Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Market by Offering (2D SLAM, 3D SLAM), Type (EKF SLAM, Fast SLAM, Graph-Based SLAM, LSD SLAM, S-PTAM, ORB-SLAM, and ORB-SLAM2), Application (Robotics, UAV, AR/VR, Automotive), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2023
The simultaneous localization and mapping market size is projected to reach USD 465 million by 2023 from USD 101 million in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 35.77% during 2018-2023.
The study involved 4 major activities in estimating the current size forsimultanesous localization and mapping (SLAM) market.. Exhaustive secondary research was done to collect information about the market, peer market, and parent market.
The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across value chain through primary research. Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the complete market size. Thereafter, market breakdown and data triangulation were used to estimate the market size of segments and subsegments.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources have been referred to for identifying and collecting information important for this study. These secondary sources include annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of companies; white papers; and certified publications and articles from recognized authors, directories, and databases.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various primary sources from both supply and demand sides have been interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information important for this report. The primary sources from the supply side include industry experts, such as CEOs, VPs, marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, and related executives from key companies and organizations operating in the automated SLAM market. After complete market engineering (including calculations regarding market statistics, market breakdown, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation), extensive primary research has been conducted to gather information as well as verify and validate the critical numbers arrived at.
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Market Size Estimation
In the complete market engineering process, both top-down and bottom-up approaches have been implemented, along with several data triangulation methods, to estimate and validate the size of the SLAM market and other dependent submarkets listed in this report.
- The key players in the industry and markets have been identified through extensive secondary research.
- The industry’s supply chain and market size, in terms of value, have been determined through primary and secondary research processes.
- All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size from the estimation process explained above, the overall market has been split into several segments and subsegments. To complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at exact statistics for all segments and subsegments, market breakdown and data triangulation procedures have been employed, wherever applicable. The data have been triangulated by studying various factors and trends identified from both demand and supply sides. Along with this, the market size has been validated using both top-down and bottom-up approaches.
The following are the major objectives of the study.
- To define, describe, and forecast the simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) market, in terms of value, based application, offering, type, and geography
- To forecast the market size for various segments, in terms of value, with regard to 4 regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), and Rest of the World (RoW)
- To provide detailed information regarding major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the growth of the SLAM market
- To analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contribution to the overall market
- To analyze the opportunities in the market for various stakeholders by identifying high-growth segments of the SLAM market
- To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market ranking and core competencies
- To analyze strategic developments, such as product launches and developments, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, and expansions carried out in the SLAM market
Report Metric |
Details |
Market size available for years |
2016-2023 |
Base year considered |
2017 |
Forecast period |
2018-2023 |
Forecast units |
Value (USD) in million and billion |
Segments covered |
Offering, Type, Application, and Region |
Geographies covered |
North America, APAC, Europe and RoW |
Companies covered |
Intel (US), Microsoft (US), Alphabet (US), Amazon Robotics (US), Apple (US), Clearpath Robotics (Canada), Aethon (US), The Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz (India), Facebook (US), Intellias (Ukraine), Magic Leap (US), Rethink Robotics (US), Skydio (US), NavVis (Germany), MAXST (South Korea), and Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (Denmark). |
This research report categorizes the SLAM market based on offering, type, application, and region.
By Offering
- 2D SLAM
- 3D SLAM
By Type
- EKF SLAM
- Fast SLAM
- Graph-Based SLAM
- Others
By Application
- Robotics
- UAV
- AR/VR
- Automotive
- Other
By Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific (APAC)
- Rest of the World (RoW)
Available Customizations
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Geographic Analysis
- Further country-wise breakdown of the market for all 4 regions, based on various applications
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (Up to 5)
The overall SLAM market is projected to reach USD 465 million by 2023 from USD 101 million in 2018, growing at a CAGR of 35.77% during 2018-2023. Major drivers for the market’s growth are the advancements in visual SLAM algorithm, growth of SLAM in augmented reality (AR), and growing demand for self-locating robotics in homes and enterprises.
