Japan Medical Robotics Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Surgical Robots, Rehabilitation Robots, Telepresence Robots, Assistive Robots, Pharmacy, Hospital Automation Robots, and Others), By Application (Minimally Invasive Surgery, Rehabilitation Therapy, Pharmacy Automation, Radiosurgery, Telepresence Surgery, and Others), and Japan Medical Robotics Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Japan Medical Robotics Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Medical Robotics Market Size Was Estimated at USD 901.2 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 15.69 % from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Medical Robotics Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4478.6 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Japan Medical Robotics Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 4478.6 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 15.69 % from 2025 to 2035. The medical robotics market in Japan is driven by various factors, including a rise in the geriatric population, increases in surgical precision and patient outcomes, increasing demand for telemedicine solutions, and technological advancements and innovation.

Market Overview

Medical robotics refers to the use of robotic systems in clinical and healthcare settings to perform medical procedures, assist in surgery, support rehabilitation, manage logistics, and enhance patient care. The medical robotics market encompasses the development, manufacturing, and implementation of robotic systems in healthcare. These robots are designed to minimize human error and physical intrusion while improving precision, control, and outcomes. Various types of medical robots include surgical robots, rehabilitation robots, telepresence robots, assistive robots, pharmacy automation robots, hospital automation robots, and others. They are widely utilized in applications such as minimally invasive surgery, rehabilitation therapy, pharmacy automation, radiosurgery, telepresence surgery, and more. The Japanese medical robotics market is primarily driven by the growing geriatric population, which has led to increased demand for robotic surgical and rehabilitation systems. Furthermore, collaborations between universities, healthcare institutions, and robotics companies play a significant role in driving market growth.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan medical robotics 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 robotics market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, 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 robotics market.

Driving Factors

The Japan medical robotics market is growing due to rising demand for surgical precision and minimally invasive procedures. Robotic-assisted surgeries, which reduce recovery times by 30%, are increasingly adopted, as reported by Japans Ministry of Health. Japan has one of the worlds fastest-aging populations, with 28% of 65-year-olds and more than 65, fueling demand for medical robots in operations and rehabilitation. Government initiatives and support from groups such as the Japan Geriatrics Society encourage robots in elder care, which drives market growth. The COVID-19 pandemic boosted telemedicine in Japan, with remote consultations rising by over 60%, per the Japan Telemedicine Association. This trend is driving demand for robotic systems, enabling remote surgeries and telerehabilitation. Additionally, technological advancements play an important role in market expansion.

Restraining Factors

The robotic surgeries are expensive compared to minimally invasive surgery, which is unaffordable for low-income people. Adoption is hampered by patient reluctance toward robotic treatment, which is fueled by safety worries and emotional hesitancy. The experience and results of treatment might be adversely affected by ignorance and a lack of confidence.

Market Segmentation

The Japan medical robotics market share is classified into product type and application.   

• The surgical robots segment held the dominant market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period.    

The Japan medical robotics market is segmented by product type into surgical robots, rehabilitation robots, telepresence robots, assistive robots, pharmacy, hospital automation robots, and others. Among these, the surgical robots segment held the dominant market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to high adoption by hospitals and surgeons. Additionally, they allow surgeons to perform surgeries with precision.

• The minimally invasive surgery segment dominated the medical robotics market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  

The Japan medical robotics market is segmented by application into minimally invasive surgery, rehabilitation therapy, pharmacy automation, radiosurgery, telepresence surgery, and others. Among these, the minimally invasive surgery segment dominated the medical robotics market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This segmental growth is attributed to its minimal scarring, faster recovery times, and less postoperative pain. Additionally, technological advancements play a crucial role in segmental market growth.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan medical robotics 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
• Nakamura Medical
• TSM Medical Robotics
• Cyberdyne Inc.
• Fujifilm Medical Systems
• Intuitive Surgical
• Omron Corporation
• Medicaroid Corporation
• Kawasaki Heavy Industries
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation
• Others

Recent Developments

• In September 2024, the SkyWalker Orthopedic Surgical Robot by MicroPort NaviBot received approval from Japans Ministry of Health, enabling its use in robotic-assisted knee surgery

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 the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan medical robotics market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Medical Robotics Market, By Product Type

• Surgical Robots
• Rehabilitation Robots
• Telepresence Robots
• Assistive Robots
• Pharmacy
• Hospital Automation Robots
• Others

Japan Medical Robotics Market, By Application

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Rehabilitation Therapy
• Pharmacy Automation
• Radiosurgery
• Telepresence Surgery
• Others