Market Overview:

The Global Unmanned Ground Vehicle Market Is Expected To Reach USD 2.8 Billion By 2023 And Is Expected To Reach USD 4.2 Billion By 2030, Growing At A CAGR Of 5.7% From 2023 To 2030.
Unmanned ground vehicles provide flexible robotic applications and support for multiple applications and mobility. The main applications of these vehicles are in the defense sector, delivering materiel, monitoring and assisting in explosive activation. It reduces the risk to human life and achieves impressive vehicle combat performance in civilian applications. These are the key market drivers for this market. In addition, unmanned ground vehicles are used in civilian applications such as nuclear power plant operations, urban research and rescue, agricultural harvesting and spraying, firefighting, and crowd control.

Market Dynamics:

Market growth will be driven by the growing need for autonomous systems for commercial and military uses

Autonomous unmanned ground vehicles are becoming more popular in the defense and business fields because they can be used for many different things. In agriculture, these self-driving vehicles are used to take samples of the soil, use mechanical weeding, handle irrigation, harvest crops, and spray them with great accuracy. Also, defense forces use these vehicles a lot for things like combat support and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. So, the growth of the UGV market is being driven by the defense sector buying more and more powerful robots.

The unmanned ground vehicles have three modes of mobility: computer-assisted driving, remote control, and self-control. The devices have GPS sensors, radar, LIDAR, ultrasonic range, communication between vehicles, and vision sensors. The UGVs are often used for business purposes, such as transporting small packages in a compartment that locks itself, keeping an area safe with an intelligent video surveillance system, and inspecting industrial buildings with thermal cameras and gas monitors.

For Instance, in February 2021, an Indian startup joined forces with BEML to create a homegrown unmanned ground vehicle based on artificial intelligence (AI). It is a self-driving UGV that weighs 750 kg and can be used in harsh weather and terrain. It can also be used for planning and to keep an eye on things.

Restraints: The market will expand more slowly as a result of less money being spent on defense and issues with bandwidth and reliability

Spending cuts on research and development and on the military by different countries around the world slow the growth of the market. Bandwidth interruptions in both wireless and some wired systems made it take longer for the controller to respond to the UGV. Because of the slow response time, the bandwidth affects other vehicles that are linked to it. Also, UGVs can't figure out where enemy soldiers are or give a full description of an enemy home. So, the rise of the market is slowed down.

For Instance, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) says that the U.S. will spend USD 801 billion on its defense in 2021. This is 1.4% less than in 2020. The cost of the U.S. military fell from 3.7% of GDP in 2020 to 3.5% of GDP in 2021.

UGVs have hardware systems like sensors, transmission systems, and control systems. Problems with the way these hardware solutions work could slow the growth of the market. Most communication problems with robots that were handled wirelessly were caused by dropped signals. During search activities, there is also a waste of time because camera views are blocked and the lighting is wrong. So, things like broken parts and problems with stability slow the growth of the market.

Opportunity: The creation of UGVs with complete autonomy

The industry for unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) has recently seen the introduction of fully autonomous UGVs. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are used to create UGVs that can function independently of humans. Autonomous UGVs can carry out their missions without any assistance from a human operator. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and security operations are two common uses for these UGVs nowadays. The market for fully autonomous UGVs is expected to grow as a result of ongoing research that is expanding the vehicles' potential uses.

By Application Insights:

The market is broken down into commercial, military, and government & law enforcement sub segments based on end use. The military sector currently holds the biggest market share, and this trend is anticipated to continue over the forecasted time frame. The use of autonomous ground vehicles in the military increases the effectiveness of logistics and troop deployment. The military can use these trucks to transport wounded soldiers and heavy equipment off the battlefield. It is anticipated that these factors would further fuel the segment's expansion.

Over 11.1% CAGR is expected to be seen in the commercial sector throughout the projection period. Commercial applications like transportation, automotive, healthcare, and others are driving this expansion. AI and ML can also help these robots learn and change in response to their surroundings.

Regional insights:

The report estimates revenue growth at the worldwide, regional, and country levels and delivers an analysis of the recent industry trends in each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.

North America dominated the global market in 2021 with a value of USD 1.02 billion in 2021 and is expected to hold the dominant position throughout the forecast period. The dominance of the region is attributed to the highest defense budget and rising spending on procurement of next-generation military robots for numerous applications. For example, in April 2021, the U.S. Army awarded FLIR Systems a $31.6 million contract to build the Man Transportable Robot System Increment II (MTRS Inc II). It detects, identifies, confirms and disposes of concealed explosives.

