SIASUN(SZ:300024) Qian Zhan Wang·2025-05-19 07:18Global Mining Robot Industry Development - The global mining robot industry has evolved through several phases, starting from the mechanization 1.0 period in the 1870s to 1980s, where countries like the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, and South Africa established coal mine auxiliary transport systems [1] - The mechanization 2.0 period began in 1958 with the development of the first underground loader by Wagner in the USA, focusing on remote control and autonomous systems for mining operations [2] - The industry entered the automation 3.0 phase in the 21st century, emphasizing faster, safer, and more efficient mining operations through advanced technologies [2] - The mining robotization 4.0 phase is expected to commence in 2025, where mining robots will be widely adopted for repetitive, hazardous, and technically challenging tasks [2] Market Size and Growth - The global mining robot market reached a size of $1.363 billion in 2021, with a year-on-year growth rate exceeding 20% [6] - In 2022, the market experienced a decline, but it rebounded in 2023, with a market size of $1.28 billion, and is projected to reach $1.4 billion in 2024 [6] - The global special robot market is expected to grow to $14 billion by 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 16.7% [5] Competitive Landscape - The competitive landscape of the global mining robot industry is characterized by companies like Komatsu, Sandvik, and Caterpillar leading in patent applications, while FAMUR excels in sales coverage [9] - Companies such as China Energy Investment Group and Tian Di Shanghai Mining Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. are emerging players, showing good performance in overseas markets despite being behind the leading tier in terms of product diversity and regional sales coverage [9] Future Outlook - The mining robot market is driven by increased investment in robotic mining systems, advancements in digitalization and automation, and the demand for precise and efficient operations [11] - The global energy shortage has renewed interest in traditional energy sources like coal, with mining robots being widely applied in coal mining countries, particularly in developing regions such as China and Southeast Asia [11] - The global mining robot market is projected to reach $3.7 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% [11]