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刀具處理機器人市場預測(至 2032 年):按機器人類型、工具類型、技術、應用和地區進行的全球分析

Knife Wielding Robot Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Robot Type (Autonomous Knife-Wielding Robots, Semi-Autonomous Robots and Remote-Controlled Combat Robots), Tool Type, Technology, Application and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球刀具處理機器人市場預計在 2025 年達到 54 億美元,到 2032 年將達到 161 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 16.6%。

刀具機器人是機械臂和專用末端執行器(用於固定刀片)的工業自動化系統。它們經過編程,可執行精確、重複性的任務,主要用於製造和食品加工領域,對材料進行切割、修整、切片和切塊。例如,雕刻汽車零件、分割肉類和切蔬菜。這些機器人不僅提高了速度、精度和衛生水平,還在受控環境中執行危險的切割任務,從而提高了工人的安全性,並降低了受傷風險。

精密切割自動化的需求不斷成長

製造業和食品工業對精準、一致和高效切割作業的需求日益成長,這是推動刀片機器人應用的主要驅動力。在全球勞動力短缺和操作精度不斷提高的推動下,這些機器人能夠實現可重複性、安全性並提高生產效率。肉類加工、包裝和工業加工等行業正在整合機器人切割系統,以最大限度地減少浪費並確保品質。因此,多個行業對精準主導的機器人自動化的需求持續成長。

安全和責任問題

高速、鋒利的機械臂所帶來的安全風險已成為市場擴張的一大障礙。許多製造商面臨嚴格的合規要求,這在工業和食品應用領域都引發了法律責任的擔憂。標準化安全通訊協定的缺乏和潛在的操作風險阻礙了此類系統的廣泛部署。此外,由於先進的機器人自動化技術可能帶來人身傷害、停機以及高昂的保險費用,中小企業對採用此類系統猶豫不決。

運動和抓握控制的創新

機器人驅動、視覺系統和感測回饋機制的快速發展,為持刀機器人創造了一條利潤豐厚的成長之路。基於人工智慧的路徑最佳化、軟握控制和自適應刀壓的整合,提高了精度和安全性。這些技術創新使機器人能夠在食品、紡織和工業領域以最少的人工干預執行複雜的切割任務。在自動化投資和研發突破的推動下,製造商正在探索適用於各種應用的下一代切割解決方案。

道德和社會意識問題

公眾對「持刀」機器人的認知引發了倫理和心理方面的擔憂,這可能會影響市場接受度。對安全風險的誤解,加上對失業的擔憂,正在消費者和產業引發抵制。媒體的負面報導進一步影響了公眾認知,並限制了其大規模部署。此外,圍繞人工智慧自主性和人機共存的倫理爭論持續挑戰監管部門的核准,這促使機器人行業對透明溝通和負責任的創新實踐的需求日益凸顯。

COVID-19的影響:

由於勞動力中斷和衛生要求,新冠疫情加速了製造業和食品加工產業的自動化應用。手持刀具的機器人因其減少人際接觸並保持生產連續性而廣受歡迎。然而,供應鏈延遲、零件短缺以及研發活動暫停暫時阻礙了新的部署。疫情後的復甦促使人們重新投資於注重安全性、精準性和韌性的機器人系統,從而推動了工業和食品應用領域的市場復甦和長期需求穩定。

預計自主葉片機器人市場在預測期內將佔據最大佔有率

預計在預測期內,自動切刀機器人領域將佔據最大的市場佔有率,這得益於市場對能夠自主學習、無需人工監督即可重複執行精確切割的機器人系統的日益偏好。這些機器人利用人工智慧和機器視覺技術,提高食品加工和生產線的營運效率、安全性和一致性。它們能夠自我校準、適應各種材料並最大程度地減少停機時間,使其成為智慧自動化生產環境的關鍵推動者。

預計直葉片部分在預測期內的複合年成長率最高

預計直刀片細分市場將在預測期內實現最高成長率。直刀片可確保精確、平直的切割,減少材料浪費,並支援自動化友善設計。它們易於整合到機械臂中,並可適應多種應用,從而提高效率。食品加工廠和加工單位日益成長的需求,正在推動配備直刀片的機器人系統的全球擴張。

最大佔有率區域:

由於中國、日本和韓國工業自動化的快速發展,預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。食品加工產業的擴張、經濟高效的機器人製造以及政府的支持政策正在推動機器人的普及。此外,生產環境中對節省勞動力解決方案的旺盛需求也正在增強該地區的成長。大型機器人製造商的強大影響力以及持續的技術進步,進一步鞏固了亞太地區在全球餐具機器人市場的主導地位。

複合年成長率最高的地區:

在預測期內,由於食品製造和國防領域對工業自動化和機器人技術的日益普及,北美預計將實現最高的複合年成長率。對先進運動控制系統的投資不斷增加以及研發舉措的不斷增加,正在刺激技術創新。支持性的法規結構、人事費用壓力以及高科技生產設施的擴張進一步刺激了技術的應用。該地區對安全標準和主導製造的日益重視,也為市場成長增添了動力。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究資料
    • 次級研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章市場走勢分析

