Soft Robotic Gripper Market Share Driven by Automation in Food, Pharma, and Logistics | Valuates Reports

Soft Robotic Gripper Market Size
The global market for Soft Robotic Gripper was valued at US$ 436 million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ 2225 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 26.6% during the forecast period.

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The soft robotic gripper market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the global shift toward automation that requires adaptable, safe, and delicate handling solutions. Unlike traditional rigid grippers, soft robotic grippers use compliant materials and biomimetic designs, allowing them to handle irregularly shaped or fragile items with minimal risk of damage. This makes them ideal for industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and logistics, where gentle and flexible manipulation is essential. The increasing adoption of industrial and collaborative robots across production and packaging lines is significantly expanding the overall market size.

By type, pneumatic grippers hold the largest market share owing to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and versatility across a wide range of applications including food and beverage and logistics. These grippers use air pressure to achieve adaptive gripping, making them suitable for fast-moving production environments. Electric grippers, on the other hand, are witnessing steady market growth as industries seek more precise, programmable, and energy-efficient solutions. Electric variants are particularly favored in high-precision fields such as 3C electronics, medical robotics, and laboratory automation where consistent grip force control is crucial.

In terms of application, the food and beverage industry represents the dominant segment, driven by the automation of packaging, sorting, and processing lines that demand gentle handling of perishable goods. The pharmaceuticals and medical sectors are emerging as the fastest-growing segments, supported by the need for sterile, contamination-free handling of medicines and instruments. Logistics and 3C electronics applications are also expanding rapidly, as e-commerce growth and miniaturized device assembly require flexible gripping solutions. Other sectors such as cosmetics and automotive are gradually incorporating soft robotic grippers for precise and adaptive operations.

The competitive landscape is shaped by leading companies focusing on innovation in materials science, actuation technologies, and AI-based control systems. Key players include Soft Robotics, Festo, Piab, SoftGripping (Wegard), NITTA, OnRobot, Applied Robotics (Effecto), Schmalz, Ubiros, Soft Robot Tech (SRT), Rochu, and Elephant Robotics. These companies are investing heavily in developing lightweight, hygienic, and modular grippers that can integrate seamlessly with collaborative robots and machine vision systems. Strategic partnerships between robotic arm manufacturers and gripper specialists are further accelerating product adoption across end-use sectors.

Regionally, North America and Europe account for significant market share due to strong automation adoption and advanced manufacturing infrastructure. However, Asia-Pacific - led by China, Japan, and South Korea - is the fastest-growing region, driven by large-scale industrial automation initiatives, rapid expansion in electronics and food processing sectors, and the presence of major robotics OEMs. Market trends indicate that innovations in soft material design, energy-efficient actuation, and smart sensor integration will continue to drive the market forecast, positioning soft robotic grippers as a key enabler of next-generation flexible manufacturing and robotic automation systems.

by Type

• Pneumatic Gripper
• Electric Gripper

by Application

• Food and Beverage
• Logistics
• 3C
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Automobile
• Medical
• Others

By Company

Soft Robtics, Festo, Piab, SoftGripping (Wegard), NITTA, OnRobot, Applied Robotics (Effecto), Schmalz, Ubiros, Soft Robot Tech (SRT), Rochu, Elephant Robotics

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