Market overview
The global elderly-care & companion robots market is worth USD 690 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.6 bn by 2036, growing at a 14.0% CAGR. Japan is the largest country market and Robotic pets and social companions is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Robots for older adults: social companion robots, robotic pets, medication and monitoring assistants and caregiving robots for lifting and mobility used at home and in care facilities. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Healthcare |
| Value 2025 | USD 600 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 690 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 2.6 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 14.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 1,742 thousand units |
| Volume 2036 | 7,142 thousand units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 396 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Elderly-Care & Companion Robots market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 690 mn |
| 2027 | USD 787 mn |
| 2028 | USD 897 mn |
| 2029 | USD 1.0 bn |
| 2030 | USD 1.2 bn |
| 2031 | USD 1.3 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.5 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.7 bn |
| 2034 | USD 2.0 bn |
| 2035 | USD 2.2 bn |
| 2036 | USD 2.6 bn |
Elderly-Care & Companion Robots market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotic pets and social companions | 48.0% | 46.5% | USD 331 mn | 13.6% |
| Monitoring and assistant robots | 28.0% | 32.3% | USD 193 mn | 15.6% |
| Caregiving and mobility robots | 24.0% | 21.3% | USD 166 mn | 12.6% |
By setting
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 52.0% | 55.9% | USD 359 mn | 14.8% |
| Care homes | 34.0% | 32.0% | USD 235 mn | 13.3% |
| Hospitals and rehabilitation | 14.0% | 12.1% | USD 97 mn | 12.3% |
By technology
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence and conversational interfaces | 30.0% | 36.0% | USD 207 mn | 16.1% |
| Sensors and computer vision | 24.0% | 24.0% | USD 166 mn | 14.0% |
| Mobility and actuation hardware | 28.0% | 22.0% | USD 193 mn | 11.3% |
| Software and cloud services | 18.0% | 18.0% | USD 124 mn | 14.0% |
By function
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Companionship and emotional support | 32.0% | 30.0% | USD 221 mn | 13.3% |
| Health monitoring and medication support | 26.0% | 28.0% | USD 179 mn | 14.8% |
| Mobility and lifting assistance | 22.0% | 22.0% | USD 152 mn | 14.0% |
| Safety and fall detection | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 138 mn | 14.0% |
By ownership model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct purchase | 56.0% | 46.0% | USD 386 mn | 11.8% |
| Rental and leasing | 24.0% | 28.0% | USD 166 mn | 15.8% |
| Subscription and service | 20.0% | 26.0% | USD 138 mn | 17.0% |
Top 25 countries for elderly-care & companion 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 92.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 97.7%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | USD 166 mn | 24.0% | USD 509 mn | 11.9% |
| 2 | United States | USD 152 mn | 22.0% | USD 583 mn | 14.4% |
| 3 | China | USD 117 mn | 17.0% | USD 583 mn | 17.4% |
| 4 | South Korea | USD 55 mn | 8.0% | USD 212 mn | 14.4% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 41 mn | 6.0% | USD 133 mn | 12.4% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | USD 28 mn | 4.0% | USD 97 mn | 13.4% |
| 7 | France | USD 28 mn | 4.0% | USD 90 mn | 12.5% |
| 8 | Italy | USD 21 mn | 3.0% | USD 67 mn | 12.4% |
| 9 | Canada | USD 17 mn | 2.5% | USD 61 mn | 13.5% |
| 10 | Spain | USD 14 mn | 2.0% | USD 43 mn | 12.2% |
| 11 | Australia | USD 4.0 mn | 0.6% | USD 14 mn | 13.0% |
| 12 | Netherlands | USD 3.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 12 mn | 13.1% |
| 13 | Singapore | USD 3.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 15 mn | 15.5% |
| 14 | Taiwan | USD 3.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 12 mn | 13.1% |
| 15 | Sweden | USD 2.9 mn | 0.4% | USD 9.7 mn | 12.9% |
| 16 | Switzerland | USD 2.3 mn | 0.3% | USD 7.9 mn | 13.3% |
| 17 | Denmark | USD 2.3 mn | 0.3% | USD 7.9 mn | 13.3% |
| 18 | Belgium | USD 2.3 mn | 0.3% | USD 7.9 mn | 13.3% |
| 19 | Brazil | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 7.4 mn | 15.7% |
| 20 | Russia | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 5.9 mn | 13.1% |
| 21 | Norway | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 5.9 mn | 13.1% |
| 22 | Israel | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 5.9 mn | 13.1% |
| 23 | Austria | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 5.9 mn | 13.1% |
| 24 | Finland | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 5.9 mn | 13.1% |
| 25 | Thailand | USD 1.7 mn | 0.2% | USD 7.4 mn | 15.7% |
| Rest of world | USD 16 mn | 2.3% | USD 50 mn | 12.3% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Hasbro
- SoftBank Robotics
- Cyberdyne
- Panasonic
- Sony Group
- Groove X
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Intuition Robotics
- Toyota
- UBTECH Robotics
- Fuji Corporation
- Blue Frog Robotics
- Aeolus Robotics
- Labrador Systems
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Tombot
- Fourier Intelligence
- Hyodol
- Ageless Innovation
- Kompai Robotics
- Navel 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 elderly-care & companion 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 14.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by setting, by technology, by function, by ownership model. 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 elderly-care & companion robots market?
The global elderly-care & companion robots market is estimated at USD 600 mn in 2025 and USD 690 mn in 2026.
How fast will the elderly-care & companion robots market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 2.6 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 14.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.9 bn.
Which country is the largest market for elderly-care & companion robots?
Japan is the largest market by revenue at USD 166 mn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 63.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 17.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which elderly-care & companion robots segment is largest?
In the by type split, Robotic pets and social companions is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading elderly-care & companion robots companies?
Global leaders include Hasbro, SoftBank Robotics, Cyberdyne, Panasonic.
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