Robot End-Effector Market Report 2026

The robot end-effector market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $5.78 billion in 2025 to $6.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial automation adoption, growth in automotive manufacturing, rising use of industrial robots, demand for high volume production, improvements in robotic accuracy.

The robot end-effector market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to collaborative robot deployment growth, expansion of smart factories, rising demand for flexible manufacturing, increasing electronics assembly automation, growth in electric vehicle production. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of modular end effectors, growing demand for application specific grippers, increased use of lightweight end effector materials, higher focus on precision and repeatability, expansion of quick change tooling systems.

The growing demand for collaborative robots is expected to drive the growth of the robotics end-effector market in the coming years. Collaborative robots are a type of robotic automation designed to operate safely alongside human workers within a shared, cooperative workspace. The demand for collaborative robots is increasing due to the high requirement for robotic solutions in the consumer industry. For example, in September 2024, the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based non-profit organization, reported that global industrial robot adoption continued to rise in 2023, with annual installations exceeding 541,000 units for the third consecutive year. This growth increased the worldwide operational stock to 4.3 million robots, representing a 10% rise and bringing the total number of robots in use globally to well over four million. Consequently, the increasing demand for collaborative robots is fueling the expansion of the robotics end-effector market.

Leading companies in the robotics end-effector market are strategically emphasizing the development of innovative products, with a particular focus on advanced solutions like vacuum grippers. A vacuum gripper serves as a versatile end effector that employs suction for the manipulation and handling of objects in automation and robotics applications. This technology eliminates the need for physical contact and demonstrates adaptability across a diverse range of materials. In January 2023, Robotiq Inc., based in Canada, unveiled its PowerPick and MultiPick offerings. PowerPick, specifically designed for palletizing applications, exhibits remarkable flexibility in handling various box sizes, shapes, weights, and packing materials. With the capability to lift substantial cases up to 11.5 kg (25 lbs.) and offering 46 handling options, it eliminates the necessity for specialized grippers, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, PowerPick facilitates diverse palletizing patterns with increased flexibility and supports label orientation. MultiPick, a software function, enables a UR cobot to simultaneously pick up multiple boxes, contributing to accelerated throughput at the end of the line and enhancing overall payload capabilities.

In October 2023, Stabilus SE, a Germany-based company, acquired DESTACO Co Ltd for $680 million. This acquisition allows Stabilus to enhance its portfolio by leveraging DESTACO's expertise in robotics end-effectors. DESTACO Co Ltd is a US-based company that specializes in providing robotics end-effectors.

Major companies operating in the robot end-effector market are ABB Ltd, DESTACO, KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Piab AB, Robotiq Inc., Zimmer Group Holding GmbH, SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG, J. Schmalz GmbH, Millibar Inc., Festo SE & Co. KG, Weiss Robotics GmbH & Co. KG, TÜNKERS Maschinenbau GmbH, Soft Robotics Inc., ATI Industrial Automation Inc., Applied Robotics Inc., FIPA GmbH, Grabit Inc., Intelligente Peripherien für Roboter GmbH, OnRobot A/S, PHD Inc., Robot System Products AB.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the robotics end-effector market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the robot end-effector market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the robot end-effector market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The robot end-effector market consists of sales of two-fingered grippers, sensors, process tools. 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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