Emotional Therapy Robots

Global Emotional Therapy Robots Market to Reach US$33.1 Billion by 2030

The global market for Emotional Therapy Robots estimated at US$5.3 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$33.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 35.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Stationary Robots, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 36.4% CAGR and reach US$23.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Mobile Robots segment is estimated at 34.3% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 33.9% CAGR

The Emotional Therapy Robots market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$4.9 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 33.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 32.5% and 30.6% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 24.6% CAGR.

Global Emotional Therapy Robots Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Emotional therapy robots are an emerging technology designed to provide psychological support and companionship to individuals dealing with various mental health issues. These robots leverage advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to interact with users in a way that mimics human emotional responses. They are equipped with sensors and algorithms that allow them to recognize and respond to human emotions, offering tailored therapeutic interactions. Initially developed for use in clinical settings, emotional therapy robots are now increasingly found in homes, schools, and elder care facilities, reflecting their growing acceptance and versatility. They have proven particularly beneficial for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), elderly individuals suffering from loneliness, and patients undergoing rehabilitation, providing consistent emotional support and reducing the burden on human caregivers.

The technology behind emotional therapy robots has seen significant advancements, including the integration of multi-modal interaction capabilities, such as voice, facial expressions, and touch responses. This has enhanced their effectiveness in providing personalized therapy and emotional engagement. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of these robots as mental health issues surged globally, and the need for remote therapeutic solutions became critical. As research in social robotics and AI continues to progress, these robots are becoming more sophisticated, able to offer deeper levels of empathy and understanding. Investment in this sector has also been robust, with numerous startups and established tech companies focusing on developing innovative features to improve the therapeutic impact of these robots.

The growth in the emotional therapy robots market is driven by several factors. The increasing prevalence of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, has heightened the demand for innovative therapeutic solutions. Advances in AI and emotional recognition technologies have made these robots more effective and reliable, boosting their adoption in various settings. The aging global population, particularly in developed countries, has created a significant need for companion robots to assist in elderly care, reducing feelings of isolation and providing emotional support. Additionally, the expansion of telehealth services and remote monitoring technologies has facilitated the integration of emotional therapy robots into patients` care plans. As public awareness of mental health continues to grow, and as societal acceptance of robotic companions increases, the market for emotional therapy robots is expected to see sustained growth.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Emotional Therapy Robots market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Stationary Robots, Mobile Robots)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 34 Featured) -
  • BeatBots LLC
  • BIONIK Laboratories Corp.
  • Blue Frog Robotics SAS
  • Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
  • Embodied, Inc. (Moxie Robot)
  • LuxAI S.A.
  • MOVIA Robotics, Inc.
  • OMRON Corporation
  • PARO Robots U.S., Inc.
  • RoboKind
  • SciTech Patent Art Services (P) Ltd.
  • SoftBank Robotics America, Inc.
  • United Robotics Group GmbH
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I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Influencer Market Insights
World Market Trajectories
Global Economic Update
Emotional Therapy Robots – Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Increasing Demand for Mental Health Solutions
Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Growing Adoption in Healthcare and Elderly Care
Rising Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression
Development of Companion Robots for Therapy
Expansion of Telehealth and Remote Monitoring
Integration of Emotional Recognition Technologies
Increasing Focus on Personalized Therapy Solutions
Growth in Social Robotics Research and Development
Rising Demand in Pediatric Therapy Applications
Adoption in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Therapy
Increasing Investments in Robotics and AI Startups
Growing Acceptance of Robots in Clinical Settings
Development of Multi-Modal Interaction Capabilities
Rising Public Awareness of Mental Health Issues
Expansion of Therapeutic Robotics in Educational Settings
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
TABLE 1: World Emotional Therapy Robots Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Stationary Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Stationary Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Stationary Robots by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Mobile Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Mobile Robots by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Mobile Robots by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
TABLE 11: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 12: USA Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 13: USA 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
CANADA
TABLE 14: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 15: Canada Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 16: Canada 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
JAPAN
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
TABLE 17: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 18: Japan Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 19: Japan 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
CHINA
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
TABLE 20: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 21: China Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 22: China 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
EUROPE
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
TABLE 23: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 24: Europe Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 25: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
TABLE 26: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 27: Europe Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 28: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
FRANCE
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
TABLE 29: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 30: France Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 31: France 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
GERMANY
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
TABLE 32: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 33: Germany Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 34: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
ITALY
TABLE 35: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 36: Italy Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 37: Italy 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
TABLE 38: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 39: UK Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 40: UK 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
TABLE 41: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 42: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 43: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
Emotional Therapy Robots Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
TABLE 44: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 45: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 46: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
TABLE 47: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 48: Rest of World Historic Review for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
TABLE 49: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Emotional Therapy Robots by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Stationary Robots and Mobile Robots for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

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