Robotic wheelchairs are a modernized version of electric wheelchairs, commonly called power wheelchairs. Artificial intelligence and sensors are fitted into these wheelchairs. These chairs significantly enhance the user experience by being designed to recognize and around obstacles. A robotic wheelchair employs sensors to enable autonomous movement, obstacle detection, and navigation via robotics-based technologies. The elderly, people with excessive obesity that are unable to move smoothly, and people with temporary or chronic mobility problems are the main consumers of robotic wheelchairs. Robotics-based technology allows a wheelchair to recognize obstacles, maneuver, and move independently through the use of sensors.
Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market Driving Factors and Challenges
The main factors driving the growth of the robotic wheelchair market throughout the projected period will be the aging population, independent mobility, accident sufferers, and those in need of support for easy mobility. The key reasons driving the growth of the robotic wheelchair market are technical innovation, intensive research and development, and the increase in disposable income of customers in emerging economies. The need for robotic wheelchairs is consequently being driven by an increase in the number of people who are becoming older and experiencing both temporary and permanent mobility impairment, as well as the incapacity of obese people to participate in activities that require smooth movement.
Only patients with large budgets can afford to buy robotic wheelchairs because they are expensive to manufacture. The main barrier impeding market expansion is the expensive cost of electric wheelchairs; few establishments, including small clinics and hospitals, can afford to maintain them. As a result, it is imperative that this problem be resolved. The market for robotic wheelchairs is expected to face its biggest obstacle from patients' preferences for low-cost, low-maintenance options. Even though there are many of prospects for compensation, things like product recalls and technical issues could prevent this market from growing.
Impact of COVID-19 on Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market
The market for robotic wheelchairs has been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak in two ways. Lockdowns and disruptions in the supply chain, on the one hand, hindered manufacturing and slowed market expansion. On the other hand, the pandemic raised awareness of social distancing and hygiene, which may have increased demand for assistive devices that support user freedom, such as robotic wheelchairs. Furthermore, a greater emphasis on telemedicine and remote healthcare could improve the appeal of robotic wheelchairs with facilities for remote monitoring and intervention. The pandemic had mostly negative short-term consequences, but it may have pushed the market in the direction of long-term growth
Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as Sunrise Medical LLC, Invacare Corporation, Parmobil Corporation, Meyra GmbH, Karman Healthcare, Otobok SE Co, Matia Robotics, Upnaride Robotics, Deka Research and Development, and Will Inc.
Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market Segmentation:
By Application: Based on the Application, Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market is segmented as; Residential, Commercial.
By End User: Based on the End User Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market is segmented as; Male, Female.
By Distribution Channel: Based on the Distribution Channel, Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market is segmented as; Retail, Supermarket, E- commerce, Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa and Europe.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.