Soft Robotics: Global Markets

Soft Robotics: Global Markets

Report Code: IAS185A

Publish Date: Apr 2022

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Instrumentation and Sensors

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Report Highlights

The global market for soft robotics should grow from $858.8 million in 2021 to $4.3 billion by 2026, at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.8% for the period of 2021-2026.

Report Includes

  • 34 data tables and 27 additional tables
  • An overview of the global markets for soft robotics technologies
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2020, estimates for 2021, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
  • Evaluation and forecast the overall global market size, projected growth trends, and corresponding market share analysis by robot type, solution, robot performed task, end-user industry, and region
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning market drivers, market deterrents and other demographic and economic factors that will influence the future marketplace
  • Highlights of emerging technology trends, gaps and opportunities in the market estimating current and future demand for soft robotics, and COVID-19 implications within the marketplace
  • Identification of the companies which are best positioned to meet this demand owing to their proprietary technologies and product innovations
  • Review of the current market status for soft robotics, key technology issues, supply chain analysis, competitive scenario, R&D activities, and COVID-19 implications on the progress of this market
  • Key merger and acquisition deals, new solution launches, and other strategic alliances within the industry
  • Descriptive company profiles of the leading global players including ABB Ltd., Bioservo, Cyberdyne Inc., Festo AG, Kuka AG, Roam Robotics, Soft Robotics Inc., and Yaskawa Electric Corp.

Report Scope

The report provides an overview of the global soft robotics market, analyzes market trends and delivers a qualitative analysis of the application landscape. The report provides estimated market data for the forecast period from 2021 through 2026, with 2020 serving as the base year. 

Revenue forecasts for this period are segmented based on robot type, solution type, industry and region. Market values have been estimated based on the total segmental revenue of the products catering to the market. The report covers the market for soft robotics with regard to their deployment across different regions. It also focuses on the major trends and challenges that affect the market and the vendor landscape.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2020
Forecast period considered 2021-2026
Base year market size $629.6 million
Market size forecast $4.2 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 37.8% from 2021 to 2026
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Robot Type, Solution Type, Industry
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (RoW)
Key Market Drivers
  • Increasing Need for Safer Automation Solutions
  • Increased Research and Development in Various Countries
  • Rising Demand for Human Safety in Manufacturing Units
Companies studied
ABBAUBO ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
BIOSERVO TECHNOLOGIES ABCyberdyne Inc.
EKSO BIONICS HOLDINGS INC.FANUC CORP.
FESTO AGKAWASAKI ROBOTICS INC.
KUKA AGReWalk Robotics
ROAM ROBOTICSSOFT ROBOTICS INC.
TECHMAN ROBOT INC.UNIVERSAL ROBOTS A/S
YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORP.RIGHTHAND ROBOTICS INC.
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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Soft Robotics: Global Markets119Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction6Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights2Free
Chapter- 3: Market Overview17Free
Chapter- 4: Technology Background and Applications5Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by Robot Type12Free
Chapter- 6: Market Breakdown by Solution5Free
Chapter- 7: Market Breakdown by Industry16Free
Chapter- 8: Market Breakdown by Region25Free
Chapter- 9: Competitive Landscape4Free
Chapter- 10: Company Profiles25Free
Chapter- 11: Appendix: List of Acronyms2Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 61

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Soft Robotics, by Region, Through 2026
  • Table 1: Comparison of Conventional and Soft Robots
  • Table 2: Contribution of Various Regions to the Market
  • Table 3: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Overview
  • Table 4: Actuation Approaches and Advantages
  • Table 5: Global Market for Soft Robotics, by Robot Type, Through 2026
  • Table 6: Global Market for Soft Robotic Grippers, by Region, Through 2026
  • Table 7: Global Market for Soft Robotic Exoskeletons, by Region, Through 2026
  • Table 8: Global Market for Soft Collaborative Robots, by Region, Through 2026
  • Table 9: Global Market for Soft Inflated Robotics, by Region, Through 2026
  • Table 10: Global Market for Other Types of Soft Robots, by Region, Through 2026
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