Market overview
The global airport passenger-service robots market is worth USD 217 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 735 mn by 2036, growing at a 13.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Guidance and information is the largest by function segment.
| Scope | Autonomous service robots used in airports to guide and inform passengers, clean terminals, carry luggage and deliver items, including wheeled guidance robots and cleaning robots. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel and Tourism |
| Value 2025 | USD 190 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 217 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 735 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 13.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 3,955 units |
| Volume 2036 | 16,432 units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 54,760 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Airport Passenger-Service Robots market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 217 mn |
| 2027 | USD 245 mn |
| 2028 | USD 277 mn |
| 2029 | USD 313 mn |
| 2030 | USD 353 mn |
| 2031 | USD 399 mn |
| 2032 | USD 451 mn |
| 2033 | USD 510 mn |
| 2034 | USD 576 mn |
| 2035 | USD 651 mn |
| 2036 | USD 735 mn |
Airport Passenger-Service Robots market segmentation
By function
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidance and information | 40.0% | 36.6% | USD 87 mn | 12.0% |
| Floor cleaning | 22.0% | 22.0% | USD 48 mn | 13.0% |
| Luggage and cart handling | 18.0% | 19.6% | USD 39 mn | 14.0% |
| Delivery and patrol | 20.0% | 21.8% | USD 43 mn | 14.0% |
By airport size
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large hub airports | 56.0% | 50.9% | USD 121 mn | 11.9% |
| Medium airports | 30.0% | 32.5% | USD 65 mn | 13.9% |
| Small airports | 14.0% | 16.6% | USD 30 mn | 14.9% |
By technology
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous navigation | 44.0% | 40.0% | USD 95 mn | 11.9% |
| AI conversational | 33.0% | 36.0% | USD 71 mn | 14.0% |
| Teleoperated | 23.0% | 24.0% | USD 50 mn | 13.5% |
By purchase model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outright purchase | 57.0% | 50.0% | USD 123 mn | 11.5% |
| Robots as a service | 29.0% | 35.0% | USD 63 mn | 15.2% |
| Lease | 14.0% | 15.0% | USD 30 mn | 13.8% |
By robot form
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeled | 63.0% | 58.0% | USD 136 mn | 12.1% |
| Humanoid | 12.0% | 16.0% | USD 26 mn | 16.3% |
| Kiosk style | 25.0% | 26.0% | USD 54 mn | 13.4% |
Top 25 countries for airport passenger-service robots by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.5%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 48 mn | 22.0% | USD 191 mn | 14.9% |
| 2 | South Korea | USD 30 mn | 14.0% | USD 93 mn | 11.9% |
| 3 | United States | USD 26 mn | 12.0% | USD 80 mn | 11.9% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 22 mn | 10.0% | USD 67 mn | 11.9% |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | USD 13 mn | 6.0% | USD 43 mn | 12.8% |
| 6 | Singapore | USD 11 mn | 5.0% | USD 33 mn | 11.8% |
| 7 | Germany | USD 8.7 mn | 4.0% | USD 26 mn | 11.8% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | USD 8.7 mn | 4.0% | USD 26 mn | 11.8% |
| 9 | Saudi Arabia | USD 8.7 mn | 4.0% | USD 38 mn | 15.8% |
| 10 | France | USD 6.5 mn | 3.0% | USD 20 mn | 11.8% |
| 11 | Canada | USD 2.6 mn | 1.2% | USD 7.9 mn | 12.0% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 2.4 mn | 1.1% | USD 7.6 mn | 12.1% |
| 13 | Australia | USD 2.3 mn | 1.1% | USD 7.1 mn | 12.0% |
| 14 | Qatar | USD 2.2 mn | 1.0% | USD 8.2 mn | 14.2% |
| 15 | Spain | USD 2.1 mn | 0.9% | USD 6.4 mn | 12.0% |
| 16 | Italy | USD 1.9 mn | 0.9% | USD 6.0 mn | 11.9% |
| 17 | India | USD 1.8 mn | 0.8% | USD 6.7 mn | 14.0% |
| 18 | Thailand | USD 1.7 mn | 0.8% | USD 6.2 mn | 14.1% |
| 19 | Turkey | USD 1.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 5.7 mn | 14.1% |
| 20 | Malaysia | USD 1.4 mn | 0.7% | USD 5.3 mn | 14.2% |
| 21 | Switzerland | USD 1.3 mn | 0.6% | USD 4.0 mn | 12.0% |
| 22 | Taiwan | USD 1.1 mn | 0.5% | USD 4.3 mn | 14.2% |
| 23 | Russia | USD 1.0 mn | 0.5% | USD 3.2 mn | 12.0% |
| 24 | Hong Kong | USD 0.89 mn | 0.4% | USD 3.4 mn | 14.3% |
| 25 | Brazil | USD 0.76 mn | 0.3% | USD 2.9 mn | 14.2% |
| Rest of world | USD 9.7 mn | 4.5% | USD 32 mn | 12.7% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- LG Electronics
- Pudu Robotics
- Keenon Robotics
- Brain Corp
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- SoftBank Robotics
- UBTECH Robotics
- Avidbots
- Orionstar
- Reeman Robotics
- Blue Ocean Robotics
- CloudMinds
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Gaussian Robotics
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the airport passenger-service robots market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 13.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by function, by airport size, by technology, by purchase model, by robot form. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the airport passenger-service robots market?
The global airport passenger-service robots market is estimated at USD 190 mn in 2025 and USD 217 mn in 2026.
How fast will the airport passenger-service robots market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 735 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 13.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 519 mn.
Which country is the largest market for airport passenger-service robots?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 48 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 48.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, Saudi Arabia is growing fastest at 15.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which airport passenger-service robots segment is largest?
In the by function split, Guidance and information is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading airport passenger-service robots companies?
Global leaders include LG Electronics, Pudu Robotics, Keenon Robotics, Brain Corp.
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