By application, AR/VR application expected to grow at highest CAGR during forecast period
Huge middle-class population, along with rising disposable income, in developing countries will act as a growth catalyst in these counties. This, in turn, is expected to drive the SLAM market during the forecast period. Advancements in SLAM technology, like improving mapping accuracy, flexibility from cloud services, and better user experience compared to its counterpart (marker-based technology) are expected to propel the growth of SLAM in AR/VR applications during the forecast period.
Market for 2D SLAM expected to hold largest size during 2018-2023
The market for 2D SLAM is expected to continue commanding a larger share of the market than 3D SLAM owing to its increasing use in domestic robots. For instance, in September 2018, ILIFE INNOVATION (China) launched A7, a new pro robot vacuum cleaner, worldwide on Amazon and AliExpress as a premium addition to its A-series robots.
North America expected to account for largest market share during forecast period
Increasing SLAM adoption for automation, coupled with expanding applications of UAVs, has led the path for the market’s growth in the region. The reason for the dominance of the US in North America is its well-established economy, which allows for investments in new technologies. Key players in the SLAM market include Intel (US), Microsoft (US), Alphabet (US), Amazon Robotics (US), Apple (US), Clearpath Robotics (Canada), Aethon (US), The Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz (India), Facebook (US), Intellias (Ukraine), Magic Leap (US), Rethink Robotics (US), Skydio (US), NavVis (Germany), and Mobile Industrial Robots ApS (Denmark).
Recent Developments
- Intel (US), in association with Mobileye (Israel), launched a road experience management (REM) platform—an HD mapping solution that uses data collected by REM-capable vehicles to build maps that can be used in ADAS and autonomous driving systems.
- Intel (US) collaborated with Waymo (US), a subsidiary of Alphabet, to provide computing power required for Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles.
- Amazon (US) announced its plans to launch Vesta, a domestic robot that can support functions such as home security, diary reminders, and chat.
Critical questions the report answers:
- Where will all these developments take the industry in the mid to long term?
- What upcoming applications are expected to adopt SLAM technology?
- How are companies adopting SLAM for robotics?
- How is SLAM influencing the AR/VR market?
- How are companies addressing the challenge of complexity in designs of data association in visual SLAM?
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 14)
1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Definition
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.3.2 SLAM Market, By Geography
1.3.3 Years Considered
1.4 Currency
1.5 Limitations
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumption
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 26)
4 Premium Insight (Page No. - 31)
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in SLAM Market
4.2 SLAM Market, By Type
4.3 SLAM Market, By Country
4.4 SLAM Market in APAC in 2018, By Country & Application
4.5 SLAM Market, By Offering
4.6 SLAM Market, By Application
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 35)
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Drivers
5.1.1.1 Growing Demand for Self-Locating Robotics in Homes and Enterprises
5.1.1.2 Advancements in Visual SLAM Algorithm
5.1.1.3 Growth of SLAM in Augmented Reality (AR)
5.1.2 Restraints
5.1.2.1 Unpredictable Performance and Reliability in Untested Environments
5.1.2.2 Limitation of SLAM in Dynamic Environments
5.1.3 Opportunities
5.1.3.1 Growing Demand for Drones in Military and Commercial Applications
5.1.3.2 Proliferation of Cloud-Based Visual SLAM for Outdoor Applications
5.1.3.3 SLAM for Smartphones
5.1.3.4 Increasing Aging Population in Europe and Japan Will Offer Significant Growth Opportunities to Autonomous Home Service Robots
5.1.4 Challenge
5.1.4.1 Incorrect Initialization and Loop Closure Can Significantly Alter SLAM Accuracy
5.1.4.2 Complex Design of Data Association in Visual SLAM
6 SLAM Market, By Type (Page No. - 42)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 EKF SLAM
6.2.1 Most Widely Used SLAM Technology
6.3 Fast SLAM
6.3.1 an Efficient Algorithm for Autonomous Navigation of Mobile Devices
6.4 Graph-Based SLAM
6.4.1 Graph-Based SLAM Majorly Used for Package Delivery, Search & Rescue, and Traffic Surveillance
6.5 Others
7 SLAM Market, By Offering (Page No. - 50)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 2D SLAM
7.2.1 Use of 2D SLAM in Dimensional Measurement Applications Results Into Increasing Levels of Accuracy
7.3 3D SLAM
7.3.1 3D SLAM Used in Wide Range of Applications for Real-Time Positioning Over Long Distances
