Educational Robot Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Educational Robot Market Overview

Educational Robot Market size is forecast to reach US$ 3.1 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 18.7% from 2022 to 2027. Educational robotics teaches the design, analysis, application and operation of robots. Educational robotics can be taught from primary school to graduate programs. Educational robots are programmable robots that support educators to enhance the teaching methods with the help of high computing power while enabling them to deliver lessons to modern education. These educational robots help children develop one of the basic cognitive skills. The various types of educational robots are humanoid, hybrids, autonomous and others. The increase in use of robotics and automation with the help of technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), lack of skilled workforce in education sector are the prime factors for the growth of the market. The high initial and high maintenance cost, challenges in human-robot interaction and lack of network and infrastructure in developing countries act as a roadblock to progress in this market.

Educational Robot Market Report Coverage

The report: “Educational Robot Industry Outlook – Forecast (2022-2027)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Educational Robot industry.

Key Takeaways

• The humanoid robot segment held the largest share in the educational robot market segmented by robot type, in 2021. This is owing to the need of educating in research, basic learning and to be able to work without any human physical constraints.
• The primary schools segment held the largest share in Educational Robot Market by end user, in 2021. This is attributed to the need for continuous learning among children and learning basics with customized skills
• North American market held the largest market share of 35%, in 2021. This is due to the requirement of customized teaching in primary education, rise in advanced research in robotics and availability of financial and infrastructural sources for educational robots. All these factors helped in the growth of this market
• The factors such as lack of assisted education of physically disabled is resolved by using screen readers, Braille displays and screen magnifiers, the lack of skilled teaching for specially able children which is resolved by machine vision, touch sensing, speech recognition and advanced mechanics. Hence, all these factors led to the growth in use of educational robots in various applications.

 Educational Robot Market Value Share, By Geography, 2021 (%)

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Educational Robot Market Segment Analysis- By Robot type

The Educational Robot Market by application has been segmented autonomous mobile robots (AMRS), automated guided vehicles (AGVS), robotic arms, co-bots, humanoid robots, hybrids and otherS. The humanoid robot segment held the largest share of around 25%, in 2021. Some robots have been programmed to teach a second language, and have the capacity to do more than the human teachers. They can multitask in many sectors to learn and adapt to teach the particular group of students. They are fully programmable, allowing integration & implementation of cloud services and APIs. Thus, robots are multifunctional and using artificial intelligence and machine learning can adapt to any educational tasks. They motivate to learn by attracting students’ attention, draw curiosity and stimulate interests to study & grow. In Nov 2020, a humanoid robot ‘Shalu.’, is developed by Dinesh Patel who hails from a very small village in India. Shalu is world-known as the first social and educational Indian humanoid robot to speak 47 languages efficiently. This Indian humanoid robot can provide correct answers to all types of educational questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Geography, and many more subjects Thus, this segment of humanoid robots is predicted to grow owing to the demand for doing human-like activities without errors.

Educational Robot Market Segment Analysis- By End User

The Educational Robot Market by end user has been segmented into primary schools, secondary schools, higher studies, education for specially abled others. The primary schools segment held the largest share of around 40%, in 2021. This is due to the need of personalized as well as customized teaching for children with ability to adapt according to the individual’s learning ability. Robotics can be a gateway for children to learn about applied mathematical concepts, the scientific method of inquiry, and problem solving. In 2021, Robotex India, announced implementing Finland’s and Estonia’s ICT education model for Indian students of government schools with the help of robotics. Another product LEGO WeDo teaches programming to primary school students, also developing their creative thinking, teamwork, problem-solving skills, linguistic skills, and logic. Such initiatives by various private organizations, non-profit institutes and government initiatives are boosting the growth of educational robots in primary education.

Educational Robot Market Segment Analysis- By Geography

The Educational Robot Market by geography is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), South America, and the rest of the world (RoW). North America held the largest educational robot market share with 35% of total market size. APAC held the second largest market share and it is predicted to grow over the forecast period 2022-2027.The factors such as growing use of AI and ML technologies in robotics and increasing focus towards STEM education are the major factor driving the growth of the North America educational robot market. In April 2022, with the changes in the education landscape in their sights, Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in North Carolina, United States turned to Evodyne Robotics to help supercharge their school's curriculum. Through this product, Evodyne entered the educational robotics segment after the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, many other robotic companies in North America initiated investments in education sector which helps in growth of this market.

Educational Robot Market Drivers

The increase in Research and development related to humanoid robots is driving the market growth for educational robot industry.

The research and development in the segment of humanoid robots is fuelling the growth of this market. Through research and development, many players have developed humanoid robots often have the attribute of autonomous learning, safe collaboration with the adjacent environment and humans, and self-maintenance. Many educational benefits to having a humanoid robot in the classroom – from increasing attainment in literacy, language studies and reasoning, to improving communications and social emotional development. Companies such as Softbank Robotics Group and PAL Robotics have developed human-looking robots to be used as teaching aids. In 2022, Indus International schools in Bengaluru and Hyderabad announced as the first schools in India to introduce the Collaborative Learning Model (CLM). Under this model, teachers will have humanoid robot assistants while delivering lessons in classrooms who will share the everyday responsibilities of a teacher. In 2020, Marty robot was launched by Badger Technologies, Marty is the only humanoid, walking educational robot which allows for an instant and undisputed human connection. There is still ongoing research to develop additional features supporting the education sector. Thus, it is evident that humanoid robots are helpful for the teachers in education system. This human-robot interaction in education will help in the growth of this market.

