Soft Robotics Control Electronics Market Report 2026

The soft robotics control electronics market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.65 billion in 2025 to $1.99 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of soft robotics in manufacturing and healthcare, growing demand for advanced robotic control systems, rising investment in robotics, expansion of automation in flexible robotics, and increasing interest in wearable and compliant robots.

The soft robotics control electronics market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for precision soft robotic control electronics, rising implementation of soft robotics in medical and service sectors, increasing focus on energy-efficient and compact control systems, expansion of robotics applications in consumer electronics and automation, and growing demand for adaptable and safe human‑robot interaction systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in embedded control electronics for soft robots, innovations in sensor integration and actuator control technologies, developments in low‑power and energy‑efficient control systems, research and development in adaptive feedback and control algorithms, and emerging upgrades in integrated soft robotics control and automation platforms.

The increasing demand for lightweight vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the soft robotics control electronics market in the coming years. Lightweight vehicles are automobiles manufactured using reduced-weight materials such as aluminum, high-strength steel, carbon fiber, and composites to lower overall vehicle mass. The rising preference for lightweight vehicles is driven by the growing emphasis on improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Soft robotics control electronics support lightweight vehicles by enabling accurate and adaptive actuation and sensing for flexible components. They enhance vehicle performance and efficiency by allowing responsive motion, minimizing mechanical weight, and improving safety and maneuverability. For instance, in December 2024, according to the American Chemistry Council, a US-based trade association, the average automobile contains 429 pounds of plastics and polymer composites, representing 9.7% of the total vehicle weight, with polypropylene usage per vehicle increasing from 97 pounds in 2022 to 100 pounds in 2023. Therefore, the rising demand for lightweight vehicles is contributing to the growth of the soft robotics control electronics market.

The increasing adoption of automation in manufacturing is expected to boost the growth of the soft robotics control electronics market going forward. Automation in manufacturing involves the application of advanced control systems, robotics, and intelligent machinery to manage production processes with limited human involvement. The uptake of automation is accelerating as manufacturers aim to enhance productivity while addressing labor shortages by deploying robots and smart machines that operate continuously with greater accuracy and reduced error rates. Soft robotics control electronics facilitate manufacturing automation by enabling precise, adaptable, and responsive control of soft robotic systems capable of safely handling delicate items, adjusting to complex operations, and functioning effectively in collaborative human-robot settings. For instance, in September 2025, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based organization representing the robotics industry, China had 2,027,000 industrial robots operating in factories in 2024, up from just over 1,890,000 units in 2023, with annual installations reaching 295,000 units, a 7% increase year on year, accounting for 54% of global demand and the highest level recorded to date. Therefore, the growing adoption of automation in manufacturing is driving the expansion of the soft robotics control electronics market.

In February 2024, Tompkins Solutions Inc., a US-based supply chain consulting and material handling integration company, collaborated with Soft Robotics Inc. to implement AI-enabled soft grasping technology across global logistics operations. As part of this partnership, Tompkins Solutions incorporates Soft Robotics’ mGripAI system, which integrates 3D machine vision and artificial intelligence to allow industrial robots to manage variable and delicate products with human-like precision. Soft Robotics Inc. is a US-based technology firm that focuses on soft robotic gripping solutions and AI-powered machine vision for industrial automation.

Major companies operating in the soft robotics control electronics market are Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd., Rockwell Automation Inc., Bosch Rexroth AG, KUKA AG, Yaskawa Electric Corporation, SRI International, Universal Robots A/S, Kinova Inc., Cambridge Mechatronics Limited, Bionic Robotics GmbH, RightHand Robotics Inc., Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc., ReWalk Robotics Ltd., Festo AG & Co. KG, Artimus Robotics Inc., Squishy Robotics Inc., The Shadow Robot Company Ltd., Pneubotics Inc.

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

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have created challenges for the single-detector gamma camera and soft robotics control electronics market by increasing costs of imported electronic components, sensors, microcontrollers, and imaging hardware. these impacts have been most evident in medical imaging and advanced robotics segments, particularly across north america and asia-pacific regions that depend on global electronics supply chains. elevated tariffs have increased production costs and slowed procurement cycles for healthcare providers and manufacturers. however, tariffs have also encouraged local sourcing, domestic manufacturing, and innovation in cost-optimized control electronics and imaging solutions, supporting long-term market resilience.

Soft robotics control electronics refer to the electronic systems and components that manage, regulate, and coordinate the motion and functionality of soft robotic devices. These electronics process sensor inputs, control actuators, and run control algorithms to enable precise, adaptive, and responsive movement in flexible robotic structures. By integrating hardware and software, they ensure smooth operation, real-time feedback, and efficient energy management in soft robotics applications.

The primary components of soft robotics control electronics are microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, power management systems, communication modules, and other components. Microcontrollers serve as the central processing units that control robotic functions, sensors detect environmental or internal parameters, actuators drive motion, and power management systems regulate energy supply. The various technologies include low-power systems, wireless systems, and modular systems, and they are designed for applications such as medical and healthcare, industrial automation, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, and others, catering to diverse end users including healthcare providers, manufacturing units, automotive companies, consumer goods producers, and others.

The soft robotics control electronics market consists of sales of actuator driver modules, flexible sensor control units, adaptive motion controllers, embedded processing circuits, and power management systems used to operate soft robotic components. 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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