Firefighting Robots Market

Market Insights

Firefighting robots refer to unmanned ground vehicles remotely controlled by a human operator in order to mitigate and extinguish fires. The main task of these robots is to minimize the exposure of human firefighters to dangerous and hostile conditions. Besides fire extinguishing applications, firefighting robots are also used for numerous other purposes, such as fire detection, fire suppression, the searching and rescuing of trapped people, and to the evaluation of the geographical conditions of the area. Equipped with a number of advanced sensors and GPS systems, firefighting robots are capable of identifying the cause and origin of the fire in order to assist first responders by keeping them away from the line of danger. Based on the working environment and conditions, a variety of locomotive techniques, such as tracked robots, wheeled robots, and legged robots, are used for different firefighting applications. These robots can either carry water in an onboard tank or carry the fire hose to spray water on the fire. Some firefighting robots are also outfitted with fans and blowers to clear away smoke generated during a fire accident, allowing for better visibility and avoiding suffocation.

Leading robotics developer companies have been engaged in the design and development of advanced firefighting solutions with a higher degree of safety features and functionality. With the introduction of advanced electromechanical sensor technology, firefighting robots are all set to become an essential component of modern firefighting systems. Continuous developments have been made to make firefighting robots capable of tackling critical fire accidents in places such as warehouses, tunnels, other infrastructures, and wildfires.

The benefits of firefighting robots mentioned above have also encouraged public safety and civil defense organizations in various countries to use firefighting robots in their firefighting troops. In addition, numerous governments across the world have been heavily investing in robotic companies for the development of advanced firefighting robots. Therefore, factors such as the utility of firefighting robots, continuous advancement in the field of robotics, and encouragement by government agencies are expected to boost the demand for firefighting robots during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025.

The report titled “Firefighting Robots Market: Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Analysis, 2017–2025” provides vital observations into the global firefighting robots market, with an emphasis on the market’s size and evaluation for the period of 2015–2025. The study offers a complete top-to-bottom examination of different market segments such as locomotion, water carriage, and various major countries across the globe. The study also provides a comparative analysis of each sub-segment for the years 2016 and 2025. The report additionally provides a deep perspective on ongoing market trends, including market drivers, limitations, and vital growth opportunities.

In order to assist strategic decision-makers, the report includes a detailed profiling of the leading firefighting robot manufacturers, their market positioning, market approach, and key advancements. Some of the major firefighting robot manufacturers mapped in the report include Agni Industries Fire Service, Ltd., BSS Holland BV, Changzhou Changtan Robot Co., Ltd., DigiRobotics LLC, DOK-ING d.o.o., DRB Fatech Co., Ltd., Howe and Howe Technologies, IZ Holding, InRob Tech Ltd., Lockheed Martin, LUF GmbH, Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd., Parsha Holdings, QinetiQ Group PLC, and Ryland Research Ltd.

Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

• current and future market trends in the firefighting robots industry to identify growth pockets
• Key market dynamics such as market drivers, market restraints, and their effects on the overall firefighting robots market
• Current market conditions and future prospects in the market for firefighting robots
• comprehensive competitive analysis
• Market size data for the trailing two years (2015 and 2016)

Overall, the research study provides an overall perspective of the global firefighting robots market, providing estimates and market size from 2017 to 2025 based on the previously mentioned factors.

The global firefighting robots market is segmented, based on the locomotion of robots, into the following categories:

• Tracked firefighting robots
• Wheeled firefighting robots
• Humanoid firefighting robots

In 2016, tracked firefighting robots dominated the overall market for firefighting robots worldwide. Tracked firefighting robots use locomotion techniques similar to combat military tanks and are ideally suited for locomotion in rough and uneven terrain. These robots provide superior traction, thus reducing slippage and improving maneuverability, irrespective of the surface. Tracked robots are capable of climbing stairs and offer better stability with onboard water carriages and other firefighting systems. Owing to the merits offered, tracked robots are preferred over wheeled robots, and the demand is expected to grow further in the following years.

