Japan Medical Automation Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Diagnostic & Monitoring Automation, Therapeutic Automation, Lab & Pharmacy Automation, and Medical Logistics & Training), By End Use (Hospital and Diagnostic, Pharmacy, Research Labs & Institute, and Others), and Japan Medical Automation Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Medical Automation Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Medical Automation Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2692.7 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 10.3% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Medical Automation Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 7912.7 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Medical Automation Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 7912.7 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2025 to 2035. The Japan market for medical automation is growing greatly due to a mix of factors such as an aging population, government incentives for healthcare innovation, and technological progress.

Market Overview

The Japan market for medical automation refers to applying sophisticated technologies to automate healthcare functions like diagnostics, treatment planning, patient monitoring, and administrative activities. These systems increase efficiency, minimize human errors, and improve patient care.  The government has strong initiatives to promote healthcare innovation in the market, for example, in enacting the "Society 5.0" initiative, which brings together AI, IoT, and robotics to revolutionize healthcare. There are opportunities in increasing robotic surgeries, remote patient monitoring, and AI-supported diagnostics. The industry is fueled by drivers like an aging population, the growing need for healthcare services, and innovation in artificial intelligence and robotics. Japan robust healthcare infrastructure and high usage of automation technologies in clinics and hospitals also drive growth forward. The medical automation market in Japan has the advantages of its established technological prowess, solid regulatory infrastructure, and high research and development investments.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan medical automation market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan medical automation market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan medical automation market.

Driving Factors

The medical automation market in Japan is chiefly spurred by an aging population, rising healthcare needs, and technological advancements in AI, robotics, and IoT. These technologies bring about greater efficiency in operations, fewer errors, and better patient outcomes. Government programs such as "Society 5.0" also seek to include advanced technologies in healthcare to further drive market growth. Robust infrastructure, high penetration rates, and expenditure in R&D also drive the market's growth, mitigating labor shortages and enhancing care delivery.

Restraining Factors

The Japan medical automation market faces challenges such as high initial costs, a shortage of skilled professionals, and complex regulatory hurdles. Additionally, concerns over data privacy, cybersecurity risks, and reluctance to adopt new technologies may further hinder market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Japan medical automation market share is classified into type and end use.

• The therapeutic automation segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan medical automation market is segmented by type into diagnostic & monitoring automation, therapeutic automation, lab & pharmacy automation, and medical logistics & training. Among these, the therapeutic automation segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to it improves treatment accuracy, reduces errors, and enhancing recovery, especially in managing chronic diseases and age-related conditions, by automating robotic surgeries, rehabilitation, and drug delivery systems for more effective and efficient patient care.

• The hospital and diagnostic segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan medical automation market is segmented by end use into hospital and diagnostic, pharmacy, research labs & institute, and others. Among these, the hospital and diagnostic segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is attributed to resources, including skilled personnel to manage the intricate system, are available. The rising need for effective patient care, sophisticated diagnostic equipment, and automation of routine operations. Hospitals are one of the biggest users of automation to increase operational effectiveness and patient outcomes.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan medical automation market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Olympus Corporation
• Omron
• Yaskawa
• Panasonic
• Fujifilm Corporation
• Stryker Corporation
• Terumo Corporation
• Tosho
• GE Healthcare
• Medtronic
• Hitachi, Ltd.
• Siemens Healthineers
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In June 2025, Terumo Corporation announced a distribution agreement with MedHub-AI to market its Software as a Medical Device, AutocathFFR™, in Japan. Terumo will begin distribution in October 2025. AutocathFFR™ supports cardiac catheterization by assessing blood flow reduction in narrowed coronary arteries using FFR technology.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan medical automation market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Medical Automation Market, By Type

• Diagnostic & Monitoring Automation
• Therapeutic Automation
• Lab & Pharmacy Automation
• Medical Logistics & Training

 Japan Medical Automation Market, By End Use

• Hospital and Diagnostic
• Pharmacy
• Research Labs & Institute
• Others