AGCUMEN have mapped an expansive network of 2,533 entities worldwide that are integral to the robotics landscape in agriculture. This includes manufacturers, distributors, and end-users of agricultural robots, as well as universities spearheading research in this field. The scope extends to all key players in the ecosystem, encompassing suppliers of components and related technologies across the entire value chain.

An intriguing observation is the shift in geographic focus from the start of the year to May 2024. During this period, advancements have emerged from nations that previously had a minor role in the robotics sector.

For instance, South Korea, which was not listed among the top 20 countries for ecosystem development in agricultural robotics in 2022, has shown a marked increase in activity by 2024. Similar uptrends are observed with players from Japan, Turkey, Hungary, and India.

This research highlights emerging hotspots across the globe. Interestingly, there was a significant concentration of ecosystem activities within the top 20 countries, accounting for nearly 85% of all global advancements in 2022. By the first four months of 2024, this figure has increased to almost 89%, indicating an intensification of activities within these leading nations.

Always great to see so many Australian Robotic organisations in the top #10 globally.