Wheeled firefighting robots followed the tracked firefighting robots segment in terms of market value in the overall firefighting robots market in 2016. Wheeled robots offer better steering control over tracked robots and humanoids, thus providing better speed control. The construction of wheeled robots is simple and requires less material. Thereby, the manufacturing and maintenance cost of such robots is relatively lower compared to tracked robots. Wheeled firefighting robots are generally used to carry fire hoses to the fire instead of carrying water onboard. However, inefficiency on uneven terrain has restricted the growth of wheeled firefighting robots.

The global firefighting robots market has been segmented on the basis of geographical regions, as per the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • U.K.
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • China
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa

As of 2016, North America dominated the overall firefighting robots market in terms of market value. Countries in North America, especially the US, have been investing heavily in the development of multifunctional firefighter robots. In 2015, the US Navy, in association with Virginia University, developed a firefighter humanoid named Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR). In addition, competitions are being conducted at universities across the country to introduce innovation and development in the field of firefighting robots. Similarly, Canada also demonstrated a significant contribution to the overall market for firefighting robots. The presence of several research and development centers and robotics manufacturers in this region has further strengthened the market’s growth.

In terms of growth, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period in terms of market value. Many catastrophic fire accidents have occurred in Asia-Pacific in the past, resulting in numerous casualties and property losses. This has significantly boosted the demand for firefighting robots in emerging economies such as China and India, among others. In addition, the presence of major robotic companies is further expected to drive the adoption of firefighting robots in the region. Thereby, the overall Asia Pacific market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025.

1. Preface
1.1. Report Scope and Description
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Phase I-Secondary Research
1.2.2. Phase II-Primary Research
1.2.3. Phase II-Expert Panel Review
1.2.4. Assumptions
1.2.5. Approach Adopted

2. Executive Summary
2.1. Global Firefighting Market Snapshot
2.2. Global Firefighting Market, By Locomotion
2.3. Global Firefighting Market, By Water Carriage
2.4. Global Firefighting Market, By Geography

3. Global Firefighting Market Analysis
3.1. Global Firefighting Market Overview
3.2. Market Inclination Insights
3.2.1. Recent Trends
3.2.2. Future Outlook
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Market Drivers
3.3.2. Market Challenges
3.4. See-Saw Analysis
3.5. Attractive Investment Proposition
3.6. Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants
3.6.1. Major Strategies Adopted
3.6.2. Analyst Recommendations

4. Global Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
4.1. Market Analysis
4.2. Tracked Firefighting Robots
4.3. Wheeled Firefighting Robots
4.4. Humanoid Firefighting Robots

5. Global Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
5.1. Market Analysis
5.2. Onboard
5.3. Hose Carrying

6. North America Firefighting Market Analysis, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
6.1. North America Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
6.1.1. Tracked Firefighting Robot
6.1.2. Wheeled Firefighting Robot
6.1.3. Humanoid Firefighting Robot
6.2. North America Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
6.2.1. Onboard
6.2.2. Hose Carrying
6.3. North America Firefighting Market Value, By Country, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
6.3.1. U.S.
6.3.2. Rest of North America

7. Europe Firefighting Market Analysis, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
7.1. Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
7.1.1. Tracked Firefighting Robot
7.1.2. Wheeled Firefighting Robot
7.1.3. Humanoid Firefighting Robot
7.2. Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
7.2.1. Onboard
7.2.2. Hose Carrying
7.3. Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Region, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
7.3.1. U.K.
7.3.2. Germany
7.3.3. France
7.3.4. Rest of Europe

8. Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Analysis, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
8.1. Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
8.1.1. Tracked Firefighting Robot
8.1.2. Wheeled Firefighting Robot
8.1.3. Humanoid Firefighting Robot
8.2. Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
8.2.1. Onboard
8.2.2. Hose Carrying
8.3. Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Country, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
8.3.1. Japan
8.3.2. China
8.3.3. South Asia
8.3.4. Rest of Asia Pacific

9. Rest of World (RoW) Firefighting Market Analysis, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
9.1. RoW Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
9.1.1. Tracked Firefighting Robot
9.1.2. Wheeled Firefighting Robot
9.1.3. Humanoid Firefighting Robot
9.2. RoW Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
9.2.1. Onboard
9.2.2. Hose Carrying
9.3. Rest of World Firefighting Market Value, By Region, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
9.3.1. Latin America
9.3.2. Middle-East and Africa

10. Company Profiles
10.1. Agni Industries Fire Service, Ltd.
10.2. BSS Holland B.V.
10.3. Changzhou Changtan Robot Co., Ltd.
10.4. DigiRobotics LLC, DOK-ING d.o.o.
10.5. DRB Fatech Co., Ltd.
10.6. Howe and Howe Technologies
10.7. IZ Holding
10.8. InRob Tech Ltd.
10.9. Lockheed Martin
10.10. LUF GmbH
10.11. Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd.
10.12. Parosha Holdings
10.13. QinetiQ Group PLC
10.14. Ryland Research Ltd.

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global Firefighting: Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global Firefighting Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global Firefighting Market, By Locomotion, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 5 Global Firefighting Market, By Water Carriage, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 6 Global Firefighting Market, By Geography, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 7 Global Firefighting Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn and % Y-o-Y)
FIG. 8 See-Saw Analysis : Global Firefighting Market
FIG. 9 Market Positioning of Key Industry Participants, 2015
FIG. 10 Global Firefighting Market Value Contribution, By Locomotion, 2016 & 2025 (Value %)
FIG. 11 Global Tracked Firefighting Robot Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 12 Global Wheeled Firefighting Robot Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 13 Global Humanoid Firefighting Robot Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 14 Global Firefighting Market Value Contribution, By Water Carriage, 2016 & 2025 (Value %)
FIG. 15 Global Onboard Firefighting Robot Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 16 Global Hose Carrying Firefighting Robot Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 17 North America Firefighting Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 18 Europe Firefighting Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 19 Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value and Growth, 2015 – 2025, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)
FIG. 20 RoW Firefighting Market Value and Growth, 2015– 2025, (US$ Mn) (Y-o-Y %)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global Firefighting Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 North America Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 North America Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 6 North America Firefighting Market Value, By Country, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 U.S. Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 8 U.S. Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 Rest of North America Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 10 Rest of North America Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 12 Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 13 Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Country, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 14 U.K. Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 15 U.K. Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 16 France Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 17 France Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 18 Germany Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 19 Germany Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 20 Rest of Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 21 Rest of Europe Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Country, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 25 China Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015- 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 26 China Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015- 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 27 Japan Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 28 Japan Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 29 South Asia Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 30 South Asia Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 31 Rest of Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 32 Rest of Asia Pacific Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 33 Rest of World Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 34 Rest of World Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 35 Rest of World Firefighting Market Value, By Region, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 36 Latin America Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 37 Latin America Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 38 Middle-East and Africa Firefighting Market Value, By Locomotion, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 39 Middle-East and Africa Firefighting Market Value, By Water Carriage, 2015 – 2025 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 40 Agni Industries Fire Service, Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 41 BSS Holland B.V.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 42 Changzhou Changtan Robot Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 43 DigiRobotics LLC: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 44 DOK-ING d.o.o.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 45 DRB Fatech Co., Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 46 Howe and Howe Technologies: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 47 IZ Holding: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 48 InRob Tech Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 49 Lockheed Martin: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 50 LUF GmbH: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 51 Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 52 Parosha Holdings: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 53 QinetiQ Group PLC: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)
TABLE 48 Ryland Research Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Industries Served, Recent Developments)