Educational Robot Market Report 2026

The educational robot market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.32 billion in 2025 to $2.75 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of robotics in classrooms, rising emphasis on stem education, historical use of basic programmable kits, growing demand for interactive learning tools, widespread adoption in robotics competitions.

The educational robot market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of ai-driven tutoring, rising popularity of personalized learning robots, growth of modular robotic kits, increasing demand for coding-integrated educational tools, shift toward cloud-connected learning platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include AI-driven learning robots, ar/vr-compatible educational robots, IoT-enabled collaborative learning robots, autonomous classroom assistive robots, smart manufacturing for educational robot hardware.

The growing adoption of online learning is projected to further enhance the growth of the educational robot market in the coming years. Online learning, often referred to as e-learning, involves acquiring information or skills through electronic materials and the internet. Educational robots in online learning improve the educational experience by offering practical and engaging methods for studying various subjects, particularly in STEM and technology fields. For instance, in January 2024, according to a report by Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, 30% of EU internet users aged 16 to 74 reported engaging in online courses or using online learning materials during the first three months of 2023, representing a 2% increase from 28% in 2022. Consequently, the rising adoption of online learning is fueling growth in the educational robot market.

Technological advancements are emerging as a key trend in the educational robot market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on developing innovative technological solutions to strengthen their market presence. For instance, in August 2024, Kawasaki Robotics, a Japan-based manufacturer of robotics and heavy industry equipment, introduced its educational robot, Astorino. This 6-axis robot has a 1 kg payload and is offered at an accessible price of $5,000. Its lightweight 12 kg frame and 110 V power supply make it ideal for classroom environments, and students can rapidly 3D-print replacement parts for nearly the entire robot using the provided STL files. The robot’s design and programming closely mimic a Kawasaki industrial robot, providing a realistic, hands-on learning experience.

In July 2024, RW Thrive, a US-based educational technology services company, acquired BirdBrain Technologies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances and diversifies RW Thrive's portfolio by incorporating a well-known line of educational robotics and tools designed to foster creativity and critical thinking in computer science and robotics. BirdBrain Technologies is a US-based company specializing in educational robotics.

Major companies operating in the educational robot market are SoftBank Robotics Group Corp, ROBOTIS Co Ltd., Aisoy Robotics, Blue Frog Robotics & Buddy, LEGO System A/S, Wonder Workshop Inc., Makeblock, Modular Robotics, Robolink, BrainCo, CoderZ, Cubic Robotics, Dobot Robots, EdTech Robotics, EZ-Robot, Fable, Gakken Classroom Global, Hexbug, Kano, KUBO Robotics, Learning Resources.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on electronic components, motors, sensors, and microcontrollers have raised manufacturing costs for educational robots, especially for models imported from major hubs in Asia-Pacific. These increased costs impact service and industrial robot segments used across primary and secondary education. However, tariffs have encouraged domestic sourcing of hardware, stimulated local assembly, and promoted innovation in cost-efficient designs, improving long-term supply chain resilience.

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Educational robots are specialized robots designed to aid students in acquiring knowledge and enhancing cognitive skills. They play a crucial role in assisting youngsters in developing fundamental cognitive skills, particularly in areas such as mathematical thinking, from a young age.

The main categories of educational robots are service robots and industrial robots. Service robots are designed to provide various services to humans, and in the educational context, they are tailored to support learning activities. Industrial robots, on the other hand, are mechanical machines programmed to autonomously perform tasks related to production in industrial settings. These educational robots consist of both hardware and software components. They find applications across various educational levels, including primary education, secondary education, higher education, and other educational contexts.North America was the largest region in the educational robot market in 2025. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the educational robot market report forecast period. The regions covered in the educational robot market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the educational robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The educational robot market consists of sales of cubetto robot, bee-bot robot, dash robot, root robot, edison robot. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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