According to a new report from Intel Market Research, the global Robot Guide Dog market was valued at USD 0.3 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1.4 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period (2025–2031). This expansion is fueled by technological breakthroughs in assistive robotics, rising visual impairment prevalence, and increasing investments in accessible mobility solutions.

What are Robot Guide Dogs?

Robot guide dogs represent an emerging category of AI-driven mobility assistants that employ computer vision, sensor arrays, and machine learning to navigate environments for visually impaired users. These automated systems provide real-time obstacle detection, spatial awareness, and directional guidance while offering advantages over traditional guide animals through customizable interfaces and 24/7 availability without biological limitations.

Leading prototypes such as ETH Zürich's RoboGuide and OMRON's AI Walking Support Robot demonst