Indoor Robots Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type (Medical Robots, Drones, Cleaning Robots, Entertainment Robots, Education Robots, Personal/Handicap Assistant Robots, Public Relation Robots, Security and Surveillance Robots), By End User (Commercial, Residential, Industrial), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 14.15 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	19.38%
Fastest Growing Segment	Personal/Handicap Assistant Robots
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 40.96 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Indoor Robots Market will grow from USD 14.15 Billion in 2025 to USD 40.96 Billion by 2031 at a 19.38% CAGR. The Global Indoor Robots Market comprises autonomous mobile systems designed to navigate enclosed environments like warehouses and healthcare facilities to execute logistical or maintenance tasks. The market is fundamentally driven by the critical need to mitigate labor scarcities and the escalating demand for workflow optimization within facility management. These economic drivers necessitate automated solutions that ensure consistent productivity levels independent of human workforce availability.

However, the substantial initial capital investment required for procurement and infrastructure integration poses a notable challenge to widespread adoption. Budget constraints frequently deter smaller enterprises from transitioning to these advanced automated systems. According to the International Federation of Robotics, in 2024, the total number of service robots sold for professional use reached nearly 200,000 units globally. This statistic highlights the sector's steady volume despite the financial barriers that impede universal scalability for organizations with restricted capital resources.

Key Market Drivers

Escalating labor shortages and rising workforce costs serve as the primary catalyst for the adoption of indoor robotics, as organizations seek to insulate their operations from volatility in the human capital market. As wages increase and the availability of manual laborers for repetitive tasks diminishes, facilities are compelled to substitute human roles with autonomous systems to maintain financial viability and operational continuity. This pressure is particularly acute in supply chain environments where consistent output is mandatory regardless of staffing levels. According to MHI, March 2024, in the '2024 MHI Annual Industry Report', 55% of supply chain and manufacturing leaders identified the extreme difficulty of hiring and retaining qualified workers as their single greatest operational challenge. Consequently, the deployment of indoor robots has shifted from an experimental luxury to a strategic necessity for mitigating these workforce constraints.

Concurrently, the rapid expansion of e-commerce and intralogistics automation drives the market by demanding fulfillment speeds and accuracy rates that manual processes cannot sustain. The surge in online retail volume requires warehouses to operate continuously, necessitating autonomous mobile robots that can navigate complex dynamic environments to expedite picking and sorting tasks. According to the International Federation of Robotics, September 2024, in the 'World Robotics 2024: Service Robots' report, the sales volume of autonomous mobile robots specifically designed for transportation and logistics applications increased by 35% compared to the prior year. This growth reflects a broader industry commitment to modernizing infrastructure for high-velocity commerce. According to Zebra Technologies, in 2024, 69% of warehouse decision-makers reported current plans to increase their overall investment in visibility and automation technologies to support these modernized workflows.

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Key Market Challenges

The substantial capital expenditure required for purchasing and integrating autonomous mobile systems acts as a formidable barrier to the expansion of the Global Indoor Robots Market. Companies must allocate significant funds not only for the robotic hardware but also for essential software deployment, facility modifications, and personnel training. This financial burden is particularly prohibitive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which often struggle to justify the long return on investment periods compared to traditional labor costs. Consequently, many potential adopters delay or cancel automation projects, limiting market penetration primarily to large-scale corporations with deeper financial reserves.

This economic constraint directly correlates with stagnated purchasing trends in mature markets, demonstrating the dampening effect of high costs on broader adoption. According to the Association for Advancing Automation, in 2024, North American companies ordered 31,311 robots valued at 1.96 billion U.S. dollars, representing a marginal increase of only 0.5 percent in units sold compared to the previous year. This statistic underscores how financial hurdles and budget limitations impede the industry's ability to scale, keeping growth rates flat despite the strong operational demand for automated solutions.

Key Market Trends

The integration of Generative AI is transforming indoor robotics by enabling systems to interpret natural language commands and adapt to unstructured environments without complex reprogramming. This technological leap allows facility operators to interact intuitively with automated fleets, significantly reducing the technical expertise required for deployment and facilitating real-time operational adjustments. The industrial appetite for such cognitive adaptability is growing rapidly as companies seek to maximize the utility of their automated assets. According to Rockwell Automation, March 2024, in the '9th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report', 83% of manufacturers expect to use Generative AI in their operations in 2024, underscoring the rapid industrial pivot toward these adaptive intelligent capabilities.

