Robot as a Service (RAS) is the automation of many traditionally in-house applications and business procedures. Robotic system is used for data processing, inventory control, asset tracking, human resource management and customer support services. Robot as a Service is a high-end cloud-based system that facilitates the complete integration of embedded device and robot in the enterprise cloud and web environment. The main advantage of using this technology is the decreased investment on manual IT support and increased efficiency of robotic processes. The deployment of the Robot As A Service in an organization depends on three factors: first is the use of appropriate tools to run the Robot As A Service; second is to determine the exact scope of services required by the organization; and third is the selection of a vendor to support the Robot As A Service. High demand for robot as a service for monitor, control, and manage other operations across food and beverage, defense, logistics, and other manufacturing sector is driving growth of the Robot as a Service market. Increasing automation across manufacturing facilities for improving productivity is again projected to foster growth of the market. The percentage of companies that have fully automated at least one function, however, has grown more modestly, from 29% in 2018 to 31% in 2020. Increasing demand for robot across food & beverage industry for reducing humane error is again expected to augment growth of the market. For instance, in January 2021, Hyundai Robotics has announced the launch of food & beverage service robots for the restaurant and catering sector. These robots are used in restaurants to increase the restaurant efficiency and reduce employee fatigue.
Increasing defense sector for enhancing safety of homeland and soldiers is expected to stimulate growth of the market. Total global military expenditure rose to $1981 billion last year, an increase of 2.6 per cent in real terms from 2019, according to new data published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The five biggest spenders in 2020, which together accounted for 62 per cent of global military expenditure, were the United States, China, India, Russia, and the United Kingdom. Growing adoption of business strategies such as partnership and agreement among key players is expected to be one of the trends. For instance, in February 2020, Remotec, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, has announced a distribution agreement with Kinova for the Kinova Remote Robotic Manipulation System. The agreement will allow Remotec customers to access a small manipulator for use as a tool and accessory on the Remotec’s Andros line of mobile robotic systems.