Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market

Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market 2022-2032 by Component (Hardware, Software, Services), Robot Type (ROVs, AUVs, UAVs, UGVs, Smart PIGS, Others), Application (Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Platforms, Rigs, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity

Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market

Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market 2022-2032 by Component (Hardware, Software, Services), Robot Type (ROVs, AUVs, UAVs, UGVs, Smart PIGS, Others), Application (Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Platforms, Rigs, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity


The research report on ‘Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market’ provides a workplan for stakeholders for the estimated timeframe of -. To elaborate, it offers valid predictions for the size, shares, and growth patterns of this domain over the projected timeline by assessing the past records and present business trends.

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Asia Pacific oil & gas inspection robotics market will grow by 16.7% annually with a total addressable market cap of $11.9 billion over 2023-2032, driven by the rising energy demand, increasing offshore exploration and production, and the growing adoption of inspection robots in oil & gas industry.

Highlighted with 31 tables and 46 figures, this 116-page report “Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market 2022-2032 by Component (Hardware, Software, Services), Robot Type (ROVs, AUVs, UAVs, UGVs, Smart PIGS, Others), Application (Pipelines, Storage Tanks, Platforms, Rigs, Others), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire Asia Pacific oil & gas inspection robotics market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:

• Market Structure

• Growth Drivers

• Restraints and Challenges

• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities

• Porter’s Fiver Forces

The trend and outlook of Asia Pacific market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Asia Pacific oil & gas inspection robotics market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Component, Robot Type, Application, and Country.

Based on Component, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Hardware

o Imaging System

o Automation Systems

o Steering and Positioning

o Navigation System

o Energy and Propulsion

o Other Hardware

• Software

• Services

o Training

o Maintenance

o Consulting

Based on Robot Type, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• ROVs

• AUVs

• UAVs

• UGVs

• Smart PIGS

• Other Robot Types

By Application, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Oil and Gas Pipelines

• Oil Storage Tanks

• Platforms

• Rigs

• Other Applications

Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:

• Japan

• China

• South Korea

• Australia

• India

• Rest of APAC (further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)

For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets by Component, Robot Type, and Application over the forecast years are also included.

The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.

Selected Key Players:

ABB Ltd.

AeroVironment, Inc.

Alstom Inspection Robots

Cyberhawk Innovations Ltd.

ECA Group

Flyability SA

FMC Technologies Inc.

Honeybee Robotics

Hydrovision Ltd.

IKM Subsea AS

ING Robotic Aviation

International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd.

Inuktun Services Ltd.

MISTRAS Group Inc.

OC Robotics

Seegrid

Sky-Futures

VDOS

(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

1 Introduction 7

1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 7

1.1.1 Industry Definition 7

1.1.2 Research Scope 8

1.2 Research Methodology 11

1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 11

1.2.2 Market Assumption 12

1.2.3 Secondary Data 12

1.2.4 Primary Data 12

1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 13

1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 14

1.2.7 Research Limitations 15

1.3 Executive Summary 16

2 Market Overview and Dynamics 18

2.1 Market Size and Forecast 18

2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 19

2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 22

2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 24

2.2 Major Growth Drivers 28

2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 33

2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 36

2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 40

3 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Component 44

3.1 Market Overview by Component 44

3.2 Hardware 46

3.2.1 Imaging System 48

3.2.2 Automation Systems 49

3.2.3 Steering and Positioning 50

3.2.4 Navigation System 51

3.2.5 Energy and Propulsion 52

3.2.6 Other Hardware 53

3.3 Software 54

3.4 Services 55

4 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Robot Type 57

4.1 Market Overview by Robot Type 57

4.2 ROVs 59

4.3 AUVs 61

4.4 UAVs 62

4.5 UGVs 63

4.6 Smart PIGS 64

4.7 Other Robot Types 65

5 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Application 66

5.1 Market Overview by Application 66

5.2 Oil and Gas Pipelines 68

5.3 Oil Storage Tanks 69

5.4 Platforms 70

5.5 Rigs 71

5.6 Other Applications 72

6 Asia-Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Country 73

6.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 73

6.2 Japan 76

6.3 China 79

6.4 Australia 81

6.5 India 83

6.6 South Korea 85

6.7 Rest of APAC Region 87

7 Competitive Landscape 89

7.1 Overview of Key Vendors 89

7.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 92

7.3 Company Profiles 93

ABB Ltd. 93

AeroVironment, Inc. 95

Alstom Inspection Robots 98

Cyberhawk Innovations Ltd. 99

ECA Group 100

Flyability SA 103

FMC Technologies Inc. 104

Honeybee Robotics 105

Hydrovision Ltd. 106

IKM Subsea AS 107

ING Robotic Aviation 108

International Submarine Engineering (ISE) Ltd. 109

Inuktun Services Ltd. 110

MISTRAS Group Inc. 111

OC Robotics 112

Seegrid 113

Sky-Futures 114

VDOS 115

RELATED REPORTS 116

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market Size Estimation

To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.

Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.

Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.

We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.

Data Source

Secondary Sources

This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.

These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.

On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.

These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):
Is the Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market shifting its focus from growth to value?
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What is the estimated value of the Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market?
The Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market is expected to reach a reasonable valuation by 2030; now the market is expected to shift its focus from growth to value.
What is Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market Concentration Rate?
In addition to the Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market share analysis by competitors, the report also includes chapters on the HHI Index, CR4, and CR8 to characterize the concentration rate and competitive character of the Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market.
How does the Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics Market study reflects the current scenario?
The Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Inspection Robotics study focuses on shifting market dynamics, geopolitical and regulatory regulations, and key players' strategies to carefully analyze demand at risk across multiple industry categories.