by The disinfectant robot market is estimated to be valued at US$ 1277.94 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 35% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Disinfectant robots utilize ultraviolet (UV) light, hydrogen peroxide vapor (HPV), or dry hydrogen peroxide to disinfect hospital rooms and surfaces. These robots can disinfect areas that are difficult for human cleaners to access such as ceiling corners, vents, and equipment surfaces. They reduce the risk of cross-contamination and ensure complete room disinfection within a short period of time. The increasing prevalence of hospital acquired infections and rising awareness about environment disinfection is the major factor driving the growth of the disinfectant robot market.
Market Dynamics:
Two primary drivers of the disinfectant robot market are growing healthcare-associated infections and stringent regulations regarding sterilization and disinfection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 1 in 31 hospital patients contract at least one HAI each year leading to around 99,000 deaths annually. Stringent regulations by government and health agencies mandating frequent disinfection of hospital facilities are forcing healthcare facilities to adopt advanced disinfection technologies like disinfectant robots. This is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. Higher efficiency and effectiveness of disinfectant robots compared to manual cleaning is another factor propelling their demand. These robots can disinfect 99.99% of all touched surfaces within a room compared to 70-80% achieved through manual cleaning. Their ability to save disinfection time and minimize risk of human errors during the process is positively impacting adoption rates.
Segment Analysis
The disinfectant robot market has two major segments – UV Disinfection Robot and Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor (HPV) Disinfection Robot. The UV Disinfection Robot segment dominates the overall market as these robots are more affordable and easier to deploy. These robots use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens which make them suitable for disinfecting healthcare facilities, schools, offices and other public places.
PEST Analysis
Political: Regulations related to hospital acquired infections and pandemic preparedness are driving demand for automated disinfection robots. Various governments are funding trials to deploy these robots.
Economic: The rising healthcare costs due to spread of infections is compelling healthcare facilities to invest in disinfectant robots for better disease control. The overall economic impact of COVID-19 has also increased investment in technologies promoting safety and hygiene.
Social: Growing health awareness and focus on prevention of spread of diseases through community transmission is boosting adoption of disinfectant robots. Their use allay public fears of re-infection.
Technological: Advancements in UV light technology, AI, navigation and positioning systems have made robots more effective and affordable for disinfection of complex areas without human intervention. Their autonomous functioning complement social distancing measures.
Key Takeaways
The Global Disinfectant Robot Market Size is expected to witness high growth of 35% over the forecast period of 2023 to 2030, achieving a market size of US$ 3,473.94 Mn by 2030 due to increasing need to curtail infection outbreaks and optimize disinfection processes. The North America region dominates currently due to strict regulatory emphasis on infection control and early adoption of emerging technologies amongst key healthcare organizations in the region.
Regional analysis: North America currently dominates the disinfectant robot market accounting for over 30% of the global sales. Stringent legislative focus on curtailing Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) and technological advancements are driving early adoption of disinfectant robots in the region. Countries like the U.S. and Canada are projected to continue leading demand over the forecast period.
Key players: Key players operating in the disinfectant robot market include Time Medical Holding Robotics, Blue Ocean Robotics, Ateago Technology Co., Ltd, Xenex Disinfection Services LLC, Solustar, Finsen Technologies (Thor UV-C), Fetch Robotics, Inc., Skytron LLC, MTR Corporation (Joint venture), Tru-d Smartuvc, Decon-X International, Akara Robotics Ltd., Bridgeport Magnetics, Mediland Enterprise Corporation, Bioquell PLC (Ecolab Inc), Tmirob Technology, and OTSAW Digital Pte Ltd. These players are focusing on developing autonomous, cloud-connected robots for large scale deployments across various end-use facilities.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
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