  • 驅動程式
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 技術分析
  • 應用分析
  • 新興市場
  • COVID-19的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球刀具處理機器人市場(依機器人類型)

  • 自主刀具機器人
  • 半自動機器人
  • 遙控戰鬥機器人

6. 全球刀具處理機器人市場(依工具類型)

  • 直刀片
  • 圓形刀片
  • 往復式刀片
  • 其他工具類型

7. 全球刀具處理機器人市場(依技術)

  • 感測器整合
  • 人工智慧和視覺系統
  • 驅動和運動控制
  • 安全通訊協定和故障保險
  • 其他技術

8. 全球刀具處理機器人市場(依應用)

  • 食品加工
  • 切割紡織品和複合材料
  • 汽車製造業
  • 包裝和物流
  • 電子設備製造業
  • CBRN檢測與淨化
  • 密閉空間進入與切割
  • 其他應用

9. 全球刀具處理機器人市場(按地區)

  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲國家
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 其他亞太地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 其他南美
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第10章:重大進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與合併
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務擴展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第11章 公司概況

  • Boston Dynamics
  • Ghost Robotics
  • SRI International
  • QinetiQ
  • Sarcos Robotics
  • Roboteam
  • Telerob Gesellschaft fur Fernhantierungstechnik mbH
  • Endeavor Robotics
  • ReconRobotics
  • Knightscope Inc.
  • iRobot Defense & Security
  • Milrem Robotics
  • PAL Robotics
  • Hanson Robotics
  • Cyberdyne Inc.
  • DJI(China)-Tactical drone integration
  • Clearpath Robotics
Product Code: SMRC31537

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Knife Wielding Robot Market is accounted for $5.4 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $16.1 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 16.6% during the forecast period. A Knife-Wielding Robot is an industrial automation system equipped with a robotic arm and a specialized end-effector that holds a blade. Programmed for precise, repetitive tasks, it is primarily used in manufacturing and food processing for cutting, trimming, slicing, or dicing materials. Examples include carving automotive parts, portioning meat, or slicing vegetables. These robots enhance speed, accuracy, and hygiene while improving worker safety by handling dangerous cutting operations in controlled environments, reducing the risk of human injury.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising demand for precision cutting automation

The growing need for high-precision, consistent, and efficient cutting operations across manufacturing and food processing industries is significantly driving the adoption of knife-wielding robots. Fueled by the global labor shortage and the push for operational accuracy, these robots offer repeatability, safety, and productivity gains. Industries such as meat processing, packaging, and industrial fabrication are integrating robotic cutting systems to minimize waste and ensure quality. Consequently, the demand for precision-driven robotic automation continues to accelerate across multiple sectors.

Restraint:

Safety and liability concerns

Safety risks associated with high-speed, sharp-edge robotic arms have emerged as a substantial barrier to market expansion. Many manufacturers face stringent regulatory compliance requirements, raising liability concerns in both industrial and food applications. The lack of standardized safety protocols and potential operational hazards restrain broad deployment. Additionally, small and mid-scale firms hesitate to adopt these systems due to potential injury risks, operational downtime, and costly insurance implications linked to advanced robotic automation.

Opportunity:

Technological innovation in motion and grip control

Rapid advancements in robotic actuation, vision systems, and sensory feedback mechanisms are creating lucrative growth avenues for knife-wielding robots. The integration of AI-based path optimization, soft-grip control, and adaptive blade pressure enhances both precision and safety. These innovations enable robots to perform complex cutting tasks across food, textile, and industrial sectors with minimal human intervention. Spurred by automation investments and R&D breakthroughs, manufacturers are exploring next-generation cutting solutions for diverse applications.

Threat:

Ethical and public perception issues

Public perception of "knife-wielding" robots raises ethical and psychological concerns, potentially affecting market acceptance. Misinterpretations about safety risks, combined with fears of job displacement, create resistance among consumers and industries alike. Negative portrayals in media further influence perception, limiting large-scale deployment. Moreover, ethical debates around AI autonomy and human-robot coexistence continue to challenge regulatory approvals, prompting the need for transparent communication and responsible innovation practices within the robotics sector.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated automation adoption across manufacturing and food processing sectors due to workforce disruptions and hygiene requirements. Knife-wielding robots gained traction as they reduced human contact and maintained production continuity. However, supply chain delays, component shortages, and halted R&D activities temporarily hindered new installations. Post-pandemic recovery saw renewed investment in robotic systems emphasizing safety, precision, and resilience, driving market rebound and long-term demand stabilization across industrial and food-grade applications.

The autonomous knife-wielding robots segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The autonomous knife-wielding robots segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, owing to the increasing preference for self-learning robotic systems capable of performing repetitive precision cuts without human oversight. These robots leverage AI and machine vision to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and consistency across food processing and manufacturing lines. Their ability to self-calibrate, adapt to varied materials, and minimize downtime positions them as key enablers of smart, automated production environments.

