Kitchen Robotics and Automation Market Report 2026

The kitchen robotics and automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.86 billion in 2025 to $3.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of quick service restaurants, labor shortages in food service, demand for operational efficiency, expansion of cloud kitchens, need for food consistency.

The kitchen robotics and automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.61 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of autonomous kitchens, adoption of ai-driven food preparation, growth of smart restaurants, investments in kitchen automation startups, rising demand for contactless food preparation. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of robotic cooking systems, rising demand for consistent food quality, automation of commercial kitchen operations, integration of ai-based menu customization, focus on labor cost reduction.

Increasing kitchen remodeling activities are expected to propel the growth of the kitchen robotics and automation market going forward. Kitchen remodeling refers to the renovation and enhancement of kitchen spaces, often involving updates to kitchen appliances, cabinets, countertops, and other elements to improve functionality. Increasing kitchen remodeling activities are driven by homeowners seeking modern, functional spaces and the rising popularity of home improvement shows inspiring renovations. Kitchen robotics and automation in kitchen remodeling enhance efficiency, reduce labor costs, and provide advanced functionality, making modern kitchens more user-friendly and innovative. For instance, in April 2024, the Houzz platform, a US-based design service firm, reported that the median spend on kitchen remodels rose to US $24,000 in 2023, up from US $20,000 in 2022. Therefore, increasing kitchen remodeling activities drive the kitchen robotics and automation market.

Key players in the kitchen robotics and automation market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as robotic kitchen systems to boost operational efficiency, cut labor costs, maintain consistent food quality, and improve workplace safety in the food service industry. These robotic systems automate various cooking tasks, streamline food preparation, and ensure consistent cooking results. For instance, in October 2023, KFoodtech Inc., a South Korea-based food technology company, introduced BotBob, a sophisticated robotic kitchen solution aimed at addressing challenges in the restaurant industry such as labor shortages, high operational costs, and quality control. BotBob provides a comprehensive solution for food preparation, serving, delivery, and payment processing, while enhancing safety by isolating hazardous cooking processes. Capable of preparing up to six servings of traditional Korean stew in just three minutes and thirty seconds, BotBob is designed to improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and create a safer working environment for restaurant staff.

In August 2023, Circus SE, a Germany-based food technology company, acquired Aitme GmbH for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Circus to integrate advanced kitchen robotics technology into its micro-kitchen hubs. Aitme GmbH, a Germany-based company, specializes in kitchen robots and smart home automation.

Major companies operating in the kitchen robotics and automation market are ABB Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, KUKA Robotics Corporation, Stäubli International AG., Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc., Yaskawa Motoman Robotics, Universal Robots A/S, Tovala Inc., Brava Home Inc., Picnic Works Inc, Applied Robotics Inc., Bartesian Inc., Instant Brands Inc., Karakuri Ltd., PicoBrew Inc., Drop Kitchen Inc., Chowbotics Ltd, Suvie Inc., Moley Robotics Ltd, Hestan Cue Inc.

North America was the largest region in the kitchen robotics and automation market in 2025. The regions covered in the kitchen robotics and automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the kitchen robotics and automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The kitchen robotics and automation market consists of revenues earned by entities providing services such as automated meal preparation, precision cooking, ingredient handling, food plating, and kitchen management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The kitchen robotics and automation market also includes sales of products such as robotic kitchen appliances, automated cooking systems, food preparation robots, robotic arms for culinary tasks, AI-powered kitchen assistants, and smart kitchen devices. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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