Rehabilitation Robots Market - Historic Data (2019-2024), Global Trends 2025, Growth Forecasts 2037
Rehabilitation Robots Market in 2025 is estimated at USD 306.13 million. The global market size crossed USD 266.11 million in 2024 and is likely to register a CAGR of over 18.8%, exceeding USD 2.5 billion revenue by 2037. North America is anticipated to secure USD 875 million by 2037, driven by tech advancements and a growing healthcare sector.
The growth of this market can be attributed to increasing medical conditions such as cumulative traumatic injuries, repetitive strain injuries, and occupational overuse syndromes. According to WHO, in 2021, approximately 1.71 billion people worldwide were suffering from diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Owing to the increasing number of people suffering from such conditions, rehabilitation robots are frequently used. These devices help disabled and disabled patients stand, balance and maintain ambulation.
Moreover, the increasing incidence of spinal cord injury is spurring the growth of rehabilitation robots, as the use of exoskeletons is recommended to improve the condition of spinal cord injury patients. This has been a major factor in the adoption of exoskeletons and therapeutic robots by patients and healthcare providers. According to the WHO, approximately 250,000 to 500,000 people worldwide suffer spinal cord injuries each year, and this rising number of patients has led to increased use of exoskeletons.
Rehabilitation Robots Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
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High Share of the Aging Population with Physical and Mental Disorders - In fact, the high proportion of older people with physical and mental disabilities is the main driver of the rehabilitation robots market. According to a report, the world population over the age of 60 is expected to reach 2 billion by 2050, from 900 million in 2018. Additionally, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 26% of Americans aged 18 and older suffer from a particular year with a mental disorder.
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Evolution of Digitalization and Adoption of Robots - Advances in digitalization and the introduction of robots are indeed key factors driving the rehabilitation robots market. For instance, the demand for home healthcare services is increasing due to the rising demand for comfort for patients. Rehabilitation robots are becoming smaller, more portable, easier to use, and more suitable for home use. InMotion ARM, a robotic arm rehabilitation system, can be used in patients’ homes to provide continuous rehabilitation therapy and reduce the need for in-person visits.
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High Demand for Robotic Medical Sector – Hospitals across the world on a large scale have started integrating robotics technology in the rehabilitation units. Thus, the growing demand for robotics in this center is estimated to boost market growth in the upcoming times.
Challenges
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Limited Effectiveness - Rehabilitation robots have shown the potential to improve patient outcomes, but their efficacy is still being researched. Further research is needed to determine which patients may benefit most from these devices and which specific interventions are most effective. This might pose a challenge to the market growth in the upcoming times.
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High-Priced Manufacturing and Development of Required Contemporary A.I.
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Scarcity of Distribution Channels for Rehabilitation Robots
Rehabilitation Robots Market: Key Insights
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
18.8% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 266.11 million |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 2.5 billion |
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Rehabilitation Robots Segmentation
Type (Assistive, Therapeutic, Surgical, Exoskeleton Robot)
The exoskeleton robot segment is poised to dominate the global rehabilitation robots market by 2037. Exoskeletons are designed to accelerate human strength and other medical capabilities. The increasing number of patients with physical movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, etc. is a major factor accelerating the demand for exoskeletons as these diseases limit voluntary body movements and cause problems in daily routine activities. Robotic exoskeletons are emerging as rehabilitation tools to improve a variety of health-related outcomes after spinal cord injury. For instance, ReWalk is the first exoskeleton to receive FDA clearance for rehabilitation use in the United States. This robotic exoskeleton enables people with spinal cord injuries to stand, walk, roll over, and climb.
End-User (Hospital, Orphanage, Nursing Home)
The hospital segment in the rehabilitation robots market is set to hold the largest revenue share of 48% by the end of 2037. This growth is primarily due to rising healthcare costs and the rapid adoption of advanced technology in healthcare facilities. Additionally, a large population with musculoskeletal disorders, spinal cord injuries, etc. tend to move to hospitals for rehabilitation therapy, fueling the growth of this segment.
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Rehabilitation Robots Industry - Regional Synopsis
North American Market Forecast
North America industry is poised to account for largest revenue share of 35% by 2037. This can be attributed on the back of the remarkable deployment of advanced technology in the region, combined with the growing healthcare sector. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) release the World Robotics 2020 Industrial Robots report, which showed that 293,200 units of industrial robots were operating in factories in the United States in 2020. Meanwhile, 2.7 million industrial robots were operating in factories and industries around the world. Moreover, the rising FDA approvals for medical exoskeletons and rising awareness of technologically sophisticated systems would fuel market expansion in the region.
APAC Market Analysis
On the other hand, the market in the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness notable market growth of 27% over the estimated period on the back of noteworthy increment in the adoption of robots in each sector. Aging societies in the Asia-Pacific region, such as Japan and China, are driving the growth of the medical device and medical device testing industry, creating a huge market for rehabilitation robots in the region. Stroke is one of the leading causes of adult disability in China. This has led to increased awareness of robotic therapy and stimulated investment in this technology. In 2018, Avicrobot (a subsidiary of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China) developed a lower extremity rehabilitation robot. The company also collaborated with Xijing Hospital (China) to develop the robot. Together they founded the Rehabilitation Robot Research Center and provided data support for such robots.
Companies Dominating the Rehabilitation Robots Landscape
- Hocoma AG
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- MAN&TEL Co., Ltd.
- CYBERDYNE Inc.
- Myomo Inc.
- ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
- Reha Technology AG
- Motek Medical B.V.
- Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc.
- BIONIK Laboratory Corp.
- ABILITY Network Inc.
Recent Developments
- DIH, a global leader in rehab robotics and virtual reality, has collaborated with Reha Technology agreeing to distribute their robotics products and promote the gait therapy devices in the US and Europe markets.
- Hocoma AG launches a software platform, HocoNet, to connect hospital information systems with Hocoma’s partner devices.
Author Credits: Radhika Pawar
- Report ID: 4049
- Published Date: Apr 23, 2025
- Report Format: PDF, PPT
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