Search & Rescue Robots Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Search and Rescue Robots Market Report is Segmented by Platform Type (Ground, Marine, and Aerial), Operation (Autonomous and Remotely Operated), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

Search & Rescue Robots Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Search & Rescue Robots Market Size

Search & Rescue Robots Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 35.29 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 70.33 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 14.79 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Search & Rescue Robots Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Search & Rescue Robots Market Analysis

The Search And Rescue Robots Market size is estimated at USD 35.29 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 70.33 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.79% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Search and rescue robots are modern tools for rescuers to easily find the victims inside damaged buildings, collect disaster data, detect dangerous materials in hazardous situations, and provide first aid kits.
  • In the future, robots and drones for search and rescue may become cheaper, smaller, smarter, and more versatile. The inclusion of artificial intelligence in robotics makes it easier to automate the process of finding victims and sources of danger. Soon, robots may autonomously patrol the water or air without any human involvement.
  • The primary technology trends impacting the global market include substantial investments in robots, software, and components to innovate and develop new robust, agile drones that can be deployed in harsh conditions.

Search & Rescue Robots Industry Overview

The search and rescue robot market is semi-consolidated, with several major players accounting for significant shares and new startups entering the market. Some prominent companies in the search and rescue robot market are Thales, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Elbit System Ltd, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Northrup Grumman Corporation.

Companies are investing heavily in R&D for the innovation of new and advanced products and technologies that may be used in different applications related to robots. Government-funded programs, such as those by the US Department of Defense and NASA, invest significantly in advancing robotic technology for various applications, including search and rescue. These initiatives drive R&D in the region, leading to the creation of state-of-the-art SAR robots.

Search & Rescue Robots Market Leaders

  1. Lockheed Marin Corporation

  2. Elbit System Ltd.

  3. Northrop Grumman Corporation

  4. Kongsberg Gruppen ASA

  5. THALES

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Search and Rescue Robots Market Concentration
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Search & Rescue Robots Market News

November 2023: Austal Australia announced a partnership with West Australian-based Greenroom Robotics. Greenroom Robotics will integrate its Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) control software, known as GAMA, into Sentinel (a decommissioned Armidale-class Patrol Boat) that will allow autonomous navigation, remote pilotage and control, mission planning, and operations for the Australian Navy.

May 2023: Squishy Robotics Inc., a US-based company that makes impact-resistant, customizable robots for public safety, military, and industrial uses, designed a spherical, skeletal robot using a multi-year, proof-of-concept ESI funding of USD 500,000 from NASA. These robots are designed to detect gas leaks and other hazards and can help first responders determine their approach to a disaster scene.

Search & Rescue Robots Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Platform Type
    • 5.1.1 Ground
    • 5.1.2 Marine
    • 5.1.3 Aerial
  • 5.2 By Operation Type
    • 5.2.1 Autonomous
    • 5.2.2 Remotely Operated
  • 5.3 By Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 Germany
    • 5.3.2.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 India
    • 5.3.3.2 China
    • 5.3.3.3 Japan
    • 5.3.3.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Rest of the World
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.4.3 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.4.4 Other Countries

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Hydronalix
    • 6.2.2 Howe and Howe Technologies (Textron Inc.)
    • 6.2.3 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
    • 6.2.4 Lockheed Marin Corporation
    • 6.2.5 Saab AB
    • 6.2.6 Elbit System Ltd
    • 6.2.7 Northrup Grumman Corporation
    • 6.2.8 Thales
    • 6.2.9 Teledyne FLIR LLC
    • 6.2.10 Boston Dynamics Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Search & Rescue Robots Industry Segmentation

Search and rescue robots are modern robots that help rescuers in various search and rescue operations. They aid in easily detecting dangerous materials, finding the victims inside damaged buildings, collecting disaster data, and operating in hazardous situations based on product quality, reliability, and cost. The frequently changing government policies will also create lucrative growth opportunities for the market.

The search and rescue robots market covers the latest trends and technological development as well as provides an analysis of the market demand on various segments that includes platform type, operation, and country-level analysis and market share of major search and rescue robots manufacturing companies around the world.

The search and rescue robots market is segmented by platform type, operation, and geography. By platform type, the market is segmented into ground, marine, and aerial. By operation, the market is segmented into autonomous and remotely operated. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the search and rescue robots market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

By Platform Type Ground
Marine
Aerial
By Operation Type Autonomous
Remotely Operated
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific India
China
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World Brazil
Mexico
United Arab Emirates
Other Countries
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Search & Rescue Robots Market Research FAQs

How big is the Search And Rescue Robots Market?

The Search And Rescue Robots Market size is expected to reach USD 35.29 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 14.79% to reach USD 70.33 billion by 2030.

What is the current Search And Rescue Robots Market size?

In 2025, the Search And Rescue Robots Market size is expected to reach USD 35.29 billion.

Who are the key players in Search And Rescue Robots Market?

Lockheed Marin Corporation, Elbit System Ltd., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA and THALES are the major companies operating in the Search And Rescue Robots Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Search And Rescue Robots Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Search And Rescue Robots Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Search And Rescue Robots Market.

What years does this Search And Rescue Robots Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Search And Rescue Robots Market size was estimated at USD 30.07 billion. The report covers the Search And Rescue Robots Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Search And Rescue Robots Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Search and Rescue Robots Industry Report

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