The rise in demand for educational robots for specially able children which acts as a driver of this market.

The educational robots like Humanoid robots easily create an empathetic link with specially able children. Recent research has shown that autistic children manifest positive social behaviours that are usually not observed if they interact with specific robots. Buddy is a Robot designed by Blue Frog Robotics and is one of the market’s social robots. Instead of the head, it has a display very similar to a tablet and meets families’ needs, assistance, help, security. For children with autism, there is the Buddy Special Needs that uses software and specific content to help them learn interaction and communication. Milo, by ZenoR25 teaches autistic children to communicate through games and exercises, increasing their interaction level. It is one of the most used humanoid robots in the treatment of autism. It is managed through dedicated software by the therapist through a tablet. It is also equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, thanks to which it follows the indications of the pre-set therapeutic plan and measures the patient’s progress. Such innovations in the segment of specially able children education will help in boosting the sale of educational robots and drive the market growth.

Educational Robot Market Challenges

The high initial and maintenance cost of educational robots acts as a roadblock in the progress of the market.

Using any robotic service is an expensive and costly procedure. In some cases, additional infrastructure may be required in terms of safety, networking, and power distribution, which can further drive up the overall cost of deployment. Institutions may not always have the necessary space and infrastructure for the deployment of robots. In developing countries, the issues with network connectivity and other necessary infrastructure is lacking which hinders the growth of this market in those countries. These high costs are justified due the complicated design for robotic mechanism and expensive replacement parts make its maintenance also expensive. These educational robots also require highly adaptive AI-based software and they are expensive as well for developing the unique features. Humanoid robots can cost anywhere from USD 7,000 to USD 50,000. Also, the TIAGo humanoid robot from PAL Robotics, costs around USD 50,000. The Nexus Academy of Columbus, revealed that the educational robots cost about $6,000 each to buy and another $1,100 in yearly upkeep and maintenance. Such expensive robotic systems are restricting the growth of this market, due to lack of financial potential of the educational institutes. Also, lack of government initiatives to build an robot-friendly infrastructure in most of the developing countries also block the growth in this market.

There is difficulty in human-robot collaboration and challenges in mapping unprecedented environments which hinders the growth of this market

The human-robot interaction is increasing with increasing application of robots in various fields. While substantial effort has been invested in making robots more reliable, experience demonstrates that robots operating in unstructured environments are often challenged by frequent failures. Despite this, robots have not yet reached a level of design that allows effective management of faulty or unexpected behaviour by untrained users. Even if a robot is trained to understand its environment, the slightest of alterations require the robots to re-learn and adapt to new environments. This can possibly lead to delays in carrying out the assigned tasks or even cause accidents. Machine learning and computer programming are currently being leveraged to overcome the mapping challenge. In 2021, according to paper published in ACM digital library, Calvin is a robot carer for Frank, a 75-year-old granddad living alone with the dementia condition. In this case, a researcher analysed short-term interactions between elderly users and robots and found that the participants felt more comfortable and were more expressive during their interaction when the robot followed social behaviours and engaged in reciprocal social communication. Thus, if Calvin fails to initiate or respond to reciprocal social communication, it may lead to Frank's rejection of Calvin or compromise his desire to use it. Thus, reciprocating interaction between human and robot is critical and the risk of failure can hamper the growth of this market.

Educational Robot Market Landscape

Product launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Educational Robot industry. The Educational Robot top 10 companies include:.

1. Wonder Workshop Inc.
2. Makeblock, Co. Ltd
3. Ozobot & Evollve, Inc.
4. Robotis Co.
5. Sphero Inc.
6. ROBOTIS
7. Universal Robots
8. Robolink
9. Hanson Robotics
10. ABB Ltd.

Recent Developments:

• In April 2022, Denmark's Shape Robotics announced that it has signed an agreement with local peer KUBO Robots to distribute educational robots to schools in Romania. The KUBO robot is a really good learning platform for the youngest students and a natural stepping stone This will help the company establish a significant market share in Romania.
• In April 2022, Consumer robot maker iRobot Corp. announced the launch of its newest educational robot, the Create 3, designed for educators and robotics students. iRobot introduced a Python Web Playground for the Root and Create 3 robots, providing a path for beginning robotics learners to transition to more advanced programming skills beyond the iRobot Coding App.
•  In March 2022, MOVIA Robotics announced the exclusive first look at the company's Robot Assisted Instruction technology showcase at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport with Geraldine Johnson School students on the eve of World Autism Day celebration. They also announced the the donation of a $5,000 MOVIA Robotics Educational Robot to Geraldine Johnson School for autistic students. Thus, paving its way in the market segment for specially abled students
• In April 2020, ROBOTIS (South Korea) has announced the release of its new robotic product ENGINEER KIT2, an educational humanoid robot equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It also features image processing technology and can be coded using the Python programming language. This new type of robot will help the company create a breakthrough in the market.

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