The cooking robot market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The cooking robot market has grown rapidly in recent years. It is projected to increase from $3.79 billion in 2024 to $4.31 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%.
This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for automation, high labor costs, technological advancements, consumer need for consistency, improvements in battery technology, and the influence of early adopters.
The cooking robot market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The cooking robot market is forecasted to grow to $7.15 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 13.5%.
The growth will be fueled by rising awareness about health and nutrition, energy efficiency demands, customization capabilities, an aging population, pandemic effects, and global urbanization. Trends include AI and predictive cooking, enhanced interactivity, multi-functional capabilities, IoT connectivity, augmented reality (AR) integration, improved safety features, and the use of sustainable materials.
The expanding commercial food service industry is expected to drive the growth of the cooking robot market. The industry, including fast-casual restaurants, is growing due to demand for affordable yet high-quality food, along with innovations like online ordering and food delivery. Cooking robots help streamline food preparation, reduce costs, and maintain consistency and food safety standards. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of establishments in food services and drinking places rose by 4.28% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter, driving the demand for cooking robots.
The cooking robot market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Robot Type: Cobots, Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA), Delta Robots, Other Robot Types
2) By Application: Beverage Making, Meat Processing, Fast Food Preparation, Other Applications
3) By End-User: Commercial, Residential
Subsegments:
1) By Cobots (Collaborative Robots): Autonomous Cooking Assistants, Cooking Process Automation Cobots
2) By Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA: Pick-And-Place Robots, Food Preparation And Assembly Robots
3) By Delta Robots: High-Speed Food Processing Robots, Precision Cooking And Plating Robots
4) By Other Robot Types: Mobile Kitchen Robots, Automated Grilling And Frying Robots, Robotic Bartenders, Food Delivery Robots
Companies in the cooking robot market are advancing AI-powered robotic chefs to automate complex cooking processes and improve efficiency in kitchens. These robots replicate cooking techniques, adapt recipes, and maintain consistent quality. In June 2022, Nala Robotics introduced Pizzaiola, an autonomous robot capable of making pizzas, burgers, and other dishes, with features like natural language processing and the ability to manage orders and food preparation.
Major companies operating in the cooking robot market are:
• Xiaomi Inc.
• Epson Corp.
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• KUKA AG
• Stäubli International AG.
• Bastian Solutions LLC
• Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd.
• Solo Gelato Ltd.
• Bear Robotics Inc.
• Miso Robotics Inc.
• BriggoInc.
• Chefee Robotics Inc.
• Starship Technologies Inc.
• Picnic Works Inc.
• Cecilia AI Ltd
• Dexai Robotics Inc.
• Karakuri Ltd.
• Kitchen Robotics ltd.
• Milkit Ltd.
• Nala Robotics Inc.
• Truebird Inc.
• Wilkinson Baking Company
• SavorEat Ltd.
• Chowbotics Ltd
• Euphotic Labs Pvt Ltd
• Moley Robotics Ltd
North America was the largest region in the cooking robot market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cooking robot market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.