Robot Pets & Emotional Companions Market Trends and Forecast 2026–2036
The global Robot Pets & Emotional Companions Market is entering a high-growth phase as consumers and care providers increasingly explore artificial intelligence-enabled devices for companionship, emotional engagement and social interaction. The market is projected to expand at a 20.0% CAGR between 2026 and 2036 , increasing from USD 360.0 million in 2026 to USD 2,229.0 million by 2036 , according to Future Market Insights (FMI). Growing acceptance of artificial intelligence is encouraging adoption of robotic companion devices across households and healthcare facilities. Consumers are increasingly exploring interactive companionship without the responsibilities associated with live pets, while manufacturers are strengthening conversational capabilities, emotional response algorithms and sensor technologies to improve long-term engagement. Yukai Engineering's launch of Mirumi on Kickstarter in December 2025 , following its CES 2025 debut, marked a transition from concept demon...