The straight blade segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the straight blade segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, reinforced by its wide applicability in meat, seafood, and industrial cutting operations. Straight blades ensure precise linear cuts, reduce material wastage, and support automation-friendly designs. Their ease of integration into robotic arms and adaptability for multi-surface applications enhance efficiency. Increasing demand from food processing plants and fabrication units is propelling the expansion of straight blade-equipped robotic systems globally.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, ascribed to the rapid industrial automation boom across China, Japan, and South Korea. Expanding food processing industries, cost-effective robotic manufacturing, and supportive government initiatives are propelling adoption. Additionally, high demand for labor-saving solutions in production environments strengthens regional growth. Strong presence of key robotic manufacturers and continuous technological advancements further reinforce Asia Pacific's dominance in the global knife-wielding robot market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR associated with increasing deployment of industrial automation and robotics in food manufacturing and defense sectors. Rising investments in advanced motion control systems, coupled with robust R&D initiatives, are spurring innovation. Supportive regulatory frameworks, labor cost pressures, and expanding high-tech production facilities further accelerate adoption. The region's strong emphasis on safety standards and precision-driven manufacturing amplifies market growth momentum.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Knife Wielding Robot Market include Boston Dynamics, Ghost Robotics, SRI International, QinetiQ, Sarcos Robotics, Roboteam, Telerob Gesellschaft fur Fernhantierungstechnik mbH, Endeavor Robotics, ReconRobotics, Knightscope Inc., iRobot Defense & Security, Milrem Robotics, PAL Robotics, Hanson Robotics, Cyberdyne Inc., DJI (China) - Tactical drone integration and Clearpath Robotics

Key Developments:

In August 2025, Boston Dynamics launched its new "Atlas-Cut" platform, a bipedal robot equipped with advanced force-feedback manipulators for precision trimming and shaping tasks in aerospace composite manufacturing.

In July 2025, Sarcos Robotics introduced the "Guardian SX-1 Knife System," a teleoperated robotic solution designed for hazardous material decommissioning, allowing operators to safely cut and dismantle explosives from a remote command center.

In June 2025, Cyberdyne Inc. announced a strategic "Make in USA" initiative to locally produce its "HAL-Cut" robotic exoskeleton systems, which augment human workers' strength and precision in meat processing and butchery applications.

Robot Types Covered:

  • Autonomous Knife-Wielding Robots
  • Semi-Autonomous Robots
  • Remote-Controlled Combat Robots

Tool Types Covered:

  • Straight Blade
  • Circular Blade
  • Reciprocating Blade
  • Other Tool Types

Technologies Covered:

  • Sensor Integration
  • AI & Vision Systems
  • Actuation & Motion Control
  • Safety Protocols & Fail-safes
  • Other Technologies

Applications Covered:

  • Food Processing
  • Textile & Composite Cutting
  • Automotive Manufacturing
  • Packaging & Logistics
  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • CBRN Detection & Decontamination
  • Breaching & Cutting in Confined Spaces
  • Other Applications

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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  • Company Profiling
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Technology Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market, By Robot Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Autonomous Knife-Wielding Robots
  • 5.3 Semi-Autonomous Robots
  • 5.4 Remote-Controlled Combat Robots

6 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market, By Tool Type

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Straight Blade
  • 6.3 Circular Blade
  • 6.4 Reciprocating Blade
  • 6.5 Other Tool Types

7 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market, By Technology

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Sensor Integration
  • 7.3 AI & Vision Systems
  • 7.4 Actuation & Motion Control
  • 7.5 Safety Protocols & Fail-safes
  • 7.6 Other Technologies

8 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market, By Application

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Food Processing
  • 8.3 Textile & Composite Cutting
  • 8.4 Automotive Manufacturing
  • 8.5 Packaging & Logistics
  • 8.6 Electronics Manufacturing
  • 8.7 CBRN Detection & Decontamination
  • 8.8 Breaching & Cutting in Confined Spaces
  • 8.9 Other Applications

9 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 Boston Dynamics
  • 11.2 Ghost Robotics
  • 11.3 SRI International
  • 11.4 QinetiQ
  • 11.5 Sarcos Robotics
  • 11.6 Roboteam
  • 11.7 Telerob Gesellschaft fur Fernhantierungstechnik mbH
  • 11.8 Endeavor Robotics
  • 11.9 ReconRobotics
  • 11.10 Knightscope Inc.
  • 11.11 iRobot Defense & Security
  • 11.12 Milrem Robotics
  • 11.13 PAL Robotics
  • 11.14 Hanson Robotics
  • 11.15 Cyberdyne Inc.
  • 11.16 DJI (China) - Tactical drone integration
  • 11.17 Clearpath Robotics

List of Tables

  • 1 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Robot Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Autonomous Knife-Wielding Robots (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Semi-Autonomous Robots (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Remote-Controlled Combat Robots (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Tool Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Straight Blade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Circular Blade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Reciprocating Blade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Other Tool Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Technology (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Sensor Integration (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By AI & Vision Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Actuation & Motion Control (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Safety Protocols & Fail-safes (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Other Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Food Processing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Textile & Composite Cutting (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Automotive Manufacturing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Packaging & Logistics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Electronics Manufacturing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By CBRN Detection & Decontamination (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Breaching & Cutting in Confined Spaces (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Knife Wielding Robot Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.