Market research firm Market Research Center has published an analysis report on Japan's medical robot market, including market size and growth rates for 2026-2035. The market was worth approximately US$733.25 million as of 2025 and is forecast to reach approximately US$3.17935 billion in 2035, with CAGR expected to be 15.8%.
Japan's medical robot market reached approximately US$733.25 million as of 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 15.8% from 2026 to 2035. Growth drivers include the automation of healthcare operations, population aging, and rising demand for minimally invasive surgery. The market is expected to more than quadruple over 10 years.
Hospital and pharmacy robots account for a significant share of the market, while hospitals and clinics are expected to be the largest end users. The automation of hospital operations, including medication dispensing, transport, and inventory management, along with enhanced infection control, is expected to support growth. Surgical robots are also becoming more widely adopted, although costs such as implementation and maintenance expenses remain important considerations.
Remote surgery demonstration projects, AI integration, the use of robots in rehabilitation, and the advancement of minimally invasive procedures will be core growth areas going forward. The remote surgery demonstration between Strasbourg and Kobe using hinotori is regarded as a symbol of the growing integration of communications technology and robotics. Over the medium to long term, compact, modular systems are also expected to become more widespread.
Major overseas companies such as Intuitive Surgical, Stryker, BD, and Medtronic are cited as key players in the competitive landscape, while Medicaroid's hinotori is considered important among Japanese companies. Service models covering data utilization, training, and maintenance are becoming increasingly important, and the market is expected to move toward comprehensive platforms combining AI and data analytics.