Entertainment Robots Market Report 2025

The entertainment robots market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $35.6 billion in 2024 to $44.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing consumer interest in robotics, the integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), the global popularity of robotics competitions, the rise of AI and machine learning, global expansion of robot-as-a-service RaaS).

The entertainment robots market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $114 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid advancements in human-robot interaction, the emergence of social robots, the expansion of theme parks and entertainment venues, customization and personalization trends, focus on educational and edutainment robots. Major trends in the forecast period include the integration of 5g technology, collaboration between entertainment and technology companies, increasing affordability of robotics technology, technological advancements in robotics, and human-robot interaction (HRI) improvements.

The forecast of 26.7% growth over the next five years remains unchanged from the previous projection for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Tariffs on robotics components, sensors, and servos may limit innovation and deployment of entertainment robots in live events and theme parks. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The rising adoption of robots is anticipated to drive the growth of the entertainment robots market in the future. The use of robots among children and seniors serves educational, therapeutic, and caregiving purposes, including teaching children subjects like mathematics, science, and programming, as well as helping older adults remain active and engaged. Robotic assistance for seniors is being developed to assist with daily activities such as housekeeping, retrieving objects, getting in and out of bed, mealtime tasks, and mobility. For example, in September 2023, reports from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a Germany-based organization focused on the robotics industry, indicated that global industrial robot installations increased by 5% in 2022, with Asia accounting for 73% of the market. The sector is expected to grow by 7% in 2023, reaching over 590,000 units. Thus, the increasing adoption of robots is fueling the expansion of the entertainment robots market.

The increasing number of children is poised to contribute to the expansion of the entertainment robots market. Children, defined as young human beings in the early stage of life, from birth to adolescence or until reaching maturity, are showing a growing interest in entertainment robots. These robots offer interactive experiences, educational engagement, playtime activities, and more. According to The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (Forum), a U.S.-based federal government agency, the number of children in the United States was approximately 72.5 million in 2022. In the same year, the number of children aged 0-5 was 22.4 million, slightly lower than those in the 6-11 age group (24.2 million) and the 12-17 age group (25.8 million). The projected total count of children is expected to rise to 78.2 million by the year 2050. Thus, the increasing population of children is a driving force for the future growth of the entertainment robots market.

Advancements in artificial intelligence technology are emerging as key trends gaining traction in the entertainment robots market. Companies within this market are strategically adopting new technologies to maintain their competitive positions. For example, in February 2022, Miko, an India-based consumer electronics company specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning, introduced Miko 3, an AI-integrated educational robot. Miko 3 boasts features such as a wide-angle HD camera, a speed range sensor, and odometric detectors, enabling dynamic mapping of distances and the ability to navigate surfaces and obstacles. The Mikonnect video calling feature ensures a secure and continuous connection between children and parents.

Major players in the entertainment robots market are channeling their efforts into the development of innovative products, including robot dogs, to establish a robust market presence. A robot dog is a mechanical device designed to mimic the appearance and behavior of a real dog. For instance, in January 2023, WowWee Group Limited, a China-based manufacturer of entertainment robots, launched the 'MINTiD Dog-E' robot. Dog-E stands out as an innovative robot dog with over a million potential combinations of vibrant lights, sounds, and personality traits, rendering it truly unique. This app-connected smart dog features real-life movements, touch sensors, audio sensors, and persistence of vision (PV) for displaying icons and communicating messages.

In October 2022, Miko.ai, an India-based technology firm, acquired Square Off for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Miko to expand its collection of advanced educational tools, thereby enhancing its footprint in the interactive robotics sector and improving learning experiences for children. Square Off is a US-based technology company known for its AI-powered automated chessboards and smart interactive board games.

Major companies operating in the entertainment robots market include Sony Corporation, Hasbro Inc., Lego Group, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Mattel Inc., WowWee Group Limited, Blue Frog Robotics, SoftBank Robotics Group Corp., UBTECH Robotics Corp., Robosen Robotics Co. Ltd., Anki Inc., Spin Master Ltd., Sphero Inc., Fischertechnik GmbH, iRobot Corporation, Tomy Company Ltd., Parrot SA, Boston Dynamics Inc., AIBrain Inc., Robotis Inc., Segway Robotics Inc., Ozobot & Evollve Inc., KUKA AG, Aldebaran Robotics SAS, Hanson Robotics Ltd., VTech Holdings Limited, ROBOLOCO Inc., Neato Robotics Inc., DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Furhat Robotics.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the entertainment robots market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global entertainment robots market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the entertainment robots market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the entertainment robots market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The rapid surge in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the media sector, particularly in areas such as content creation, broadcasting, and digital streaming. Increased tariffs on imported audiovisual gear, editing tools, and broadcasting technologies have driven up both production and operational costs for media companies. Film and TV studios are incurring higher expenses for sourcing foreign-made cameras, lighting, and post-production equipment, while news and broadcast outlets are facing steeper costs for satellite services and transmission hardware. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries are hindering the export of U.S.-based media content, curbing international revenue growth. To navigate these challenges, media firms are increasingly sourcing domestically, accelerating digital transformation, and adopting AI-powered production tools to reduce costs and sustain their global competitiveness amid ongoing trade disruptions.

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Entertainment robots are specifically crafted and programmed to offer joy and amusement to humans. These robots find applications in diverse entertainment sectors, including theme parks, cinemas, game centers, and even personal households.

The primary product categories of entertainment robots encompass robot toys, educational robots, and robotic companion pets. Robot toys are playthings intricately designed to resemble robots, exhibiting features that emulate the appearance and behaviors of real robots. These toys often incorporate movable limbs, sound effects, and lights to create a lifesuch as and engaging experience. The various components, including software and hardware, find applications across different sectors such as media, education, retail, and others.

The entertainment robots market consists of sales of residential, domestic, and research robots. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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