Global and U.S. Ground Robots (UGVs) Market Report, Published by QY Research.

QY Research has released a comprehensive new market report on Ground Robots (UGVs), are robotic systems that operate on the ground without a human onboard, either remotely controlled, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous. They are equipped with sensors, cameras, actuators, and navigation systems to perform tasks such as surveillance, logistics, inspection, reconnaissance, bomb disposal, agriculture, and industrial operations. Unlike drones (UAVs) that operate in the air, UGVs are designed to navigate terrain, obstacles, and confined environments on land, and they are used across military, industrial, agricultural, and service sectors.

Core Market Data

Global market size: USD 4.1 billion
CAGR (2024-2030): 9.20 %
Average price: USD 3000per unit
Annual production: 1.4 million units
Gross margin: 45%
Production capacity: 1.6 million units

List of Main Players

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT, USA)
Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC, USA)
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD, USA)
BAE Systems (LSE: BA., UK)
Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK, USA)
QinetiQ Group (LSE: QQ., UK)
iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT, USA)
Teledyne Technologies (NYSE: TDY, USA)
Rheinmetall (ETR: RHM, Germany)
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX, USA)
Elbit Systems (NASDAQ: ESLT, Israel)
UBTech Robotics (HKEX: 9880, China)
SIASUN Robot & Automation (SZSE: 300024, China)
Milrem Robotics (Estonia)
Clearpath Robotics (Canada)
Roboteam (Israel)
SuperDroid Robots (USA)
Boston Dynamics (USA)

1. By Product Type

Tactical / Military UGVs
Industrial / Commercial UGVs
Service & Inspection UGVs
Autonomous / Research UGVs

2. By Autonomy Level

Remotely Operated (Teleoperated)
Semi-Autonomous
Fully Autonomous

3. By Mobility Platform

Wheeled UGVs
Tracked UGVs
Legged / Quadruped UGVs
Hybrid / Modular Platforms

4. By Application

Military & Defense Forces
Security & Law Enforcement Agencies
Industrial & Manufacturing Enterprises
Agriculture & Farming Enterprises
Research Institutions & Academia

Case Study for Bidding

Time: March 2025
Supplier: QinetiQ Group
Buyer: National Defense Logistics Agency
Product: Tracked Unmanned Ground Vehicle (EOD & Reconnaissance Configuration)
Quantity: 24 Units
Contract Value: 18.6 Million
Delivery Timeline: 9 Months

Case Study for End Using

End User: National Defense Logistics Agency - Field Operations Division

Application: The unmanned ground vehicles are deployed for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), reconnaissance, and perimeter surveillance in high-risk environments. Equipped with high-resolution cameras, robotic arms, and sensor suites, the UGVs enable operators to inspect suspicious objects, collect situational data, and perform remote intervention tasks while minimizing personnel exposure to danger. The deployment improves operational safety, response efficiency, and mission reliability in both urban and rugged terrain scenarios.

Installation Location / Usage Stage

Installation Location: Deployed in field operation zones, including urban environments, military bases, border areas, and hazardous sites, with control stations installed in command vehicles or mobile operation centers.
Usage Stage: Used primarily during the operational and maintenance stages, supporting pre-mission reconnaissance, active mission execution (EOD, surveillance, logistics support), and post-mission inspection and data analysis.

Purpose

Enhance Safety - Reduce human exposure to hazardous, confined, or hostile environments through remote and autonomous ground operations.
Improve Operational Efficiency - Enable continuous, accurate, and real-time reconnaissance, inspection, and task execution with minimal human intervention.
Reduce Operational Costs - Lower personnel risk, mission downtime, and long-term operational expenses by replacing manual field operations with unmanned ground vehicles.

Effect

Improved Personnel Safety - Significantly lowers injury and fatality risks by removing humans from dangerous operational zones.
Higher Mission Success Rate - Provides reliable real-time intelligence and precise task execution, improving decision-making and mission outcomes.
Operational Continuity - Enables sustained operations in extreme or hazardous conditions without fatigue, ensuring consistent performance and faster response times.

Alternative Technologies

Manned Ground Vehicles - Require onboard personnel, increasing safety risks and operational costs in hazardous environments.
Aerial Drones (UAVs) - Effective for surveillance but limited in payload capacity, endurance, and ground-level task execution.
Fixed Sensor Systems - Provide continuous monitoring but lack mobility and flexibility for dynamic or unpredictable environments.

Therefore, Ground Robots (UGVs) remain a highly efficient tool for conducting hazardous missions, reconnaissance, inspection, surveillance, and logistics support across military, industrial, and commercial environments. By combining remote operation, autonomous navigation, and advanced sensor integration, UGVs significantly reduce human exposure to risk, improve real-time situational awareness, and ensure consistent operational performance in complex or hostile terrain. Their ability to operate continuously, carry specialized payloads, and adapt to diverse mission requirements makes them a cost-effective and reliable alternative to manned operations and fixed systems, particularly in scenarios where safety, precision, and operational continuity are critical.

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