Data center robotics market to double to $37.4B by 2032

A new market analysis from Credence Research, a market intelligence firm, projects the global data center robotics market will nearly double from $18.5 billion in 2024 to $37.41 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual rate of 9.2%. This growth reflects the increasing adoption of robotic systems in hyperscale and edge data centers, where human-led operations are becoming more costly and logistically challenging as facilities expand in scale and complexity.

What you should know: Data center robotics encompasses robotic systems deployed within large facilities to handle hardware maintenance, transport components, inspect equipment, and provide operational support.
• The technology includes collaborative robots (cobots) working alongside human technicians and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that navigate between server racks and service zones.
• Hardware currently represents the largest market segment at 47% of total value in 2024, though software and AI-enabled services are gaining importance.

Why this matters: The shift toward robotic automation addresses critical operational challenges as data centers scale to meet growing digital infrastructure demands.
• Robotics offers the potential to streamline deployment cycles, improve uptime, reduce labor intensity, and lower operational expenditure in data center environments.
• The technology could prove particularly valuable given that maintenance, inspection, and transport tasks in data centers mirror those in warehouses and logistics—domains where robotics has already demonstrated significant value.

Key challenges ahead: The market remains in its early stages due to unique technical hurdles specific to data center environments.
• Dense rack layouts, stringent safety and reliability requirements, and complex integration with existing infrastructure present obstacles to full-scale deployment.
• Despite the $18.5 billion current market valuation, relatively few data centers currently deploy fully autonomous robots, suggesting the figure may reflect both early investment and future expectations.

The big picture: Industry analysts view data center robotics as a field to monitor closely, not just for its projected market size but because of its potential to transform how critical digital infrastructure is maintained and operated at scale.