Expanded Robotics in Hospital Logistics Projected to Amass US$18.4 Billion by 2033
In the dynamic world of healthcare, robots are increasingly becoming an integral part of the system. According to recent data, in 2023, logistics robots accounted for 22.02% of the overall revenue share in the hospital robotics segment.
Hospitals, as the leading end-use segment, contributed 36.2% of total revenue in 2023 and are expected to grow rapidly. These robots are now equipped with advanced navigation, sensing, and automation technologies, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
The U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) has published a formal AGV/AMR System Design Manual for hospitals, signalling the move of logistics robots from experimental to standard infrastructure. This shift is further supported by the increasing deployment of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and humanoid robots, a significant market trend.
One of the key advantages of these robots is their ability to save time and improve clinical processes. Reviews of robotic use in clinical environments report that 71.5% of staff felt robots saved time, and 77.2% felt they improved clinical processes.
Recent advancements in hospital logistics robots include humanoid features, multi-load capacity systems, and improved safety protocols. Connectivity and system integration are essential for the performance of these robots, enabling automated task scheduling, supply tracking, and delivery verification.
The market for hospital logistics robots in North America is driven by advanced healthcare infrastructure, high technology adoption rates, and significant investments in medical innovation. Changi General Hospital (CGH, SingHealth) reports "about 80 robots" on campus, demonstrating scaled, mixed-fleet logistics in day-to-day care.
Government guidance requires hospital logistics robots to obey marked lanes, keep clearances, interlock with fire doors/alarms, and default to safe modes during emergencies. The U.S. HHS 405(d) technical practices emphasize cybersecurity hardening for connected clinical tech, including logistics robots integrated with hospital networks and elevators.
Simulation and hospital studies indicate time savings of ~23% in staff time for logistics when AMVs are applied, and single transports often complete in under 4.05 minutes in nursing transport analyses. The Global Hospital Logistics Robots Market is expected to reach USD 18.4 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 16.8% from 2025 to 2033.
However, there are no specific details in the search results about which companies had the largest market share of hospital logistics robots in North America in 2023. Government workforce analyses highlight that logistics robots are being positioned to take on non-nursing tasks so nurses can focus on direct care, aligning with national nursing pressures.
Moreover, design rules now require separation of clean vs. soiled carts and controlled lobbies/vestibules for staging pickups and drop-offs, embedding infection-control logic into robot-enabled material flows. Robots are being used for various tasks such as pharmacy & ward supply delivery, specimen logistics, meal, linen, and waste runs, operating-room support & couriering, point-of-use (POU) restocking with automated cabinets, and after-hours couriering and surge operations.
A 2024 study published on NIH's PubMed Central proposes a structured benchmarking protocol for hospital AMRs with quantitative metrics, indicating a shift toward comparable, reproducible performance testing. This move towards standardization will ensure the continuous improvement and refinement of these robots in the future.
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