Robotics in Oil and Gas: Strategic Intelligence

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Published: January 20, 2026 Report Code: GDOG-TR-S110-TH

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AI and cloud computing are expanding robotics beyond traditional industry automation. Previously focused on repetitive industrial tasks, robots can now operate autonomously, collaborate, and access cloud-based data in real time. AI enables advanced decision-making, navigation in complex environments, and reduced reliance on human intervention. These advances are driving strong market growth, with the global robotics market valued at $90.2 billion in 2024 and projected to reach $205.5 billion by 2030, according to GlobalData. Despite progress in humanoid robotics, task-specific robots remain dominant. Robotics is increasingly being adopted across the oil and gas value chain to improve safety, efficiency, and asset integrity. Operators such as Equinor deploy subsea autonomous vehicles, including Hydrone-R, for extended underwater inspections, while Shell uses Cyberhawk drones and Sensabot robots for aerial and ground-based inspection of flare stacks, tanks, and pipelines. BP and Chevron have trialled Spot quadruped robots to autonomously survey facilities and collect visual, thermal, and methane data, reducing personnel exposure to hazardous environments.

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This report presents an overview of the adoption of robotics in the oil and gas industry.

It analyses the robotics value chain and how the robotics theme is impacting the oil and gas business.

The report provides an overview of the competitive positions held by oil and gas companies, and technology vendors in the robotics theme.

It also provides some robotics case studies in the oil and gas industry.It also provides some drones case studies in the oil and gas industry.

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Evaluate the robotics value chain and its scope for various applications.

Analyze the impact of robotics theme in the oil and gas industry.

Review some of the case studies highlighting robotics in the oil and gas industry.

Identify and benchmark key oil and gas companies using robotics in their operation.

Identify and benchmark key robotics technology providers in the oil and gas industry.Identify and benchmark key oil and gas companies using drones in their operation

Identify and benchmark key drone technology providers in the oil and gas industry

6 River Systems
ABB
Abundant Robots
Aerialtronics
Agrobot
Alibaba
Amazon
Ambarella
American Robotics
ANYbotics
AppHarvest
Applied Impact Robotics
Atlas Copco
Autel Robotics
Baker Hughes
Bear Robotics
Boeing
Boston Dynamics
BP
Broadcom
Brooks Automation
Built Robotics
C2RO
Cambridge Medical Robotics
Chevron
Cisco
Clearpath
Cognex
Cyberdyne
Cyberhawk
CyPhy
Delair
DHL
DJI
Doosan Mobility Innovation
Dyson
Ecorobotics
EcoRobotix
Eelume
Ekso Bionics
Electrolux
Elephant Robotics
Energy Robotics
Eni
Equinor
Estun
ExRobotics
EXRobotics
ExxonMobil
FANUC
Festo
Flyability
Flytrex
Focal Meditech
Ford
Franka Emika
FreeFly
Fugro
Hahn Group
Haier
Harmonic Drive
Helix Energy Solutions
HollySys
Honda
Honda Robotics
Honeywell
Huawei
Huntington Ingalls Industries
Hyundai Motor
Infineon
Inset
Intel
iRobot
John Deere
Johnson & Johnson
Kawasaki
Keyence
KOKS
Kongsberg
LG Electronics
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin
Maxon
Medrobotics
Medtronic
Mic AG
Midea
Mitsubishi Motors
Modus Subsea Services
Nabors Industries
Nabtesco
Nachi-Fujikoshi
Nauticus Robotics
Nippon Ceramic
Northrop Grumman
NOV
Novatek
NXP
Ocado
Oceaneering
Oil India
Omron
Parker Hannifin
Parrot
Petrobras
Petronas
Preferred Networks
Qualcomm
Rabbit Tractors
Reach Robotics
Repsol
ReWalk Robotics
Rigarm
Robert Bosch
Robotiq
Rockwell Automation
Samsung Electronics
Saudi Aramco
Seegrid
Shell
Siasun
Sinopec
SoCalGas
Softbank
Sony
Stellantis
Stryker
Taurob
TE Connectivity
TechnipFMC
Teradyne
Textron
Thales Group
TotalEnergies
Toyota
Ubtech
United Robotics Group
uWare
Vecna
Wingcopter
Yaskawa
Yuneec
Zimmer Biomet
Zipline
Zora Robotics

Contents

Executive Summary

Players

Technology Briefing

Trends

Technology trends

Macroeconomic trends

Regulatory trends

Industry trends

Industry Analysis

Market size and growth forecasts

Timeline

Impact of Robotics on the Oil and Gas Industry

Use cases

Value Chain

Robotic manufacturing

Hardware components

Software components

Services

Companies

Sector Scorecard

Integrated oil and gas sector scorecard

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