Market overview
The global sidewalk & last-mile delivery robots market is worth USD 228 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 18.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Road-going autonomous delivery vehicles is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Autonomous sidewalk robots and small road-going delivery vehicles that carry food, groceries and parcels the last mile, including robots, fleet software and service. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Value 2025 | USD 190 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 228 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 1.2 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 18.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 7,959 units |
| Volume 2036 | 50,983 units |
| Average price 2026 | USD 28,650 per unit |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Sidewalk & Last-mile Delivery Robots market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 228 mn |
| 2027 | USD 269 mn |
| 2028 | USD 317 mn |
| 2029 | USD 375 mn |
| 2030 | USD 442 mn |
| 2031 | USD 522 mn |
| 2032 | USD 615 mn |
| 2033 | USD 726 mn |
| 2034 | USD 857 mn |
| 2035 | USD 1.0 bn |
| 2036 | USD 1.2 bn |
Sidewalk & Last-mile Delivery Robots market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewalk delivery robots | 38.0% | 34.3% | USD 87 mn | 16.8% |
| Road-going autonomous delivery vehicles | 46.0% | 53.5% | USD 105 mn | 19.8% |
| Campus and indoor delivery robots | 16.0% | 12.2% | USD 36 mn | 14.8% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food delivery | 42.0% | 38.3% | USD 96 mn | 16.9% |
| Grocery and retail | 26.0% | 28.1% | USD 59 mn | 18.9% |
| Parcel and courier | 20.0% | 23.5% | USD 46 mn | 19.9% |
| Healthcare and other | 12.0% | 10.1% | USD 27 mn | 15.9% |
By payload
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 kg | 26.0% | 23.0% | USD 59 mn | 16.6% |
| 10 to 50 kg | 52.0% | 52.0% | USD 119 mn | 18.0% |
| Above 50 kg | 22.0% | 25.0% | USD 50 mn | 19.5% |
By navigation method
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNSS and camera fusion | 40.0% | 38.0% | USD 91 mn | 17.4% |
| Lidar-based | 32.0% | 32.0% | USD 73 mn | 18.0% |
| Vision AI-led | 28.0% | 30.0% | USD 64 mn | 18.8% |
By operating model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robots sold to operators | 52.0% | 46.0% | USD 119 mn | 16.6% |
| Robots-as-a-service | 33.0% | 37.0% | USD 75 mn | 19.4% |
| Platform fleet partnerships | 15.0% | 17.0% | USD 34 mn | 19.5% |
Top 25 countries for sidewalk & last-mile delivery 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 98.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | USD 87 mn | 38.0% | USD 526 mn | 19.8% |
| 2 | United States | USD 64 mn | 28.0% | USD 301 mn | 16.8% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | USD 14 mn | 6.0% | USD 60 mn | 15.9% |
| 4 | Japan | USD 9.1 mn | 4.0% | USD 43 mn | 16.8% |
| 5 | South Korea | USD 9.1 mn | 4.0% | USD 47 mn | 17.7% |
| 6 | Germany | USD 9.1 mn | 4.0% | USD 39 mn | 15.8% |
| 7 | Finland | USD 6.8 mn | 3.0% | USD 27 mn | 14.9% |
| 8 | Singapore | USD 4.6 mn | 2.0% | USD 24 mn | 18.0% |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | USD 4.6 mn | 2.0% | USD 27 mn | 19.7% |
| 10 | Estonia | USD 3.4 mn | 1.5% | USD 12 mn | 13.3% |
| 11 | Netherlands | USD 2.6 mn | 1.1% | USD 13 mn | 17.5% |
| 12 | France | USD 1.6 mn | 0.7% | USD 8.3 mn | 17.7% |
| 13 | Canada | USD 1.3 mn | 0.6% | USD 6.3 mn | 17.4% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 1.1 mn | 0.5% | USD 5.2 mn | 17.5% |
| 15 | Taiwan | USD 0.91 mn | 0.4% | USD 5.2 mn | 19.1% |
| 16 | Sweden | USD 0.80 mn | 0.3% | USD 4.1 mn | 17.7% |
| 17 | Spain | USD 0.73 mn | 0.3% | USD 3.7 mn | 17.6% |
| 18 | Italy | USD 0.66 mn | 0.3% | USD 3.3 mn | 17.6% |
| 19 | Belgium | USD 0.62 mn | 0.3% | USD 3.1 mn | 17.6% |
| 20 | Poland | USD 0.57 mn | 0.2% | USD 3.3 mn | 19.3% |
| 21 | Saudi Arabia | USD 0.55 mn | 0.2% | USD 3.1 mn | 18.9% |
| 22 | India | USD 0.52 mn | 0.2% | USD 3.0 mn | 19.0% |
| 23 | Czech Republic | USD 0.48 mn | 0.2% | USD 2.5 mn | 18.0% |
| 24 | Denmark | USD 0.46 mn | 0.2% | USD 2.4 mn | 18.0% |
| 25 | Norway | USD 0.46 mn | 0.2% | USD 2.3 mn | 17.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 3.8 mn | 1.7% | USD 18 mn | 17.0% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Starship Technologies
- Neolix
- Serve Robotics
- JD.com
- Meituan
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Kiwibot
- Cartken
- Coco Robotics
- Nuro
- Refraction AI
- Yandex
- Woowa Brothers
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Zelos Technology
- Avride
- Ottonomy
- Neubility
- Tiny Mile
- Clevon
- Eliport
- Robby Technologies
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 sidewalk & last-mile delivery 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 18.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by end use, by payload, by navigation method, by operating 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 sidewalk & last-mile delivery robots market?
The global sidewalk & last-mile delivery robots market is estimated at USD 190 mn in 2025 and USD 228 mn in 2026.
How fast will the sidewalk & last-mile delivery robots market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 1.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 18.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 965 mn.
Which country is the largest market for sidewalk & last-mile delivery robots?
China is the largest market by revenue at USD 87 mn in 2026, 38.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 72.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 19.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which sidewalk & last-mile delivery robots segment is largest?
In the by type split, Road-going autonomous delivery vehicles is the largest segment with 46.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading sidewalk & last-mile delivery robots companies?
Global leaders include Starship Technologies, Neolix, Serve Robotics, JD.com.
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