North America Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Market

The North America automated guided vehicle (AGV) market is projected to grow from USD 0.77 billion in 2026 to USD 1.28 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 8.8%. Market growth is supported by labor shortages, rising wages, and increasing automation across manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations. The US and Canada are seeing broader AGV deployment across automotive, food & beverage, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, and general manufacturing facilities to improve material flow reliability, safety, and throughput stability. Advancements in navigation technologies, such as laser guidance, vision guidance, and natural feature navigation, along with tighter integration with warehouse management systems and manufacturing execution systems, are improving system performance and ROI. Continued investments in smart factories, brownfield automation upgrades, and large-scale distribution center expansions are reinforcing sustained AGV market growth across North America.

Key companies operating in the North American automated guided vehicle (AGV) market include Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan), JBT (US), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan), KUKA (Germany), and KION GROUP AG (Germany). These firms are strengthening their regional presence through continuous AGV portfolio development, deeper software integration, and close collaboration with manufacturers, logistics providers, and large distribution operators. Supplier strategies focus on flexible vehicle architectures, support for mixed manual and automated operations, and seamless connectivity with warehouse management and manufacturing execution systems. Ongoing improvements to vision-based navigation, fleet control software, battery systems, and energy efficiency support reliable deployments and faster scaling of AGV solutions across the manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution environments in North America.

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Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan): Daifuku Co., Ltd., headquartered in Osaka, Japan, was established in 1937 and is a global supplier of AGV and material-handling solutions. The company entered the AGV market in 1961 and has delivered over 20,000 vehicles worldwide. Its AGV portfolio supports productivity gains, cost reduction, and ergonomic operations through standard and customized platforms. Daifuku offers multiple navigation technologies and provides consulting, system integration, remote monitoring, maintenance, and training services. The company's diversified business divisions and operating markets in manufacturing, logistics, airports, and cleanrooms enable Daifuku to deliver large-scale automation solutions through a wide global footprint.

JBT (US): JBT, headquartered in Chicago, US, is a global technology solutions provider focused on automation and material handling. The company operates through FoodTech and Automated Systems segments, with the latter delivering AGV-based material-handling solutions for automotive, food and beverage, warehousing, healthcare, and building materials industries. JBT applies decades of experience in automation and robotics to improve safety, throughput consistency, and labor efficiency across industrial operations. With operations spanning more than 100 countries and a broad network of production and technical centers across the Americas and Europe, JBT supports system design, integration, commissioning, and long-term service for large-scale automation deployments.

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The automated guided vehicle market in North America is highly competitive, with a mix of global and regional suppliers active across mobile robotics, material handling equipment, and automation software. A significant share of deployments is led by DAIFUKU CO., LTD. (Japan), JBT (US), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan), KUKA (Germany), and KION GROUP AG (Germany). Competition centers on building long-term relationships with manufacturers, logistics operators, and distribution networks by offering value-added system engineering, fleet integration experience, and broad service coverage. Competitive intensity has increased with sustained investments in navigation technologies, fleet management software, and localized integration and support capabilities across North America.

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