Asia Pacific is expected to witness the highest market growth throughout the forecast period. The dominance of the region is attributed to the highest defense budget and increasing spending on procurement of next-generation military robots for numerous applications. This increase is due to increased defense budgets in India and China. Moreover, rapid expansion of military power, rising political strife among neighboring countries, and rise in terrorism have led to growing demand for UGVs.

Europe also exhibits a significant growth rate over the forecast period. Its growth is attributed to increasing defense spending in countries such as the UK, Russia, Germany, France, and others. In August 2021, the Russian Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the prototype of the Shturm unmanned ground vehicle system based on the T-72 main battle tank (MBT).
Scope Of Report:

Key vendors:

• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman
• BAE Systems
• General Dynamics
• Irobot
• Qinetiq
• Teledyne FLIR LLC.
• Cobham
• Nexter Group
• Dok-Ing
• Oshkosh

• BAE Systems

BAE Systems has taken on the lofty goal of improving the future and protecting lives. Working here means putting their energy and creativity to use protecting the nation's security through innovative tools, top-tier goods, and ingenious strategies.  BAE Systems plc is a multinational defense, security, and aerospace corporation with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia and operations all over the world; its U.S. affiliate is BAE Systems, Inc. They provide cutting-edge electronics, security, IT solutions, and customer support services, in addition to our standard fare for the air, land, and sea forces.

• Lockheed Martin Corporation

Company help their customers stay ahead of new threats by connecting them to combined solutions and predictive technologies.

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company with its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. Its main business is researching, designing, developing, manufacturing, integrating, and maintaining advanced technology systems, goods, and services.

• Teledyne FLIR LLC.

Teledyne FLIR designs, develops, makes, markets, and sells technologies that make people more aware and aware of what is going on around them. Through their thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement, and diagnosis, they bring new ways to sense into everyday life. Teledyne FLIR Defense is a leader in surveillance imaging technologies, unmanned air and ground platforms, CBRN/hazmat detection systems, and integrated sensing solutions that meet the task needs of the global security community.

Teledyne FLIR has a wide range of products that can be used in the commercial, industrial, and government and defense fields. Their goods help first responders and military members protect and save lives, make trades more efficient, and come up with new technologies for consumers. Teledyne FLIR works to improve the safety and well-being of the public, save energy and time, and make cities healthier and smarter.

• Nexter Group

Nexter meets the needs of the French army and other land troops around the world by using its expertise in land defense systems. Its business includes supplying air and naval units with weapons systems and ammunition.

• Dok-Ing

DOK-ING is a technical powerhouse that makes heavy-duty robots and systems that can run on their own. The company is the market leader in more than 40 countries around the world, where it has more than 80% of the market share. DOK-ING has offices in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia in addition to its headquarters in Zagreb, the city of Croatia. The headquarters covers almost 20,000 m2. In the more than 30 years that the company has been in business, it has won many foreign "doing business and industrial" awards for innovations and technologies. This is because of the company's innovative approach, which has changed the way business is done.

In a few words, by combining the company's innovations and new technologies, the company creates and sells robotic and self-driving systems that protect people and property in dull, dirty, and dangerous places. These systems are mostly used in Military Engineering, CBRNE, Emergency Response, and Underground Mining.

Market segmentation:

By Types:

• Sensors
• Radar, Lasers
• Camera
• Articulated ARM & GPS

By Applications:

• Agriculture
• Chemical
• Oil & Gas
• Defense

By regional insights:

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• UK
• Nordic Countries
• Denmark
• Finland
• Iceland
• Sweden
• Norway
• Benelux Union
• Belgium
• The Netherlands
• Luxembourg
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Japan
• China
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Southeast Asia
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Rest of Southeast Asia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America

Conclusion:

Unmanned Ground Vehicles are a flexible robot tool that can be used for many different things and help with mobility. These cars are mostly used in the defense industry to carry supplies, do surveillance, and help set off explosives. It cuts down on the risk to people's lives and gives vehicles amazing combat performance in civilian settings. These are the main things that make this market go. Unmanned ground vehicles are also used for private tasks like running nuclear plants, researching and saving people in cities, harvesting and spraying crops, fighting fires, and keeping crowds under control.