8 SLAM Market, By Application (Page No. - 57)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Robotics
8.2.1 SLAM in Residential Robotic Vacuum Cleaners to Increase Indoor Mapping Accuracies
8.3 UAV
8.3.1 Increasing Demand for SLAM-Based Delivery Drones in Logistics Industry
8.4 AR/VR
8.4.1 SLAM Technology is Gaining Traction in Advanced AR/VR Platform
8.5 Automotive
8.5.1 Real Time Localization and Mapping in Autonomous Vehicles to Drive SLAM Market
8.6 Others
9 Geographic Analysis (Page No. - 66)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.1.1 Increasing Funds for Startups to Imply the AI Technology in Autonomous Drones and Other Flying Vehicles
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.2.1 Huge Investments on Advanced Robotics and Space Exploration Technologies
9.2.3 Mexico
9.2.3.1 Increasing Government Initiatives to Promote the Growth of Automotive Industry in the Country
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 UK
9.3.1.1 Government Initiatives to Create Favorable Environment That Drives the Utility of Drones in Private Sector
9.3.2 Germany
9.3.2.1 Germany an Innovation Hub for OEMs Bolsters the Growth of Semi-Autonomous and Autonomous Vehicles Market
9.3.3 France
9.3.3.1 Several Product and Solution Launches in the Field of Robotics and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
9.3.4 Rest of Europe
9.4 APAC
9.4.1 China
9.4.1.1 Increasing Partnerships With Leading Giants to Develop SLAM Solutions for Various Verticals
9.4.2 Japan
9.4.2.1 Government Support and Strong Organic Growth Capabilities Expected to Promote the Growth of Ai-Enabled Robots in Japan
9.4.3 South Korea
9.4.3.1 Increasing Adoption of SLAM Solutions in Consumer Robots and Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
9.4.4 Rest of APAC
9.5 RoW
9.5.1 South America
9.5.1.1 Increasing Demand for Deployment of SLAM Solutions in Automotive and Drones Markets
9.5.2 Middle East & Africa
9.5.2.1 Potential for Investments in Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Technologies
10 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 87)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Market Ranking Analysis: Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Market
10.3 Competitive Situations and Trends
10.3.1 Product/Solution Launches
10.3.2 Partnerships/Collaborations
11 Company Profiles (Page No. - 91)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Key Players
(Business Overview, Solutions/Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, and MnM View)*
11.2.1 Intel
11.2.2 Alphabet
11.2.3 Amazon Robotics
11.2.4 Apple
11.2.5 Microsoft
11.2.6 Clearpath Robotics
11.2.7 Aethon
11.2.8 The Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz
11.2.9 Facebook
11.2.10 Intellias
11.2.11 MAXST
* Business Overview, Solutions/Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, and MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
11.3 Other Important Players
11.3.1 Magic Leap
11.3.2 Rethink Robotics
11.3.3 Skydio
11.3.4 NavVis
11.3.5 Mobile Industrial Robot Aps
12 Appendix (Page No. - 120)
12.1 Insights of Industry Experts
12.2 Discussion Guide
12.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
12.4 Available Customizations
12.5 Related Reports
12.6 Author Details
List of Tables (46 Tables)
Table 1 SLAM Market, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 2 EKF SLAM Market, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 3 EKF SLAM Market, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 4 Fast SLAM Market, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 5 Fast SLAM Market, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 6 Graph-Based SLAM Market, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 7 Graph-Based SLAM Market, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 8 Others SLAM Market, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 9 Others SLAM Market, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 10 SLAM Market, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 11 2D SLAM Market, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 12 2D SLAM Market, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 13 2D SLAM Market, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 14 3D SLAM Market, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 15 3D SLAM Market, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 16 3D SLAM Market, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 17 SLAM Market, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 18 SLAM Market for Robotics, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 19 SLAM Market for Robotics, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 20 SLAM Market for UAV, By Region, 2017–2023 (USD Million)
Table 21 SLAM Market for UAV, By Offering, 2017–2023 (USD Million)
Table 22 SLAM Market for AR/VR, By Region, 2017–2023 (USD Million)
Table 23 SLAM Market for AR/VR, By Offering, 2017–2023 (USD Million)
