Wearable Robotic Exoskeleton Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The wearable robotic exoskeleton market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2024 to $2.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 47.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to success stories and early adopters, media and public awareness, human-machine interface improvements, rising awareness of aging population challenges, increased focus on workplace safety.

The wearable robotic exoskeleton market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.93 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global expansion of exoskeleton manufacturers, integration with augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory support and standards, cost reductions and affordability, rehabilitation and healthcare opportunities. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption in aging populations, expanding applications in neurorehabilitation, diversification in industrial sectors, advanced human-machine interfaces, integration with AI and robotics.

The growing prevalence of disabilities is expected to drive the expansion of the wearable robotic exoskeletons market in the future. Disabilities refer to physical, mental, or sensory impairments that significantly hinder an individual’s ability to carry out daily tasks or engage fully in society. This rise in disabilities is due to factors such as an aging population, increased chronic health conditions, heightened awareness and diagnosis, and lifestyle factors like obesity and sedentary habits. Wearable robotic exoskeletons are essential for individuals with disabilities, as they enhance mobility, offer physical support, assist with rehabilitation, and improve quality of life by enabling users to carry out daily activities more independently and safely. For example, in October 2024, the House of Commons Library, a UK-based library and information resource for the lower house of Parliament, reported that approximately 16.1 million people in the UK had a disability in 2022/23, making up 24% of the population. By February 2024, 6.9 million people in Great Britain were receiving extra-costs disability benefits, accounting for 10.4% of the population. Therefore, the increasing prevalence of disabilities is fueling growth in the wearable robotic exoskeletons market.

Leading companies in the wearable robotic exoskeletons market are focusing on developing technologically advanced products, such as lightweight exoskeletons, to reduce user fatigue, improve comfort, and boost mobility. Lightweight exoskeletons are robotic wearable devices designed to assist movement and provide support while adding minimal extra weight, making them more comfortable for extended use and enhancing mobility for the wearer. For example, in June 2023, Comau, an Italy-based industrial automation company, along with IUVO, a US-based developer of wearable robotics technologies, partnered with Esselunga, an Italian retail chain, to launch the MATE-XB wearable lumbar exoskeleton. The MATE-XB exoskeleton provides full support to the lumbosacral joint during bending and lifting activities, allowing workers to safely manage loads of up to 25 kg. This fully passive device promotes operator safety and well-being, exemplifying Comau’s commitment to wearable robotics with solutions that support both upper and lower body movements. MATE-XB also fosters sustainable ergonomic improvements that contribute to long-term health benefits while enhancing quality and efficiency in task execution.

In December 2022, Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc., a US-based manufacturer of exoskeleton bionic devices, completed the acquisition of the Human Motion and Control (HMC) Business Unit and the Indego lower limb exoskeleton line of products from Parker Hannifin Corporation for $10 million. This strategic move expands Ekso's product portfolio across various healthcare sectors, including home and community use markets. Furthermore, it enhances Ekso's product pipeline and strengthens strategic partnerships with essential commercial and research collaborators, such as Vanderbilt University. Parker Hannifin Corporation, also based in the US, specializes in motion and control technologies.

Major companies operating in the wearable robotic exoskeleton market report are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Comau LLC, Fourier Intelligence, Genesis Robotics, Hocoma AG (DIH International Ltd.), Myomo Inc., Cyberdyne Inc., Sarcos Corporation, ATOUN Inc, Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc., Bioservo Technologies AB, Daiya Industry Co. Ltd., ReWalk Robotics Inc., Skelex AG, Focal Meditech BV, B-Temia Inc., Technaid S.L., GenElek Technologies, Rex Bionics PLC, Innervo Labs, Harmonic Bionics, Gogoa Mobility Robots, Bionik Laboratories Corp., P&S Mechanics Co. Ltd., Skeletonics.

North America was the largest region in the wearable robotic exoskeleton market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the wearable robotic exoskeleton market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the wearable robotic exoskeleton market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The wearable robotic exoskeleton market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as assistance with physical tasks, real-time monitoring, sports training and performance enhancement, customization and integration services, and training and support services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The wearable robotic exoskeleton market also includes sales of power systems, actuators, sensors, inertial measurement units (IMU), and control systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

A wearable robotic exoskeleton is a device worn by a person to augment, support, or enhance their mobility and physical capabilities. It aids individuals in tasks such as lifting heavy weights, improving physical endurance, or restoring movement for those with mobility impairments.

The two primary types of wearable robotic exoskeletons are passive and powered. A passive wearable robotic exoskeleton lacks powered motors or active assistance and instead relies on mechanical structures, springs, or other passive components to provide support and assistance to the user. These exoskeletons are further categorized by action technology into electric, hydraulic, fully mechanical, and others. They find applications in various fields including rehabilitation, assistive technologies, body part support, and sports, with end-users spanning healthcare, industry, defense, and commercial sectors.

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