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Robotic Wheelchairs Market Growth & Trends:
The global robotic wheelchairs market size is expected to reach a value of USD 214.4 million by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 10.8% over the forecast period. Growing need for independent mobility assistance by the geriatric population with moving disabilities is expected to drive the market. Moreover, rising spending power among the consumers, along with introduction of technologically advanced mobility products by the companies, is expected to drive the market.
Growing penetration of robotic wheelchairs as an artificial assistance due to advanced features such as navigation, detecting obstacles, sensor technology, and artificial intelligence. Presence of people with physical ailments or loss of mental control is expected to increase the demand in the market. According to the Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, the NavChair is an assistive navigation system developed with a mobile robot i.e. vector field histogram to avoid obstacles, follow walls, and travel safely.
In 2023, the residential application segment held the largest share of 81.8%. Application of manual wheelchairs for daily life activities increases the dependency level on others. For instance, Toyota, as a part of an agreement with DEKA Research and Development, is making the iBot wheelchairs for climbing stairs. The commercial application segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 12.6% over the forecast period. Smart future urban mobility research group developed smart wheelchairs that can be used at airports and hospitals.
Retail distribution held the largest share of in 2023. Reliability of the product is considered to be high in retail stores than other modes of distribution channel. In addition, e-commerce distribution mode is expected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Ease of accessibility throughout the world for the best smart wheelchairs is a key factor expected to drive the channel over the forecast period. Many companies have their own online platforms and some of them are tying up with others.
North America emerged as the largest regional market revenue share of 32.2% in 2023. The region is expected to maintain its lead over the forecast period. Reimbursement of insurance claims, growing aging population, and technological advancements are driving the market. For instance, Massachusetts scientist, Matt Walter and PhD candidate, Sachi Hemachandra launched a voice controlled robotic wheelchair for elder care. Similarly, Invacare Corporation launched a wheelchair with a special technology called G-trac technology for better control system.
Companies are integrating with universities and startups to develop something advance to cater to the needs of the vast consumer base. For instance, Intel collaborated with Brazilian startup Hoobox Robotics to develop a smart wheelchair "wheelie", which has an access to read facial expressions as human behavior.
Robotic Wheelchairs Market Report Highlights:
- The residential application segment held a dominant share of 81.8% in 2023
- North America dominated the market in 2023 with market revenue share 32.2% in 2023. This trend is projected to continue over the next few years
- Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness high demand on account of increase in requirement for independent mobility
- The robotic wheelchairs market is highly competitive in nature with the main players including Invacare Corporation, Permobil Corporation, Meyra GmbH, and Karman Healthcare
- Various manufacturers are concentrating on new product launches and capacity expansion in order to estimate existing and future demand patterns from upcoming product segments.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Research Methodology
- 1.3.1. Information Procurement
- 1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segment Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Robotic Wheelchairs Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
- 3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Market Size and Growth Prospects (USD Million)
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Drivers Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraints Analysis
- 3.4. Robotic Wheelchairs Market Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Analysis
- 3.4.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
- 3.4.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
- 3.4.1.3. Threats of substitution
- 3.4.1.4. Threats from new entrants
- 3.4.1.5. Competitive rivalry
- 3.4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.4.2.1. Political landscape
- 3.4.2.2. Economic and Social landscape
- 3.4.2.3. Technological landscape
- 3.4.2.4. Environmental landscape
- 3.4.2.5. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Robotic Wheelchairs Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Robotic Wheelchairs Market: Distribution Channel Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Retail
- 4.3.1. Retail Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. E-commerce
- 4.4.1. E-commerce Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Robotic Wheelchairs Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Robotic Wheelchairs Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Residential
- 5.3.1. Residential Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Commercial
- 5.4.1. Commercial Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Robotic Wheelchairs Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Robotic Wheelchairs Market Share, By Region, 2023 & 2030, USD Million
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. U.S.
- 6.2.2.1. U.S. Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Canada
- 6.2.3.1. Canada Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. Mexico
- 6.2.4.1. Mexico Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Europe Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. U.K.
- 6.3.2.1. U.K. Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Germany
- 6.3.3.1. Germany Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. China
- 6.4.2.1. China Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. India
- 6.4.3.1. India Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Latin America
- 6.5.1. Latin America Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Brazil
- 6.5.2.1. Brazil Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Middle East and Africa
- 6.6.1. Middle East and Africa Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. South Africa
- 6.6.2.1. South Africa Robotic Wheelchairs Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4. Company Profiles
- 7.4.1. Sunrise Medical
- 7.4.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.1.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.2. Invacare Corporation
- 7.4.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.2.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.3. Permobil Corporation
- 7.4.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.3.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.4. Karman Healthcare
- 7.4.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.4.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.5. Meyra GmbH
- 7.4.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.5.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.6. Ottobock SE & company
- 7.4.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.6.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.7. Matia Robotics
- 7.4.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.7.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.8. Upnride Robotics
- 7.4.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.8.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.9. DEKA Research and Development
- 7.4.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.9.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives
- 7.4.10. Whill Inc.
- 7.4.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 7.4.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.10.4. Recent Developments/ Strategic Initiatives