Global Robotic Wheelchair Market By Application (Residential, and Commercial), By Distribution Channel (Retail, and E-commerce), By Region and Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2022-2032

Robotic Wheelchairs Market Overview:

The global robotic wheelchair market is estimated to reach USD 101.71 million in 2021. This figure will increase at a compound annual growth (CAGR) rate of 10.3% between 2022-2032.

Demand for robotic wheelchairs is increasing due to growing instances of permanent and temporary mobility impairments, a growing geriatric population, as well as obese people who are unable to participate in activities that require smooth movements.

Global Robotic Wheelchair Market Scope:

Application Analysis:

The largest share, 85.6%, was attributed to the residential application segment in 2021. Robotic wheelchairs for residential use are growing in popularity due to their ability to provide independent mobility support for indoor activities. Professor Nicholas, from Universidad Miguel Hernandez (Spain), has created a robotic wheelchair that can be used indoors with brain neural interaction technology.

The CAGR for the commercial sector is 12.8% during the forecast period. The growing adoption of robotic wheelchairs in airports and tourist areas, as well as social service homes, is expected to cause significant growth. Singapore’s Changi General Hospital and Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport were the first to launch a self-driving wheelchair operative using a smartphone app. This was created by Panasonic and Whill Inc.

Distributional Channel Analysis

The market for robotic wheelchairs was worth US$ 65.3 million in 2021. This was the leading channel of retail distribution. This category has seen traction due to its many benefits, such as scanning the product before buying, free demonstrations, and the presence of a store associate who helps customers understand the applications and benefits inserted into the wheelchairs. Sunrise Medical, Whill Inc., and Matia Robotics have their own stores.

However, the e-commerce distribution channel is expected to expand at a CAGR rate of 12.3% from 2023 to 2032. To reach the widest consumer base, companies are joining

Key Market Segments:

By Application

•  Residential
•  Commercial

By Distribution Channel

•  Retail
•  E-commerce

Market Dynamics:

Manufacturers are increasing their focus on research and developing smarter features to aid people with movement disabilities. These initiatives are expected to increase the use of robotic wheelchairs. Whill Inc. and its California partner provide a wheelchair model M for residential use. The product includes 5D robotics hardware and software that gathers data via GPS or LiDar sensors attached.

The advanced technology integrated into powered wheelchairs has enabled robotic features. These wheelchairs include advanced features like navigational mapping, the internet of things, and sensors. In order to provide mobility assistance free of charge, wheelchairs that are equipped with robot features are being developed by companies.

The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research designed an autonomous, intelligent robotic wheelchair with features including motorized automatic stopping, autonomous plan planning, obstacle detection capability, and floor level detection.

The growing demand for robotic wheelchairs is evident in countries such as India, China, Germany, India, and China. This is due to the increasing purchasing power of older people and technological advances. According to the National Technical University of Athens, technology initiative is being taken by European companies that assist the elderly and disabled with various projects like the MANUS project for everyday tasks, and the smart wheelchair project which is for commercial applications.

Regional Analysis

North America held 36.0% of all the revenue in 2021, due to growing demand from the U.S. Due to the increasing demand from the U.S., North America accounted for 36.0% of the largest share in 2021. These factors are driving companies and medical institutes to create robotic wheelchairs that can be used independently.

Cyber works Robotics Inc. collaborated with the University of Toronto Engineering Department and the Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). Market drivers include the growing elderly population and reimbursements from healthcare insurance providers.

Invacare Corporation has launched a wheelchair TDXSP2 equipped with LiNX Technology. Additionally, scientists in the United States have developed a new robotic wheelchair with mind control for severely disabled people.

The Asia Pacific has emerged in the market for robotic wheelchairs and is expected to grow at 10.0% per year. This region’s demand is driven by technological innovation by startups and companies for the convenience of the immobile population.

The smart robotic wheelchairs were created by a multidisciplinary research group in Taiwan. Different universities and institutes developed robotic wheelchairs including the Self-E and Chiba robotic wheelchairs that work on sensor LiDars and the robotic operating system.

Key Regions and Countries covered in the report:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• APAC
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• MEA
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Israel
  • Rest of MEA

Market Share & Key Players Analysis:

Magic Mobility introduced the Extreme X8, Frontier V6 robotic wheelchairs, and hybrid pediatric wheelchairs. This is because they use articulated frame technology to manufacture these wheelchairs. This technology allows for rehab positions and compatibility both indoors and outdoors. Invacare released pediatric wheelchairs including Power tiger and pronto m71 jr. Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. released patrafour, which has a front wheel- and all-wheel-drive design.

In the future, robotic wheelchairs will be in high demand because of the increased independence, mobility for the elderly, mobility issues for accident victims, and mobility needs of the disabled. There are many companies that are focusing on the market. The robotic wheelchairs market is dominated by the following players:

Market Key Players:

•  Sunrise Medical LLC
•  Invacare Corporation Permobil Corporation
•  Meyra GmbH
•  Karman healthcare
•  Ottobock SE & Company
•  Matia Robotics
•  Upnride Robotics
•  DEKA Research & Development
•  Whill Inc.
•  Other Key Players

For the Global Robotic Wheelchairs Market research study, the following years have been considered to estimate the market size: