United Kingdom Robotic Sensors Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Sensor Type (Vision Sensors / Cameras, Proximity Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensors, Force/Torque Sensors, Inertial Sensors, and Others), By Application (Object Detection & Recognition, Navigation & Mapping, Collision Avoidance, Collision Avoidance, Environmental Monitoring, and Others), and UK Robotic Sensors Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Robotic Sensors Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Robotic Sensors Market Size Was Estimated at USD 77.2 Million in 2024
• The UK Robotic Sensors Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.41% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Robotic Sensors Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 169.5 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Robotic Sensors Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 169.5 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 7.41% from 2025 to 2035. The growth is being driven primarily by the use of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and collaborative robots for logistics, inspection, precision manufacturing, safety monitoring, and increased automation in many industrial sectors.

Market Overview

The UK robotic sensors market refers to the devices that help robots assess their surroundings and adapt actions accordingly. The robotic sensor market in the UK is seeing rapid expansion as Industry 4.0 and industrial automation advances. Robots are increasingly being deployed in the industrial, logistics, and healthcare sectors to improve productivity and accuracy. Advances in sensors such as LiDAR, ultrasonic, and tactile types, as well as AI, have allowed robots to view their surroundings and make decisions in real time. Collaborative robots, which rely on sensors to facilitate safe human interactions, are increasingly in demand. IoT integration facilitates predictive maintenance and remote monitoring. Sustainability and energy-efficient sensor designs are emerging trends that further UK environmental goals and expand robotic application possibilities. The market for robotic sensors in the UK is expanding as more companies use automation to boost productivity and solve labour shortages. Robots with vision and distance sensors are being used in the retail and logistics industries for last-mile delivery, packaging, and inventory control. Additionally, interest in touch and motion sensors is being fuelled by healthcare applications, including robotic surgery and rehabilitation. Research and pilot projects incorporating sensor technologies are being aided by government assistance for innovation in robotics and AI. Companies are looking at custom sensor solutions to satisfy specialised needs across new industries, despite certain operational hurdles linked to pricing and integration.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK robotic sensors market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom robotic sensors market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom robotic sensors market.

Driving Factors

Robots with sensors have also been implemented for a range of purposes, including communicating, surveillance, and fighting by military and defence organisations, as a consequence of advances in automation and robotics. Sensors are also present in security, explosives, and intrusion detection systems. Sensors on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in warehouses include ultrasonic, position, and angle sensors to enable safe operation, lift positioning, and navigation. AMRs increase accuracy and efficiency in warehouse management and logistics by facilitating operations, including inventory checks, picking, and sorting.

Restraining Factors

High investment costs, technical complexity, and specialized skills for integration and maintenance are critical barriers to the market for robotic sensors. More broadly, concerns regarding data security and the challenges of system interoperability as well as fear of job loss due to automation, inhibit widespread adoption in various industries. These factors hamper the robotic sensors market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom robotic sensors market share is classified into sensor type and application.

• The force/torque sensors segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom robotic sensors market is segmented by sensor type into vision sensors / cameras, proximity sensors, ultrasonic sensors, force/torque sensors, inertial sensors, and others. Among these, the force/torque sensors segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. These sensors allow robots to sense the amount of pressure, load, or force that is applied by the robot while it is operational, for tasks like assembly, polishing, and inspection. These sensors are mainly applied in industrial robots and collaborative robots, and any requirement for accuracy or to prevent damage is commonly dependent on aspects of control and performance feedback.

• The object detection & recognition segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom robotic sensors market is segmented by application into object detection & recognition, navigation & mapping, collision avoidance, collision avoidance, environmental monitoring, and others. Among these, the object detection & recognition segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. In areas such as manufacturing and logistics, the sensors make sorting, packaging, and pick-and-place tasks much easier. When they are used, there are fewer errors, speed is increased, and consistency of the task is increased. The object detection and recognition in robotic systems will likely continue to make traction as the industry seeks to make its processes faster and less labor-driven.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom robotic sensors market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Renishaw plc
• Sherborne Sensors
• Zytronic plc
• RoboMinder
• Grayscale AI
• Slamcore
• SICK AG
• Omron Corporation
• Keyence Corporation
• IFM Electronic
• Honeywell
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom robotic sensors market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Robotic Sensors Market, By Sensor Type

• Vision Sensors / Cameras
• Proximity Sensors
• Ultrasonic Sensors
• Force/Torque Sensors
• Inertial Sensors
• Others

United Kingdom Robotic Sensors Market, By Application

• Object Detection & Recognition
• Navigation & Mapping
• Collision Avoidance
• Collision Avoidance
• Environmental Monitoring
• Others