Table 24 SLAM Market for Automotive, By Region, 2018–2023 (USD Million)
Table 25 SLAM Market for Automotive, By Offering, 2018–2023 (USD Million)
Table 26 SLAM Market for Others, By Region, 2018–2023 (USD Million)
Table 27 SLAM Market for Others, By Offering, 2018–2023 (USD Million)
Table 28 SLAM Market, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 29 SLAM Market in North America, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 30 SLAM Market in North America, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 31 SLAM Market in North America, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 32 SLAM Market in North America, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 33 SLAM Market in Europe, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 34 SLAM Market in Europe, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 35 SLAM Market in Europe, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 36 SLAM Market in Europe, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 37 SLAM Market in APAC, By Country, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 38 SLAM Market in APAC, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 39 SLAM Market in APAC, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 40 SLAM Market in APAC, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 41 SLAM Market in RoW, By Region, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 42 SLAM Market in RoW, By Type, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 43 SLAM Market in RoW, By Offering, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 44 SLAM Market in RoW, By Application, 2016–2023 (USD Million)
Table 45 Product Launches, 2016–2018
Table 46 Partnerships/ Collaborations, 2016–2018
List of Figures (46 Figures)
Figure 1 Research Design
Figure 2 Process Flow of Market Size Estimation
Figure 3 Data Triangulation
Figure 4 North America to Hold Largest Size of EKF SLAM Market During Forecast Period
Figure 5 3D SLAM to Grow at Higher CAGR From 2018 to 2023
Figure 6 SLAM Market for Robotics in APAC Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR During 2018–2023
Figure 7 Market for Fast SLAM in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 8 SLAM Market in APAC Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR During 2018–2023
Figure 9 Growing Demand for Drones for Military and Commercial Applications to Provide Potential Opportunity for Market
Figure 10 Market for Fast SLAM to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 11 SLAM Market in China to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 12 Robotics to Hold Largest Share of SLAM Market in APAC in 2018
Figure 13 Market for 3D SLAM to Grow at Higher CAGR From 2018 to 2023
Figure 14 Market for AR/VR to Grow at Highest CAGR From 2018 to 2023
Figure 15 Market Dynamics Figure
Figure 16 Growth in Amazon’s Warehouse Robotics
Figure 17 Estimated Cumulative Drone Spending By Countries, 2017–2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 18 SLAM Market, By Type
Figure 19 EKF SLAM Market for 2D SLAM to Grow at Higher CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 20 Graph-Based SLAM Market in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 21 Others SLAM Market for 2D SLAM to Grow at Higher CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 22 SLAM Market, By Offering
Figure 23 2D SLAM Market for Fast SLAM to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 24 3D SLAM Market in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 25 3D SLAM Market for Fast SLAM to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 26 SLAM Market, By Application
Figure 27 3D SLAM Market for Robotics to Grow at Higher CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 28 SLAM Market for AR/VR in APAC to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 29 3D SLAM Market for Automotive to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 30 SLAM Market, By Geography
Figure 31 Geographic Snapshot: SLAM Market in APAC Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 32 SLAM Market in China Estimated to Grow at Highest CAGR From 2018 to 2023
Figure 33 North America SLAM Market, By Country
Figure 34 North America: SLAM Market Snapshot
Figure 35 Europe SLAM Market, By Country
Figure 36 Europe: SLAM Market Snapshot
Figure 37 APAC SLAM Market, By Country
Figure 38 APAC: SLAM Market Snapshot
Figure 39 RoW SLAM Market, By Region
Figure 40 Key Growth Strategies Adopted By Top Companies, 2015–2018
Figure 41 Ranking of Top 5 Players in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Market, (2017)
Figure 42 Intel: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 Alphabet: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Apple: Company Snapshot
Figure 45 Microsoft: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 Facebook: Company Snapshot
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping Market