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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.
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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
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 183 |
Published | October 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2032 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.98 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 6.59 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 18.5% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |