The global rugged tablet market size reached US$ 931.4 Million in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 1,468.4 Million by 2027, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Rugged tablets refer to smart devices designed to sustain extreme and harsh environmental conditions. These wireless tablets are manufactured using reinforced frames, toughened skins, watertight seals, hardened glass and soft corner bumpers. They are resistant to water, strong vibrations, damage caused by falls and temperature changes. In comparison to the traditionally used devices, rugged tablets have improved internet connectivity, high-resolution display, longer lifespan, enhanced speed, camera and are lighter in weight. They are commonly used for global positioning system (GPS) service, dispatch and routing, asset management, inspections, auditing and compliance reporting. As a result, these tablets find extensive applications across various industries, such as energy, manufacturing, construction, transportation and logistics, military & defense, public safety, retail and medical.

A significant increase in the demand for smart devices from the military and defense sectors is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. With the rising instances of cross-border tensions and terrorist activities, defense organizations are increasingly adopting advanced mobility solutions to digitize operations and access information in real-time. Furthermore, the development of secure networks in cellular broadband and wireless systems is providing a thrust to the market growth. Android-based rugged tablets can be integrated with numerous applications and are used in fire brigades, police vehicles, ambulances and military systems to perform numerous functions in high-risk situations. Additionally, various product innovations, such as the development of bulletproof variants, are acting as other growth-inducing factors. Product manufacturers are emphasizing on developing products that are equipped with enhanced touch capabilities, replaceable batteries and biometric authentication systems to improve the durability and reliability of the tablet.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global rugged tablet market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on type, operating system, distribution channel and end use industry.

Breakup by Type:

Fully Rugged Tablets
Semi Rugged Tablets
Ultra-Rugged Tablets

Breakup by Operating System:

Windows
Android
Others

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

Online
Offline

Breakup by End Use Industry:

Energy
Manufacturing
Construction
Transportation and Logistics
Public Safety
Retail
Medical
Government
Military and Defense
Others

Breakup by Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being AAEON Technology Inc. (Asus and ShuoYang Technology Co. Ltd.), Dell Technologies Inc., Dt Research Inc., Getac Technology Corporation, Hp Inc., Kontron S&T AG (S&T AG), Leonardo DRS Inc., MobileDemand, MilDef Group AB, NEXCOM International Co. Ltd., Panasonic Corporation, Trimble Inc. and Zebra Technologies Corporation.

Key questions answered in this report:
How has the global rugged tablet market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global rugged tablet market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the operating system?
What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end use industry?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global rugged tablet market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?