Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market

Introduction of the Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market Report

An unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) is a mechanical machine, which moves along the surface of the ground. The unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) offers a flexible robotic platform and provides multipurpose mobility support. Its main applications are in the defense sector as it provides surveillance information, assists in explosive activation, and carries supplies. The Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market has various end user sectors such as military and commercial.

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Market Dynamic

Key Drivers and Emerging Trends

The major factor propelling the growth of the global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market is the increased demand in civilian applications, such as agriculture, mining, supply chain, etc., and remarkable vehicle combat performance. UGVs can be remotely operated and sent ahead of the army platoon to inspect the terrain as the technology enables to spot the enemy targets and neutralize them. Furthermore, these machines are used to detect explosives and detonate them to reduce the chances of human casualties and increase mission performance. These factors are significantly contributing to the growth of the global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market.

It has its application in civilian operations, which include home usage and rescue operations. The home usage includes harvesting crops, cleaning floors, etc. Moreover, these vehicles are used in rescue operations such as in the case of a disaster. Furthermore, the rise in terrorist activities has created the need for impressive combat vehicle performance of UGV. These machines help to counter Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and help in countermine capabilities. These functionalities play a crucial role in supplementing the growth of the global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market.

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Mode of Operation – Segment Analysis

Based on the mode of operation, the autonomous segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR over the forecast period. The autonomous mode allows self-sufficiency and have the ability to carry out operations and perform tasks without any human intervention. Autonomous unmanned ground vehicles come with enhanced capabilities, which include secure control & communications, autonomous path following & obstacle avoidance, automatic target tracking & data compression in UGVs, which assist the military in Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) mission. There are several companies that have launched autonomous UGVs, which include Oshkosh Defense, QinetiQ, among others. All these factors are likely to bolster the growth of the autonomous segment in the global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market.

End-Use Sector – Segment Analysis

On the basis of the end-use sector, the military segment is anticipated to grow at a faster CAGR over the forecast period. There has been a rapid evolution of UGVs as the armed forces of various countries are deploying UGVs for several missions. For example, in 2018, the Russian military disclosed its combat-tested Uran-9 robot tank in Syria. UGVs have been successfully utilized for missions, such as clearing mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). In addition, UGVs assist in addressing chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive (CBRNE) threats. These factors play a significant role in augmenting the growth of the military segment in the global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market.

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Region – Segment Analysis

Based on the region, the North America region is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This is majorly attributed to the factor that the US is one of the largest developers, exporters, and operators of unmanned military systems. Moreover, North American countries are awarding numerous contracts to key players leading in the unmanned ground vehicles market for the delivery of UGVs with combat capabilities, such as FLIR Systems, Inc, Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Inc, among others. For instance, in 2019, Endeavor Robotics was awarded with a five-year contract from the US Army to maintain and modernize the existing fleet of UGV platforms. These factors are substantially contributing to the growth of the unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market in North America. 

Top Market Players

Various notable players operating in the market include FLIR Systems, Inc., Oshkosh Defense, LLC, QinetiQ, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., BAE Systems, Rheinmetall AG, DOK-ING, ICOR Technology, among others.

Key Developments:

• • In 2019, FLIR Systems, Inc. announced the acquisition of Endeavor Robotics, which is a leading developer of battle-tested unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) for the global public safety, military, and critical infrastructure markets. This acquisition aims at driving the mission to innovate technologies that help save lives and livelihoods.
  • In 2019, BAE Systems introduced its Robotic Technology Demonstrator (RTD), which represents leap-ahead advancements for unmanned combat vehicles. The RTD prototype showcases advanced capabilities and offers autonomous mobility to assist soldiers in staying away from harm. 

Segments covered in the Report:

The global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market has been segmented on the basis of mobility, mode of operation, end-use sector, and regions. Based on mobility, the market is segmented into wheeled, tracked, legged, and hybrid. Based on mode of operation, the market is segmented into tele-operated, and autonomous. Based on end-use sector, the market is segmented into military and commercial. 

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenues and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market?
  • Which mobility generated maximum revenues in 2019 and identify the most promising mobility during the forecast period?
  • What are the various mode of operation areas of global unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Base Year	2019
Market Forecast Period	2020-2027
Market Revenues Currency	USD Million
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Mobility, By Mode of Operation, By End-Use Sector, By Region
Regional Coverage	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and RoW
Companies Profiled	FLIR Systems, Inc., Oshkosh Defense, LLC, QinetiQ, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., BAE Systems, Rheinmetall AG, DOK-ING, ICOR Technology, among others; a total of 10 companies covered.
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

Global Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mobility

• • Wheeled
  • Tracked
  • Legged
  • Hybrid

Global Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mode of Operation

• • Tele-Operated
  • Autonomous

Global Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by End-Use Sector

• • Military
  • Commercial

Global Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Region

• • North America Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market (Option 1: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • North America Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mobility
    • North America Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mode of Operation
    • North America Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by End-Use Sector
    • US Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Canada Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
  • Europe Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market (Option 2: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Europe Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mobility
    • Europe Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mode of Operation
    • Europe Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by End-Use Sector
    • UK Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Germany Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • France Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Spain Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Rest of Europe Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
  • Asia-Pacific Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market (Option 3: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Asia-Pacific Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mobility
    • Asia-Pacific Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mode of Operation
    • Asia-Pacific Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by End-Use Sector
    • China Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • India Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Japan Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Rest of APAC Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
  • RoW Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market (Option 4: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • RoW Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mobility
    • RoW Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by Mode of Operation
    • RoW Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market by End-Use Sector
    • Brazil Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • South Africa Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • UAE Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market All-Up

Major Players Operating in the Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) (Option 5: As a part of the Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • FLIR Systems, Inc.
  • Oshkosh Defense, LLC
  • QinetiQ
  • Northrop Grumman
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
  • BAE Systems
  • Rheinmetall AG
  • DOK-ING
  • ICOR Technology

UAE

• • Panasonic
  • Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
  • Daimler AG
  • Robert Bosch GmbH

Saudi Arabia

• • Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
  • Daimler AG
  • Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Johnson Controls