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Soft Robotics Market - Global Forecast 2025-2032

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  • 183 Pages
  • October 2025
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 6083465
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The soft robotics market is rapidly evolving as industries seek automation solutions that combine safety, adaptability, and operational precision. Senior leaders are prioritizing flexible technologies to maintain competitiveness and resilience amid shifting regulatory and economic conditions.

Market Snapshot: Growth Trajectory of the Soft Robotics Market

The soft robotics market expanded from USD 1.68 billion in 2024 to USD 1.98 billion in 2025. It is projected to continue on an upward path with a CAGR of 18.56%, reaching USD 6.59 billion by 2032. This robust growth highlights market confidence in flexible, compliant robotics to address emerging industrial requirements.

Scope & Segmentation of the Soft Robotics Market

This research provides a detailed breakdown of the soft robotics market by type, material, technology, application, and geography, revealing essential trends and adoption patterns for strategic planning.

  • Type: Soft Actuators, Soft End-Effector Robots, Soft Grippers, Soft Wearable Robots.
  • Materials: Elastomers, Hydrogels, Silicones.
  • Technology: Actuation Systems, Control Systems, Gripping Systems.
  • Application: Automotive, Entertainment & Gaming, Food & Beverages, Logistics, Medical & Healthcare, Survey & Exploration.
  • Region:
    • Americas: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru.
    • Europe, Middle East & Africa: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, Israel, South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya.
    • Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan.
  • Key Companies: ABB Ltd., AUBO (BEIJING) ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, Avidbots Corp., Cyberdyne Inc., DENSO Corporation, Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., ETH Zurich Soft Robotics Lab, FANUC Corporation, Festo AG & Co. KG, HELIX ROBOTICS SOLUTIONS LIMITED, iCOBOTS Ltd., igus GmbH, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kinova Inc., Omron Corporation, ReWalk Robotics Ltd., Rochu soft robotic gripper, Schmalz Group, Shadow Robot Company, Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd., Soft Robotics and Bionics Laboratory, Soft Robotics Inc., SoftGripping GmbH, TECHMAN ROBOT INC., Universal Robots A/S.

Key Takeaways for Senior Decision-Makers

  • Soft robotics is shifting from research to real-world deployment, offering enhanced safety and adaptability in industry environments.
  • User-centric design is fueling investment in technologies that handle delicate tasks, creating new opportunities in logistics, healthcare, and food processing.
  • Cross-disciplinary collaboration between material scientists, software developers, and manufacturers is driving rapid innovation and practical system integration.
  • Emerging regulatory frameworks are improving confidence in safety and compliance, smoothing paths for adoption in sensitive applications like medical and logistics.
  • Open-source initiatives and common standards enable smaller innovators to compete, accelerating the pace of market transformation and supporting modular system upgrades.
  • Regional dynamics show North America’s focus on R&D, Europe’s sustainability standards, and Asia-Pacific’s scale in manufacturing and technology deployment.

Tariff Impact and Supply Chain Resilience

New 2025 tariffs in the United States on critical soft robotics components have made companies revisit sourcing strategies. Rising costs on specialized materials and control modules are prompting a turn toward diversified procurement, domestic manufacturing initiatives, and regional supplier partnerships. This transition is supporting shorter lead times and greater flexibility to regulatory or market shocks.

Methodology & Data Sources

This report blends primary interviews with C-suite executives, R&D leads, and integrators specializing in soft robotics with comprehensive reviews of patents, technical journals, and regulatory documentation. Quantitative adoption and deployment patterns are validated by expert panels and data triangulation for accuracy and reliability.

Why This Report Matters

  • Enables senior leaders to benchmark technology adoption, compliance strategies, and competitive positioning to inform long-term investments.
  • Provides actionable insights on regional markets and segmentation to help organizations navigate evolving supplier and regulatory landscapes.
  • Delivers up-to-date analysis for capitalizing on adaptive robotics across multiple sectors.

Conclusion

Soft robotics is enabling safer, more versatile, and adaptive automation across industries. This report equips decision-makers with the critical perspectives needed to drive innovation and sustain resilience as market conditions evolve.

Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Integration of deep learning algorithms for adaptive control of soft robotic grippers
5.2. Adoption of bioinspired hydrogel actuators for safe human-robot interaction in healthcare applications
5.3. Development of multi-material 3D printing techniques for complex soft robotic structures at scale
5.4. Implementation of self-healing elastomer materials to enhance lifecycle of soft robotic components
5.5. Emergence of biodegradable soft robotics for environmentally friendly disposable medical devices
5.6. Advancement of pneumatic network actuators enabling high dexterity in soft robotic manipulation tasks
5.7. Incorporation of flexible electronic skins for real-time haptic feedback in wearable soft exosuits
5.8. Use of shape-memory polymer composites for programmable morphing in soft robotics designs
5.9. Standardization efforts and modular platforms to accelerate commercialization of soft robotic solutions
5.10. Synergistic integration of soft robotics with sensor fusion for autonomous open-environment navigation
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Soft Robotics Market, by Type
8.1. Soft Actuators
8.2. Soft End-Effector Robots
8.3. Soft Grippers
8.4. Soft Wearable Robots
9. Soft Robotics Market, by Materials
9.1. Elastomers
9.2. Hydrogels
9.3. Silicones
10. Soft Robotics Market, by Technology
10.1. Actuation Systems
10.2. Control Systems
10.3. Gripping Systems
11. Soft Robotics Market, by Application
11.1. Automotive
11.2. Entertainment & Gaming
11.3. Food & Beverages
11.4. Logistics
11.5. Medical & Healthcare
11.6. Survey & Exploration
12. Soft Robotics Market, by Region
12.1. Americas
12.1.1. North America
12.1.2. Latin America
12.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
12.2.1. Europe
12.2.2. Middle East
12.2.3. Africa
12.3. Asia-Pacific
13. Soft Robotics Market, by Group
13.1. ASEAN
13.2. GCC
13.3. European Union
13.4. BRICS
13.5. G7
13.6. NATO
14. Soft Robotics Market, by Country
14.1. United States
14.2. Canada
14.3. Mexico
14.4. Brazil
14.5. United Kingdom
14.6. Germany
14.7. France
14.8. Russia
14.9. Italy
14.10. Spain
14.11. China
14.12. India
14.13. Japan
14.14. Australia
14.15. South Korea
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Market Share Analysis, 2024
15.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2024
15.3. Competitive Analysis
15.3.1. ABB Ltd.
15.3.2. AUBO (BEIJING) ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
15.3.3. Avidbots Corp.
15.3.4. Cyberdyne Inc.
15.3.5. DENSO Corporation
15.3.6. Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
15.3.7. ETH Zurich Soft Robotics Lab
15.3.8. FANUC Corporation
15.3.9. Festo AG & Co. KG
15.3.10. HELIX ROBOTICS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
15.3.11. iCOBOTS Ltd.
15.3.12. igus GmbH
15.3.13. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
15.3.14. Kinova Inc.
15.3.15. Omron Corporation
15.3.16. ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
15.3.17. Rochu soft robotic gripper
15.3.18. Schmalz Group
15.3.19. Shadow Robot Company
15.3.20. Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd.
15.3.21. Soft Robotics and Bionics Laboratory
15.3.22. Soft Robotics Inc.
15.3.23. SoftGripping GmbH
15.3.24. TECHMAN ROBOT INC.
15.3.25. Universal Robots A/S
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Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Soft Robotics market report include:
  • ABB Ltd.
  • AUBO (BEIJING) ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
  • Avidbots Corp.
  • Cyberdyne Inc.
  • DENSO Corporation
  • Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
  • ETH Zurich Soft Robotics Lab
  • FANUC Corporation
  • Festo AG & Co. KG
  • HELIX ROBOTICS SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • iCOBOTS Ltd.
  • igus GmbH
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
  • Kinova Inc.
  • Omron Corporation
  • ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
  • Rochu soft robotic gripper
  • Schmalz Group
  • Shadow Robot Company
  • Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Soft Robotics and Bionics Laboratory
  • Soft Robotics Inc.
  • SoftGripping GmbH
  • TECHMAN ROBOT INC.
  • Universal Robots A/S

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