소프트 그리퍼 시장 기회, 성장 촉진요인, 산업 동향 분석, 예측(2025-2034년)

The Global Soft Gripper Market generated USD 678 million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR of 35.1% between 2025 and 2034. This exponential growth is fueled by ongoing advancements in soft robotics and the rising demand for automation across industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, and logistics. As industries increasingly rely on automation to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety, the adoption of soft grippers has gained significant traction. Soft grippers offer a unique advantage by mimicking the dexterity and adaptability of human hands, allowing them to handle delicate and irregularly shaped objects with precision. Their application spans across multiple industries, from food handling and packaging to advanced medical procedures and prosthetics.

The rapid pace of innovation in materials science has further propelled the market by enabling the development of self-healing, food-safe, and recyclable materials that enhance the durability and performance of soft grippers. The rise of collaborative robotics, which involves human-robot interaction in shared workspaces, is driving the demand for soft grippers that offer safer and more adaptive solutions. Furthermore, increased government funding for robotics research and growing investments in automation across diverse sectors are accelerating the evolution and adoption of soft gripper technology.

The market is segmented by various components, including soft sensors, control systems, power sources, soft actuators, and others. Soft actuators, essential for providing safe and adaptive motion in robotic systems, accounted for USD 246.9 million in 2024. These actuators are particularly valuable in collaborative robotic systems where precision and safety in human-robot interaction are critical. As the adoption of collaborative robots continues to rise, the demand for soft actuators is expected to grow, driving overall market expansion.

In terms of material usage, the soft gripper market includes elastomers, gels, fabrics, and other materials. Elastomers, known for their high elasticity and mechanical resilience, are the dominant segment and are projected to generate USD 6.57 billion by 2034. Ongoing advancements in elastomer composites are enhancing their effectiveness in applications across robotics, consumer electronics, and automation. These innovations are driving widespread adoption and enabling soft grippers to perform more complex and demanding tasks.

The application landscape of soft grippers spans across logistics and warehousing, healthcare and medical, food and beverage, agriculture, electronics, automotive, and other industries. The healthcare and medical segment, which held a 17.1% share in 2024, is witnessing transformative growth due to the integration of soft robotics in surgical procedures. Soft grippers facilitate minimally invasive surgeries by offering flexible instruments that adapt seamlessly to the human body, enhancing precision and reducing recovery times. Additionally, they are improving the functionality of prosthetics and exoskeletons, thereby enhancing mobility and rehabilitation outcomes for patients.

The U.S. soft gripper market is expected to generate USD 3.84 billion by 2034, driven by increased investments in robotics and automation across healthcare, manufacturing, and defense sectors. Government-funded programs supporting robotics research are contributing to continuous advancements in soft robotics, further boosting the adoption of soft gripper technology across multiple industries.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope

• 1.1 Market scope and definitions
• 1.2 Research design
  • 1.2.1 Research approach
  • 1.2.2 Data collection methods
• 1.3 Base estimates and calculations
  • 1.3.1 Base year calculation
  • 1.3.2 Key trends for market estimation
• 1.4 Forecast model
• 1.5 Primary research and validation
  • 1.5.1 Primary sources
  • 1.5.2 Data mining sources

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

• 2.1 Industry 360° synopsis

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

• 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
• 3.2 Industry impact forces
  • 3.2.1 Growth drivers
    • 3.2.1.1 Rising automation in manufacturing & logistics
    • 3.2.1.2 Increasing adoption in healthcare & pharmaceuticals
    • 3.2.1.3 Expanding E-commerce & warehouse automation
    • 3.2.1.4 Rising demand for cobots (collaborative robots)
    • 3.2.1.5 Surge in use in consumer electronics manufacturing
  • 3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
    • 3.2.2.1 Integration challenges associated with existing robotics
    • 3.2.2.2 Limited Load Capacity & Strength Constraints
• 3.3 Growth potential analysis
• 3.4 Regulatory landscape
• 3.5 Technology landscape
• 3.6 Future market trends
• 3.7 Gap analysis
• 3.8 Porter's analysis
• 3.9 PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Company market share analysis
• 4.3 Competitive analysis of major market players
• 4.4 Competitive positioning matrix
• 4.5 Strategy dashboard
• 4.6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component, 2021 – 2034 (USD Million and Units)
• 4.7 Soft actuators
• 4.8 Soft sensors
• 4.9 Control systems
• 4.10 Power sources
• 4.11 Others
• 4.12 Market estimates & forecast, By Material, 2021 – 2034 (USD Million and Units)
• 4.13 Elastomers
• 4.14 Gels
• 4.15 Fabrics
• 4.16 Others
• 4.17 Market estimates & forecast, By Application, 2021 – 2034 (USD Million and Units)
• 4.18 Healthcare and medical
• 4.19 Food and beverage
• 4.20 Logistics and warehousing
• 4.21 Automotive
• 4.22 Agriculture
• 4.23 Electronics
• 4.24 Others

Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Region, 2021 – 2034 (USD Million and Units)

• 5.1 Key trends
• 5.2 North America
  • 5.2.1 U.S.
  • 5.2.2 Canada
• 5.3 Europe
  • 5.3.1 Germany
  • 5.3.2 UK
  • 5.3.3 France
  • 5.3.4 Spain
  • 5.3.5 Italy
  • 5.3.6 Netherlands
• 5.4 Asia Pacific
  • 5.4.1 China
  • 5.4.2 India
  • 5.4.3 Japan
  • 5.4.4 Australia
  • 5.4.5 South Korea
• 5.5 Latin America
  • 5.5.1 Brazil
  • 5.5.2 Mexico
  • 5.5.3 Argentina
• 5.6 Middle East and Africa
  • 5.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 5.6.2 South Africa
  • 5.6.3 UAE

Chapter 6 Company Profiles

• 6.1 Applied Robotics (Effecto)
• 6.2 ATI Industrial Automation
• 6.3 Destaco
• 6.4 Festo AG
• 6.5 Gimatic
• 6.6 KUKA Robotics
• 6.7 OnRobot A/S
• 6.8 PRONAL
• 6.9 Robotiq Inc
• 6.10 Rochu Robotics
• 6.11 Schmalz
• 6.12 SCHUNK SE & Co. KG
• 6.13 SMC Corporation
• 6.14 Soft Robot Technology Co., Ltd.
• 6.15 SoftGripping GmbH
• 6.16 TESOLLO INC
• 6.17 Weiss Robotics
• 6.18 Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• 6.19 Zimmer Group