Educational Robots Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, By Type (Service Robot, Industrial Robot), By Component (Hardware, Software), By End User (Primary Education, Secondary Education, Higher Education, Others), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 4.29 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	18.49%
Fastest Growing Segment	Industrial Robot
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 11.87 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Educational Robots Market will grow from USD 4.29 Billion in 2025 to USD 11.87 Billion by 2031 at a 18.49% CAGR. Educational robots are programmable autonomous or semi-autonomous machines designed to facilitate learning and skill development, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The market expansion is primarily supported by the increasing global emphasis on digital literacy and substantial government funding aimed at integrating robotics into national curricula to prepare the future workforce. These drivers are distinct from technological trends as they represent the fundamental structural demands rather than feature evolutions. According to the International Federation of Robotics, in 2024, worldwide sales of service robots for consumer use, which includes the social interaction and education segment, grew by 11%.

Despite this positive trajectory, the market faces a significant challenge regarding the high initial investment required for procuring advanced robotic systems and the associated costs for maintenance and software updates. This financial barrier often prevents underfunded educational institutions from adopting these technologies, thereby creating unequal access to modern learning tools and potentially stalling broader market adoption in cost-sensitive regions.

Key Market Drivers

The integration of Artificial Intelligence and adaptive learning technologies has fundamentally transformed educational robots from static programming tools into personalized tutors capable of real-time curriculum adjustment. This technological leap addresses the growing requirement for workforce readiness in Industry 4.0, as robots now simulate complex, AI-driven environments that students will encounter in future careers. These systems can analyze student performance data to tailor instruction, thereby bridging the gap between theoretical STEM concepts and practical application. Reflecting this urgency for advanced skill acquisition, According to the World Economic Forum, January 2025, in the 'Future of Jobs Report 2025', 85% of employers anticipate upskilling their workforce to bridge the widening technical skills gap, driving the demand for sophisticated training tools in classrooms.

Simultaneously, rising government funding and supportive EdTech policies are dismantling financial barriers, ensuring that these advanced robotic systems reach broader student demographics. National strategies are increasingly prioritizing digital literacy, with specific mandates integrating robotics into K-12 education to sustain long-term economic competitiveness. For instance, According to The Straits Times, November 2025, in the article 'South Korea investing $1.2 billion to teach AI from elementary school to the workplace', the South Korean government pledged 1.4 trillion won to nurture AI and robotics talent across the education system. This surge in public sector investment is a primary catalyst for market vitality, mirroring private sector success where, According to the LEGO Group, March 2025, in the 'Annual Report 2024', revenue grew by 13% driven by strong demand for their diverse portfolio which includes educational engagement tools.

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Key Market Challenges

The Global Educational Robots Market faces a substantial challenge related to the high initial investment required for procuring advanced robotic systems. This financial burden extends beyond the purchase price to include ongoing maintenance, software licensing, and necessary infrastructure upgrades. Such costs make the adoption of sophisticated educational tools difficult for institutions with limited budgets, particularly in the public sector. According to the International Federation of Robotics, in 2024, the average cost of a service robot was reported to be approximately $11,510. This price point highlights the significant capital expenditure involved in acquiring the types of advanced, autonomous machines capable of delivering high-level STEM instruction and workforce preparation.

Consequently, this cost barrier directly hampers market growth by restricting the customer base to well-funded private institutions and wealthy school districts. This disparity creates a fragmented market where adoption is driven by affluence rather than educational need, limiting the volume of widespread deployment. For manufacturers, this results in a longer sales cycle and a reliance on sporadic government grants rather than consistent institutional purchasing. Ultimately, the inability of cost-sensitive regions to access these modern learning tools stalls broader market penetration and perpetuates a digital divide that undermines the global objective of equitable digital literacy.

Key Market Trends

The Global Educational Robots Market is witnessing a significant shift towards the Proliferation of Modular and Interoperable Robotic Kits, driven by the need for versatile learning platforms that can scale from basic mechanical assembly to advanced IoT prototyping. Unlike traditional closed systems, these open-architecture solutions allow students to integrate third-party sensors and write code in standard languages like Python, thereby fostering deeper hardware proficiency. This trend is characterized by the widespread adoption of affordable, high-performance computing cores that serve as the brain for diverse robotic configurations, enabling educators to reuse components across different grade levels. Highlighting the scale of this hardware ecosystem, According to Raspberry Pi Holdings plc, April 2025, in the 'FY 2024 Final Results', the company reported annual sales of 7.0 million single-board computers and compute modules in 2024, a volume substantially supported by demand from the education sector for these flexible, modular building blocks.