Simultaneously, the widespread adoption of Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) business models is fundamentally altering procurement strategies by shifting costs from capital expenditure to operational expenditure. This subscription-based approach allows enterprises to scale fleet sizes dynamically based on seasonal demand, thereby bypassing the financial barriers associated with traditional asset ownership that often stall modernization efforts. The scalability of this model is evidenced by major logistics players aggressively expanding their automated footprints to meet throughput targets. According to GXO Logistics, April 2024, in the '2023 ESG Report', the company increased its total collaborative robotics and automated systems by 50% year-over-year, demonstrating the speed at which flexible automation strategies are enabling fleet expansion.

Segmental Insights

The Personal and Handicap Assistant Robots segment emerges as the fastest growing category within the Global Indoor Robots Market. This accelerated expansion is primarily driven by the rapidly aging global population and the rising prevalence of physical disabilities. Reports from the World Health Organization concerning the increasing number of elderly individuals underscore the critical need for assistive technologies that support independent living. Consequently, market demand is surging for robotic solutions that perform daily routine tasks, thereby mitigating the dependency on human caregivers and addressing labor shortages in domestic care environments.

Regional Insights

North America dominates the Global Indoor Robots Market, driven by robust infrastructure and significant investment in automation technologies within the United States and Canada. The region’s leadership is reinforced by the presence of key industry players and widespread adoption across healthcare, logistics, and retail to mitigate severe labor shortages. Furthermore, a well-defined regulatory framework accelerates deployment; specifically, safety standards from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and UL Standards & Engagement provide essential guidelines that encourage commercial integration. This conducive environment, coupled with a strong demand for operational efficiency, cements North America’s status as the principal region for indoor robotics implementation.

Recent Developments

• In August 2025, Delta Electronics unveiled a new series of collaborative robots at the Automation Taipei exhibition, targeting the smart manufacturing sector. The newly launched "D-Bot" series was equipped with an advanced AI cognitive module, enabling features such as voice command recognition and adaptability to dynamic environments. Designed for indoor applications in industries like electronics and logistics, these robots supported payloads ranging from 6 to 30 kilograms. This product launch highlighted the company's focus on cyber-physical integration and human-robot collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and safety within modern factories.
• In January 2025, LG Electronics announced that it had secured a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a company specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. This strategic acquisition followed a previous investment and involved exercising a call option to purchase additional shares, resulting in a 51 percent holding. The collaboration was intended to integrate the company's existing commercial robot business with the acquired entity's expertise in software platforms and fleet management. This move aimed to strengthen the company’s presence in the hospitality sector while expanding its capabilities in indoor industrial and home robotics markets.
• In November 2024, Gausium released a new lineup of autonomous cleaning robots at the ISSA Show North America, designed to improve efficiency in commercial spaces. The launch included the "Beetle," a compact sweeper suitable for industrial facilities, and "Omnie," a robot capable of identifying and cleaning both dry and wet waste. The company also introduced an upgraded version of its "Phantas" model, which featured improved compatibility with a workstation for autonomous water refilling and charging. These innovations addressed the growing demand for sustainable and automated cleaning solutions in diverse indoor environments.
• In April 2024, Avidbots launched "Kas," a fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot engineered to navigate tight and dynamic areas within commercial facilities. The robot was specifically designed for sectors such as retail, transportation, and healthcare, where maneuvering around people and obstacles is critical. "Kas" incorporated the company's proprietary AI software and a comprehensive sensor system to ensure safe and consistent cleaning operations. This addition to the company's portfolio allowed businesses to deploy automated cleaning technology in smaller, more congested indoor spaces that were previously challenging for larger machines to access.

Key Market Players

• iRobot Corporation
• Ecovacs Robotics Co., Ltd.
• Neato Robotics, Inc.
• LG Electronics Inc.
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
• Amazon Robotics, Inc.
• SoftBank Robotics Corp.
• Panasonic Corporation
• Friendly Robotics GmbH
• Midea Group Co., Ltd.

By Type	By End User	By Region
Medical Robots Drones Cleaning Robots Entertainment Robots Education Robots Personal/Handicap Assistant Robots Public Relation Robots Security and Surveillance Robots	Commercial Residential Industrial	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

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

• Indoor Robots Market, By Type:

• Medical Robots
• Drones
• Cleaning Robots
• Entertainment Robots
• Education Robots
• Personal/Handicap Assistant Robots
• Public Relation Robots
• Security and Surveillance Robots

• Indoor Robots Market, By End User:

• Commercial
• Residential
• Industrial

• Indoor 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