Programmable Robots Market Research Report, by Application (Education, Entertainment, Gaming, Media, Research Institutes, Schools & Universities), by Component (Hardware, Software, Programmable platform, PC interface, Sensors) — Forecast till 2027

Programmable Robots Market Overview

The Programmable Robots Market Size is expected to reach USD 4 billion during the predicted forecast period at a CAGR of 15%. Robotics can increase productivity, change work practices and improve service offerings. Every industry vertical is being influenced by robots. However, making a robot is a time-consuming operation that requires a lot of drilling, soldering, programming, and other tasks. The usage of a programmable robot kit makes the painstaking work of manufacturing robots much easier. The kit includes all of the electronic and mechanical components needed to build a working robot that can execute basic movements. C/C++, Python, Java, C#/.NET, and Matlab are the programming languages utilized. Programmable robots are self-contained robots that may be commanded remotely or programmed with instructions. The operation of programmable robots with AI capabilities does not require any external control. It can adapt to its surroundings, the reason for itself, and complete activities on its own.

One of the reasons for the rising usage of robots will be their reducing price. A considerable drop in the prices of robotic components such as sensors and actuators, among others, is expected to result in a reduction in the price of robots. Advanced mobile robots, gadgeteer, and robotic arms are examples of programmable robots. Advanced mobile robots, for example, could revolutionize agricultural farming. In industrial robotics and automation, robotic arms are used to pick up and manipulate objects from a distance.

COVID 19 Analysis

Since the COVID-19 viral outbreak in December 2019, the disease has spread to nearly every country on the earth, causing the World Health Organization to designate it as a public health emergency. The COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand, is projected to have a short-term influence on the Programmable Robots Market Demand. As all major economies that are key hubs of consumer robotics research have been decimated by the spread of the virus, product developments and new product launches are projected to be particularly impacted. The Programmable Robots Market is predicted to expand in the post-COVID-19 future, as parents may want less social connection and engage their children with robots for various purposes. The Market Analysis has shown that COVID 19 has impacted the Programmable Robots Industry Share badly.

Market Dynamics

• Drivers

The Programmable Robots Market is growing due to the increasing adoption of programmable robots for educational purposes to improve the learning and teaching process. Furthermore, the availability of an open-source platform with customization tools for programming robots, as well as the low cost of robotic kits, are propelling the Programmable Robots Market Share forward. The rising popularity of activity-based learning is likely to fuel Programmable Robots Market Size. The programmable robotics revolution has drastically altered the character of education at all levels, from kindergarten to graduate institutions, which have begun to incorporate robots-based courses into their curricula. Various types of robots are currently becoming operational in the global market as a result of escalating technological breakthroughs in robotics. Continuous advancements in artificial intelligence technology, as well as the introduction of deep learning systems, are propelling the Programmable Robots Market Demand forward.

• Restraints

The Programmable Robots Market Opportunities are being stifled by a lack of awareness. The market is constrained by reasons such as the high cost of robotic kits and the need to improve their endurance. One of the major stumbling blocks is that once trained, these robots continue to function in the same way even if the task at hand needs to be changed in an emergency. Thus, these restraints hamper the market during the Programmable Robots Market Forecast.

• Technology Analysis

In the classroom, programmable robots assist students in becoming more engaged in the four subject areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It accelerates the learning process by utilizing project-based learning, hands-on learning, collaborative learning, genuine learning, and constructive learning methodologies. Programmable robots are also utilized for gaming and media entertainment. Human-robot contact is encouraged by home entertainment robots. Sensors and vision care are provided to humanoid robots, Robo cats, and dogs so they can communicate with people, play games, and compete. These robots are also utilized as tour guides in service industries like theme parks and museums to deliver information to visitors while also providing entertainment value. Robots that are utilized for domestic purposes are mostly employed to aid elderly persons. The Programmable Robots Market Key Players are also playing an eminent role in the technology sector.

Segment Overview

The Programmable Robots Market Analysis has been done keeping in mind various segments that will help the market to achieve the highest CAGR during the Programmable Robots Market Forecast period. The Programmable Robots Market Segments are as follows:

Based on the Component

• Hardware




• Sensors


• Actuators


• Power Source


• PC Interface


• Programmable Platforms


• Others




• Software

Based on the Application

• Education




• Schools


• Universities


• Research Institutes




• Entertainment




• Media


• Gaming

Based on the Region

• North America


• Europe


• Asia-Pacific (APAC)


• Rest of the World (RoW)

Regional Analysis

During the projected period, North America is expected to dominate the programmable robots market. Well-established economies like the United States and Canada, which invest a significant amount of money in robotics research & development, are a prominent driver affecting the market growth in this area. Another factor driving the growth of the programmable robot market and increasing the Programmable Robots Market Opportunities is the increased use of robotic kits in schools, universities, and research organizations for instructional purposes. Due to increased awareness of robotics in education to enhance the learning process and emerging economies such as China, Japan, and South Korea, which manufacture electronic components at low costs, Asia-Pacific is predicted to grow at a large rate.

Competitive Landscape

The market's competitive landscape is still fragmented, with a number of competitors producing products based on a variety of applications and consumer needs. The industry is projected to see a number of mergers and acquisitions, as companies compete for market share. The market is quite pricey, and installation and implementation procedures necessitate a substantial upfront investment. Major Programmable Robots Market Key Players are as follows:

• iRobot Corporation (US)


• The LEGO Group (Denmark)


• RobotShop Inc. (Canada)


• Bossa Nova Robotics (US)


• Honda Motor Co., Ltd (Japan)


• Wowwee Group Ltd (Hong Kong)


• SuperDroid Robots Inc. (US)


• Fischertechnik GmbH (Germany)


• Evolution Robotics (US)


• Sphero (US)


• Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)


• Yujin Robot Co., Ltd. (South Korea)


• SoftBank Robotics (Japan)


• Ozobot & Evollve, Inc. (US)


• Robobuilder Co., Ltd. (South Korea)


• Rouge Robotics (Canada)


• VEX Robotics (US)

Recent Developments

• Lego has announced the release of their new Spike Prime robotics kit, which is aimed at middle school children and is designed to introduce them to robotics, engineering, and coding. In comparison to the previously released Mindstorms kits, these kits are updated and more goal-oriented.


• The country's aging population is driving the adoption of programmable robots into the consumer sector. ElliQ, a social robot for elderly individuals currently in beta testing in the United States, is planned to be introduced by Intuition Robotics Ltd.


• Hawkeye, a Carnegie Mellon University startup specializing in computer vision and facial recognition software, has been acquired by Bossa Nova Robotics, a creator of inventory robots. The purchase will help strengthen the object detection capabilities of Bossa Nova's robots, which now scan Walmart shelves in 50 locations across the United States.


• Com, the world's leading source of robotics technology, said that it is expanding its online activities to include a Marketplace, allowing robotics product manufacturers and suppliers to sell directly on its e-commerce platform.

Programmable Robots Market Report Overview

The study examines the global programmable robots market's growth trajectory in terms of the present, historical, and future scenarios. It provides an assessment of the factors that are projected to influence market development, as well as the major trends identified in the research study. The research study also provides a broad overview of the market's vendor landscape. The study includes references to mergers and acquisitions, the competitive environment, and a market regional analysis. The study investigates the top players in the worldwide market's marketing and technology strategies.