Another transformative trend is the Deployment of Social Robots for Special Education and Therapy, where humanoid machines are increasingly utilized to support students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and social-emotional learning (SEL) needs. These robots offer a consistent, non-judgmental interface that helps reduce social anxiety, allowing learners to practice communication and emotional recognition in a controlled environment before interacting with human peers. This application has expanded the market scope beyond pure STEM instruction into inclusive education and therapeutic support, creating a dedicated revenue stream for manufacturers of expressive humanoid systems. Evidencing this sustained institutional demand, According to UBTECH Robotics, March 2025, in the 'Annual Results Announcement for the Year Ended December 31, 2024', revenue from the company's education smart robotic business, which includes their portfolio of humanoid instructional robots, reached RMB 363 million for the fiscal year.

Segmental Insights

The Industrial Robot segment is currently positioning itself as the fastest-growing category within the Global Educational Robots Market, primarily fueled by the accelerating global shift toward Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Educational institutions, particularly vocational colleges and engineering universities, are increasingly integrating industrial robotic arms and collaborative models into their curricula to address the critical shortage of automation-literate professionals. This surge in adoption enables students to acquire practical, hands-on expertise in machine operation and programming, directly bridging the gap between theoretical academic knowledge and the rigorous technical demands of the modern industrial workforce.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific holds the leading position in the Global Educational Robots Market, primarily driven by robust government mandates integrating STEM and coding curriculums across K-12 education. Nations such as South Korea, Japan, and China actively support this growth through public funding and policy frameworks, exemplified by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) enforcing compulsory programming education. Additionally, the region benefits from a strong electronics manufacturing ecosystem that reduces hardware costs, enabling wider institutional adoption. High household expenditure on supplementary educational technology further reinforces this market dominance.

Recent Developments

• In September 2025, UBTECH Robotics formed a strategic partnership with Ricoh Hong Kong to accelerate the application of AI and robotics within the educational sector. The collaboration involved the establishment of a dedicated research and development hub focused on co-creating smart teaching solutions and immersive STEM curricula. By integrating humanoid robotics technology with advanced AI platforms, the alliance aimed to build a comprehensive ecosystem that supports talent development from primary schools to higher education. This joint initiative underscored a commitment to fostering digital literacy and preparing students for the requirements of an increasingly intelligent and automated workforce.
• In August 2025, Elephant Robotics expanded its portfolio for the education and research sectors with the launch of the myCobot Pro 450. This compact six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm was engineered with high-precision harmonic reducers and a one-kilogram payload capacity to meet the rigorous demands of academic laboratories and scientific inquiry. The robot featured a modular design compatible with various end-effectors and supported advanced artificial intelligence integrations, including voice control and machine vision. By offering a professional-grade collaborative robot at a scale suitable for desktops, the company provided a versatile tool for universities to explore complex algorithms and automation scenarios.
• In August 2024, Kawasaki Robotics introduced Astorino, a new educational robotics platform designed to provide affordable, industrial-grade training for students. The six-axis robot, which boasted a one-kilogram payload and a programming environment identical to the company’s industrial models, was unveiled to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world manufacturing. Developed in partnership with ASTOR and leveraging the open-source Arduino ecosystem, the platform offered advanced connectivity and safety features suitable for technical education. This initiative aimed to lower the barriers to entry for institutions seeking to equip the next generation of workers with practical automation skills.
• In June 2024, Sphero, Inc. launched BOLT+, an advanced evolution of its popular programmable robot designed explicitly for the global educational market. The newly released device featured a vivid LCD screen capable of displaying over 650 graphics and animations, which allowed students to visualize real-time sensor data and debug code directly on the robot. Engineered with a durable, waterproof polycarbonate shell, the product was built to withstand rigorous classroom use while supporting a standards-aligned curriculum. This launch expanded the company's suite of STEM learning tools, providing educators with a dynamic platform to teach computer science and core academic subjects.

Key Market Players

• LEGO Education A/S
• Sphero, Inc.
• Wonder Workshop, Inc.
• VEX Robotics, Inc.
• Makeblock Co., Ltd.
• SoftBank Robotics Europe S.A.S.
• ABB Ltd.
• FANUC America Corporation
• RobotLAB, Inc.
• Kawasaki Robotics Inc.

By Type	By Component	By End User	By Region
Service Robot Industrial Robot	Hardware Software	Primary Education Secondary Education Higher Education Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Educational Robots Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Educational Robots Market, By Type:

• Service Robot
• Industrial Robot

• Educational Robots Market, By Component:

• Hardware
• Software

• Educational Robots Market, By End User:

• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Higher Education
• Others

• Educational Robots Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE