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Social Robots Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032

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  • 189 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 6084013
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The social robots market is transforming human-machine interaction across industries by integrating advanced AI, sensor technologies, and human-centric design. Organizations are rapidly adopting social robotics to drive strategic automation with a clear focus on improved engagement and operational efficiency.

Market Snapshot: Social Robots Market Size and Growth

The global social robots market grew from USD 719.98 million in 2024 to USD 836.74 million in 2025. It is forecasted to continue expanding at a CAGR of 16.02%, reaching USD 2.36 billion by 2032.

Scope & Segmentation of the Social Robots Market

  • Product Types: Companion robots (personal assistants, pet robots), humanoid robots, service robots (cleaning, delivery), social AI agents (chatbots, virtual assistants), and telepresence (mobile, stationary).
  • Distribution Channels: Direct sales, original equipment manufacturing (OEM), online ecommerce platforms, and manufacturer websites.
  • Technologies: Actuators (hydraulic, motor, servo), AI (deep learning, reinforcement learning, machine learning), communication (Bluetooth, cellular 5G, Wi-Fi), natural language processing (language generation, speech recognition), sensor technologies (audio, proximity, touch), and advanced vision systems (2D, 3D, infrared imaging).
  • Applications: Education (academic institutions, corporate training, homeschooling), entertainment (events, home, theme parks), healthcare (elderly care, patient engagement, therapy), hospitality (hotels, restaurants), and retail (customer service, marketing).
  • End Users: Commercial venues (entertainment, retail, hospitality), consumers (home use, companionship, smart homes), education providers (K-12, higher education), and healthcare organizations (clinics, elderly care facilities, hospitals).
  • Regional Coverage: Americas (United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru), Europe, Middle East & Africa (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Israel, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya), and Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan).
  • Leading Companies: SoftBank Robotics Group Corp., UBTECH Robotics Corp., Blue Frog Robotics SAS, Robotemi Inc., Hanson Robotics Ltd., PAL Robotics SL, Furhat Robotics AB, OhmniLabs Inc., NEURA Robotics GmbH, Hangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd.

Key Takeaways for Decision-Makers

  • Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and sensor integration are enabling social robots to interpret human emotions and context for increasingly adaptive interactions.
  • Collaborative deployments in healthcare, education, hospitality, and retail are elevating user engagement, supporting remote services, and paving the way for hybrid physical-digital robotics solutions.
  • Strategic partnerships between robotics manufacturers, academic institutions, and software providers are accelerating scalable innovation and reinforcing ecosystem growth.
  • Standardized data privacy protocols and emerging ethical frameworks are influencing market entry strategies, particularly in highly regulated regions.
  • Robust intellectual property management and open-architecture platforms are shaping competitive advantage for firms seeking ecosystem leadership through both proprietary and partnership-driven models.
  • Integrated service offerings—including predictive maintenance and software upgrades—are supporting long-term value realization and customer retention across all user segments.

Tariff Impact on Supply Chains and Cost Structures

Tariff adjustments in the United States during 2025 have placed additional cost pressures on imported robotics components such as actuators and vision modules. These measures are prompting firms to reevaluate global sourcing, explore nearshoring solutions, and invest in regional supplier diversification. Material innovation and modular product design are gaining traction as manufacturers seek to manage cost volatility and maintain product competitiveness in price-sensitive markets.

Methodology & Data Sources

Comprehensive research draws on both secondary and primary data, utilizing industry publications, patent filings, and regulatory reviews to establish foundational trends. In-depth executive interviews and surveys validate market findings, while statistical and thematic analysis ensures insight accuracy.

Why This Report Matters

  • Enables informed product development and deployment by providing actionable segmentation and regional intelligence.
  • Equips stakeholders to navigate regulatory shifts and market entry obstacles with scenario-based strategic guidance.
  • Delivers competitive benchmarking for go-to-market optimization and risk mitigation within evolving supply chain environments.

Conclusion

Senior decision-makers gain the strategic clarity needed to harness social robotics for operational transformation and market advantage. This analysis delivers a structured view of current dynamics and future prospects in human-centric automation.

Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Integration of AI-driven emotion recognition in companion robots for improved elderly care
5.2. Development of robust multi-modal social robots with voice, gesture, and facial interaction capabilities
5.3. Advancements in cloud robotics enabling real-time data sharing across distributed social robot networks
5.4. Emergence of socially assistive robots tailored for pediatric healthcare settings to support therapy engagement
5.5. Implementation of advanced on-device processing in social robots to ensure user data privacy and compliance
5.6. Integration of sustainable and bio-based materials in social robot manufacturing to reduce environmental impact
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Social Robots Market, by Product Type
8.1. Companion
8.1.1. Personal Assistants
8.1.2. Pet Robots
8.2. Humanoid
8.3. Service Robots
8.3.1. Cleaning
8.3.2. Delivery
8.4. Social AI Agents
8.4.1. Chatbots
8.4.2. Virtual Assistants
8.5. Telepresence
8.5.1. Mobile
8.5.2. Stationary
9. Social Robots Market, by Distribution Channel
9.1. Direct Sales
9.2. OEM
9.3. Online
9.3.1. E-Commerce Platforms
9.3.2. Manufacturer Websites
10. Social Robots Market, by Technology
10.1. Actuators
10.1.1. Hydraulic Systems
10.1.2. Motors
10.1.3. Servo Actuators
10.2. AI
10.2.1. Deep Learning
10.2.2. Machine Learning
10.2.3. Reinforcement Learning
10.3. Communication Tech
10.3.1. Bluetooth
10.3.2. Cellular 5G
10.3.3. Wi-Fi
10.4. NLP
10.4.1. Language Generation
10.4.2. Speech Recognition
10.5. Sensors
10.5.1. Audio
10.5.2. Proximity
10.5.3. Touch
10.6. Vision Systems
10.6.1. 2D Imaging
10.6.2. 3D Imaging
10.6.3. Infrared Imaging
11. Social Robots Market, by Application
11.1. Education
11.1.1. Academic Institutions
11.1.2. Corporate Training
11.1.3. Home Schooling
11.2. Entertainment
11.2.1. Events
11.2.2. Home Entertainment
11.2.3. Theme Parks
11.3. Healthcare
11.3.1. Elderly Care
11.3.2. Patient Engagement
11.3.3. Therapy
11.4. Hospitality
11.4.1. Hotels
11.4.2. Restaurants
11.5. Retail
11.5.1. Customer Service
11.5.2. Marketing
12. Social Robots Market, by End User
12.1. Commercial
12.1.1. Entertainment Venues
12.1.2. Hotels and Restaurants
12.1.3. Retail Stores
12.2. Consumer
12.2.1. Home Use
12.2.2. Personal Companionship
12.2.3. Smart Homes
12.3. Education
12.3.1. Higher Education
12.3.2. K-12
12.4. Healthcare
12.4.1. Clinics
12.4.2. Elderly Care Facilities
12.4.3. Hospitals
13. Social Robots Market, by Region
13.1. Americas
13.1.1. North America
13.1.2. Latin America
13.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
13.2.1. Europe
13.2.2. Middle East
13.2.3. Africa
13.3. Asia-Pacific
14. Social Robots Market, by Group
14.1. ASEAN
14.2. GCC
14.3. European Union
14.4. BRICS
14.5. G7
14.6. NATO
15. Social Robots Market, by Country
15.1. United States
15.2. Canada
15.3. Mexico
15.4. Brazil
15.5. United Kingdom
15.6. Germany
15.7. France
15.8. Russia
15.9. Italy
15.10. Spain
15.11. China
15.12. India
15.13. Japan
15.14. Australia
15.15. South Korea
16. Competitive Landscape
16.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
16.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
16.3. Competitive Analysis
16.3.1. SoftBank Robotics Group Corp.
16.3.2. UBTECH Robotics Corp.
16.3.3. Blue Frog Robotics SAS
16.3.4. Robotemi Inc.
16.3.5. Hanson Robotics Ltd.
16.3.6. PAL Robotics SL
16.3.7. Furhat Robotics AB
16.3.8. OhmniLabs Inc.
16.3.9. NEURA Robotics GmbH
16.3.10. Hangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd.
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Social Robots market report include:
  • SoftBank Robotics Group Corp.
  • UBTECH Robotics Corp.
  • Blue Frog Robotics SAS
  • Robotemi Inc.
  • Hanson Robotics Ltd.
  • PAL Robotics SL
  • Furhat Robotics AB
  • OhmniLabs Inc.
  • NEURA Robotics GmbH
  • Hangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd.

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