Soft Robotics Market Accelerates as Intelligent Automation and Human Machine Collaboration Redefine Industry Operations
Rising demand for adaptive automation, advancements in smart materials, and increasing integration of artificial intelligence are accelerating growth in the soft robotics market.
The global Soft Robotics Market size was valued at USD 1.89 billion in 2024, and is expected to be valued at USD 2.62 billion by the end of 2025. The industry is projected to grow, hitting USD 13.38 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 38.6% between 2025 and 2030.
Market growth is being supported by advancements in materials science, increasing investment in automation technologies, and broader deployment of AI enabled robotics platforms. Growing demand for delicate object handling, collaborative robotics, rehabilitation technologies, and intelligent manufacturing solutions continues creating new opportunities across global markets. Continuous innovation in actuators, sensors, and control systems is further expanding the commercial potential of soft robotics across emerging application areas.
• Soft Robotics Inc.
• RightHand Robotics
• Schmalz
• Festo AG
• ABB Ltd.
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• KUKA AG
• FANUC Corporation
• Teradyne Inc.
• SMC Corporation
• Cyberdyne Inc.
• Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc.
• ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
• Shadow Robot Company
• SynTouch Inc.
The market remains highly competitive as technology companies and robotics innovators focus on developing highly adaptive, intelligent, and energy efficient robotic platforms. Companies are increasingly investing in flexible actuation systems, AI integration, advanced sensing capabilities, and scalable deployment architectures to improve operational performance and broaden industry adoption. Strategic acquisitions and product portfolio expansion continue strengthening competitive positioning across the sector.
Collaborations between robotics developers, industrial manufacturers, and research institutions continue shaping market dynamics globally. Industry participants are emphasizing human robot collaboration, lightweight robotic systems, smart material innovation, and automation capabilities to unlock new use cases across healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and advanced industrial environments.
The Soft Robotics Market is expected to witness strong long term growth as organizations increasingly prioritize intelligent automation, operational flexibility, and safer human machine interaction. Continued investment in AI enabled robotics, advanced materials, and next generation automation technologies will remain central to shaping the future of robotics innovation across industries worldwide.