By Howard Ratner, Editor for Stock Alert Daily
The rise of robotics is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative technological revolutions of the 21st century.
Robotics technology is reshaping the way we live, work and interact with the world, from manufacturing floors and autonomous vehicles to surgical suites and consumer electronics. This sweeping evolution is being driven by major advancements in artificial intelligence, sensor technology and automation.
As robotics becomes more sophisticated and cost-effective, the global robotics market is projected to soar. According to the experts at Grand View Research, the global industrial robotics market size was estimated at $33.96 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $60.56 billion by 2030.
For investors, this could translate into significant upside potential from select robotics stocks, especially those with proprietary technologies, key strategic partnerships or early-mover advantages in high-growth sectors.
Symbiotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM) is a great example of this potential. The warehouse automation firm saw its shares surge more than 330% in 2023 thanks to major deals with Walmart and other retail giants.
Though the company’s shares have pulled back since, its 3-year average annual growth approaches 48%, reflecting the explosive upside potential in top-tier robotics plays.
Of course, not every robotics stock will deliver that level of performance. But with the right positioning, the upside potential is very real.
To help you identify the very best of these opportunities, here are three robotics stocks that appear poised for explosive growth in the months ahead.
As always, be sure to do your own due diligence before investing in any stock to make sure it aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.
Stock #1: Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE: OII)
Oceaneering International (NYSE: OII) provides engineered services and products, and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries worldwide.
One of the company’s core strengths lies in its deepwater robotics operations, including remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), which are essential tools for inspecting, maintaining and repairing undersea infrastructure.
These systems are critical to offshore oil and gas production, and with global energy companies investing heavily in this space, demand for OII’s capabilities remains strong. In fact, Oceaneering International is one of the few companies with the experience and scale to deploy large fleets of ROVs in harsh underwater environments around the globe.
Additionally, the company is diversifying its revenue streams by expanding into the defense and aerospace markets. Oceaneering has secured contracts with the U.S. Navy for submarine rescue systems and has provided robotics solutions to NASA and private space ventures.
According to all 5 Wall Street analyst who have issued ratings for OII, the average price target for the company’s shares is $28.00, which represents an upside of more than 29.95% from the current share price.
Stock #2: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISRG)
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISRG) is a leading medical technology company that develops and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems that enable minimally invasive procedures across various medical specialties.
The company’s flagship product, the da Vinci Surgical System, has revolutionized the field of robotic-assisted surgery. With thousands of systems installed in hospitals around the world, da Vinci enables surgeons to perform complex procedures with greater precision, control and fewer complications.
In addition to hardware, Intuitive Surgical generates a robust stream of recurring revenue from instruments, accessories and service contracts tied to each da Vinci system.
With a strong balance sheet, consistent free cash flow and ongoing product innovation, the company is well positioned to benefit from long-term growth in both global healthcare demand and surgical robotics adoption.
15 of the 20 analysts covering the company have issued a “Buy” rating for shares of ISRG, with the average twelve-month price target set at $588.95. That represents a forecasted potential upside of 15.60% from the current share price.
Stock #3: Serve Robotics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SERV)
Serve Robotics Inc. (Nasdaq: SERV) develops and operates artificial intelligence-powered, low-emission sidewalk delivery robots.
The company has already partnered with Uber Eats and 7-Eleven to make delivery of food and other items sustainable and economical. In its first quarter of 2025, Serve Robots built and deployed 250 new third-generation robots and remains on course to deploy 2,000 robots by year end.
The company is already projecting revenues of between $60 and $80 million once the 2,000-robot fleet reaches target utilization next year. Additionally, it expanded its partnerships to over 1,500 merchants in Q1, further strengthening its revenue base. Consequently, it delivered impressive quarterly results as revenues increased 150% to $440 thousand.
What sets Serve Robotics apart is its ability to scale robot delivery as a service, offering merchants a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional couriers. Serve’s partnerships with major players like Uber Eats provide it with immediate real-world deployment opportunities and revenue potential, helping the company avoid the long ramp-up period many robotics startups face.
Each of the six analysts covering the stock have issued a “Buy” rating and collectively those analysts have established an average twelve-month price target for the company at $18.67. This represents a forecasted upside of 71.25% from the current share price.