis of component, the global underwater robotics market is segmented into light, camera, frame, thrusters, tethers, pilot controls, and others.
Application
- Oil and Gas
- Commercial Exploration
- Defense and Security
- Scientific Research
- Others
On the basis of application, the global underwater robotics market is segmented into oil and gas, commercial exploration, defense and security, scientific research, and others.
Global Underwater Robotics Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The global underwater robotics market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, working depth, task type, depth, component and application as referenced above.
The countries covered in global underwater robotics market report are the U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.
North America dominates the underwater robotics market as the region has witnessed a huge high presence of leading manufacturers. Moreover, the region has seen high investments in equipment for search and rescue, military, recreation and discovery, aquaculture, marine biology, oil, gas, offshore energy, shipping, submerged infrastructure, and more.
North America is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029 due to the increasing investments in offshore robotics equipment.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and Global Underwater Robotics Market Share Analysis
Global underwater robotics market competitive landscape provides details of the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus on the Global underwater robotics market.
Some of the major players operating in Global underwater robotics market are ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Deep Ocean Engineering, Inc., General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., ECA GROUP, International Submarine Engineering Limited, Eddyfi, Phoenix International Holdings, Inc., Boeing, Soil Machine Dynamics Ltd., MacArtney A/S, Oceaneering International, Inc., VideoRay LLC, Saab AB, Forum Energy Technologies, Inc., TechnipFMC plc, SUBSEA 7, Fugro, SeaRobotics Corp., Rovco Ltd, Total Marine Technology Pty Ltd, Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, KONGSBERG, Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd., Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., and Deep Trekker Inc., among others.
Research Methodology: Global Underwater Robotics Market
Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. Also, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. To know more, please request an analyst call or can drop down your inquiry.
The key research methodology used by the DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning Grid, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Expert Analysis, Import/Export Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Production Consumption Analysis, Climate Chain Scenario, Company Positioning Grid, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, Global versus Regional and Vendor Share Analysis. To know more about the research methodology, drop an inquiry to speak to our industry experts.
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