Soft Robotics Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Soft Robotics Market Demand and Share. The Market is Segmented by Application (Human-Machine Interface and Interaction, Locomotion and Exploration, Manipulation, Medical and Surgical Applications, Rehabilitation and Wearable Robots), and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments

Soft Robotics Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Soft Robotics Market Size

Soft Robotics Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.00 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 8.80 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 34.45 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Soft Robotics Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Soft Robotics Market Analysis

The Soft Robotics Market size is estimated at USD 2.00 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 8.80 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 34.45% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Though soft robotics is still in its early stages, with the variety of benefits offered by soft robots compared to traditional robots, the penetration of soft robots is expected to grow dramatically over the forecast period. 
  • Factors driving the development of the soft robotics market include the increasing demand for safety across the various end-user industries and the growing need for automation in food processing, e-commerce, etc. The ever-increasing investments/funding in research and development across multiple nations is fueling the growth of the soft robotics market.
  • Exoskeletons are an emerging developing technology that has the potential to protect and save warehouse and manufacturing workers from shoulders, back pain, neck pain, and injuries related to heavy and repetitive lifting. Various researchers are developing soft, wearable robots that mimic muscle movements. In May 2021, a team of researchers at Queen's University in Canada developed an exoskeleton that reduces the metabolic cost of walking. The research is based on designing an exoskeleton that obtains over some of the brakings that occur during walking, thereby reducing the total metabolic cost of walking.
  • Medical and non-medical exoskeletons are subjected to international safety regulatory requirements published by ISO (International Organization for Standardization)/IEC. For successful commercialization of these products, manufacturers must comply with these regulations. Also, the chances for approval are subjective. They can be achieved only if there is a reasonable assurance that the device is appropriate for its application. Because of these reasons and the lack of a single centralized regulatory body, the commercialization aspect is delayed, thus restraining the potential growth of the market.
  • Various players have been focusing on developing soft, pneumatic-powered grippers ideal for fragile foodstuff that might be damaged by rigid robotics otherwise. Food has been a prime target for interest in automation during the pandemic due to labor shortages and fears of disease transmission. In June 2021, Soft Robotics company cited pandemic-related demand and raised USD 10 million for research and development in its revolutionary soft grasping, 3D perception, and AI technologies.

Soft Robotics Industry Overview

The Soft Robotics Market has seen huge investments in the technical front, and new entrants are expected to emerge in the market. Currently, soft robot manufacturers have very specific solutions, and the market is moderately competitive. However, with the advent of big players in the robotics market, venturing into soft robotics is expected to increase the competition.

  • February 2024 - RightHand Robotics, one of the leaders in autonomous AI robotic picking solutions for order completion, announces a multi-year agreement with Staples Inc., one of the Americas leaders in workspace products and solutions. The agreement allows Staples to deploy and install the RightPick item-handling system to automate operations for higher service levels and Next-Day Delivery to over 98% of the United States.
  • December 2023 - ReWalk Robotics, Ltd., one of the leading providers of innovative technologies that enable mobility and wellness in rehabilitation and daily life for individuals with neurological conditions, announced the successful demonstration of a proof-of-concept next-generation exoskeleton.

Soft Robotics Market Leaders

  1. Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.

  2. ReWalk Robotics Ltd.

  3. Yaskawa Motoman

  4. Soft Robotics Inc​

  5. RightHand Robotics, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Soft Robotics Market Concentration
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Soft Robotics Market News

  • February 2024 - Tompkins Solutions, one of the leading supply chain consulting and material handling integration firms, announced a strategic partnership with Soft Robotics, one of the leading innovative robotic automation solutions providers. This collaboration would deliver advanced AI-powered robotics to logistics operations globally, enabling them to address ongoing supply chain issues and optimize order fulfillment.
  • April 2024 - Khalifa University of Science and Technology and Silal have signed an agreement to create a joint Centre of Excellence in Agri-Robotics and Automation. The collaboration would leverage robotics and automation advancements to convert the agriculture sector in the UAE and beyond.

Soft Robotics Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Assessment of the Impact of Macro Economic Trends on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Need for Safer Automation Solutions
    • 5.1.2 Need for Human Safety in Manufacturing Units
    • 5.1.3 Increased R&D From Various Countries
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Lack of Awareness and a Single Centralized Regulatory Body

6. TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 7.1 By Application
    • 7.1.1 Human-machine Interface and Interaction
    • 7.1.2 Locomotion and Exploration
    • 7.1.3 Manipulation
    • 7.1.4 Medical and Surgical Applications
    • 7.1.5 Rehabilitation and Wearable Robots
  • 7.2 By Geography***
    • 7.2.1 North America
    • 7.2.2 Europe
    • 7.2.3 Asia
    • 7.2.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 7.2.5 Latin America
    • 7.2.6 Middle East and Africa

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 8.1 Company Profiles*
    • 8.1.1 Soft Robotics Inc
    • 8.1.2 RightHand Robotics Inc
    • 8.1.3 Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc
    • 8.1.4 Rewalk Robotics Ltd
    • 8.1.5 Yaskawa Electric Corporation
    • 8.1.6 Bioservo Technologies AB
    • 8.1.7 Festo AG
    • 8.1.8 Roam Robotics
    • 8.1.9 ABB Ltd.
    • 8.1.10 Pneubotics Inc

9. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

10. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Soft Robotics Industry Segmentation

Soft robots are primarily composed of easily deformable matter such as fluids and gels, where softness may refer to structural and inherent material compliance. These products serve specific purposes in application areas like food processing, pharmaceutical packaging, etc. The market under research covers soft robotics in the form of soft grippers, cobots, and exoskeletons, among others.

The Soft Robotics Market is segmented by application (human-machine interface and interaction, locomotion and exploration, manipulation, medical and surgical applications, rehabilitation and wearable robots), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Application Human-machine Interface and Interaction
Locomotion and Exploration
Manipulation
Medical and Surgical Applications
Rehabilitation and Wearable Robots
By Geography*** North America
Europe
Asia
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Soft Robotics Market Research FAQs

How big is the Soft Robotics Market?

The Soft Robotics Market size is expected to reach USD 2.00 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 34.45% to reach USD 8.80 billion by 2030.

What is the current Soft Robotics Market size?

In 2025, the Soft Robotics Market size is expected to reach USD 2.00 billion.

Who are the key players in Soft Robotics Market?

Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., ReWalk Robotics Ltd., Yaskawa Motoman, Soft Robotics Inc​ and RightHand Robotics, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Soft Robotics Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Soft Robotics Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Soft Robotics Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Soft Robotics Market.

What years does this Soft Robotics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Soft Robotics Market size was estimated at USD 1.31 billion. The report covers the Soft Robotics Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Soft Robotics Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Soft Robotics Industry Report

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