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Mobile Robots Set to Dominate Packaging Industry by 2031

A new PMMI report forecasts the U.S. robotics market for packaging and processing will approach $800 million by 2031, with mobile robots expected to take the largest share. The automation/robotic industry is a MIDLAND specialty. We can guide you through the process!

Mobile robots are projected to overtake industrial robots as the largest robotics segment in packaging and processing by 2031, growing from 32% to 45% of market revenue, while the overall U.S. robotics market expands from $440 million in 2025 to $800 million by 2031 at an average annual growth rate of 10.3%.

  • Mobile robots are forecast to account for 45% of total robotics revenue by 2031, up from 32% in 2025, overtaking industrial robots currently at 63%
  • The U.S. robotics market in packaging and processing is projected to grow from $440 million in 2025 to $800 million by 2031, representing a 10.3% average annual growth rate
  • 95% of end users are expected to adopt robotics by 2031, up from 72% currently using robotics in some capacity

Mobile Robots Set to Dominate Packaging Industry by 2031 | Packaging World

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