Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm Market - By Application (Spinal Cord Injury, Neurological Conditions), 2023 – 2032

Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm Market Size

Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm Market size was valued at around USD 9.8 million in 2022 and is estimated to reach approximately USD 31.4 million by 2032. This incremental growth rate is owing to increasing prevalence of neurological ailments coupled with technological advancement in wheelchair mounted robotic arms.

Technological advancements including improvements in sensor technologies, actuators, materials, and control systems have increased the product adoption rate. Advanced robotic arms offer better precision, adaptability, and ease of use. Developing intuitive and efficient control interfaces involves incorporating technologies like voice commands, gesture recognition, and brain-computer interfaces.
 

Moreover, IoT and cloud connectivity are expected to add impetus in the market progress. Integrating AI and machine learning into robotic arms enables them to learn and adapt to users' behaviors and preferences. This can lead to more efficient and natural interaction between the user and the robotic arm. Due to increasing awareness of rehabilitative and assistive robots worldwide, the wheelchair-mounted robotic arms market is anticipated to expand beyond traditional markets. Developed economies and regions with growing healthcare infrastructure are becoming important markets for these devices.
 

A wheelchair mounted robotic arm is a mechanical device attached to a wheelchair and intended to provide individuals with mobility impairments, to manipulate objects, interact with their environment, and perform various tasks. These robotic arms are controlled through a combination of specialized interfaces, such as joysticks, buttons, or brain-computer interfaces, depending on technological sophistication.
 

Wheelchair mounted robotic arms offer valuable assistance to individuals with mobility impairments, however, their pricing can present barriers to adoption and market expansion. The initial cost of wheelchair mounted robotic arms can be substantial, making them unaffordable for many individuals with mobility impairments. For instance, the cost of advance wheelchair mounted robotic arm can range between USD 20,000 to USD 35,000 and can vary according to the technology used in these robotic arms. Individuals might find it difficult to allocate funds for a device that, while beneficial, could strain their financial resources.
 

Many healthcare systems and insurance providers do not fully cover the cost of assistive technologies like robotic arms. This lack of coverage places the burden of payment on individuals or their families, creating a financial barrier to adoption. High costs can limit the lower-income individuals from accessing these devices, limiting their ability to benefit from the technology. This limitation affects the availability of wheelchair mounted robotic arms in healthcare facilities and rehabilitation centers.
 

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global economy and impacted several industrial sectors including healthcare and medical devices, inflicting enormous losses. The pandemic had negatively impacted the wheelchair mounted robotic arm market revenue in 2020. Owing to the outbreak, the healthcare systems experienced tremendous pressure with increasing patient influx and changes in the standard operating protocol. The healthcare services & professionals were reserved for COVID-19 patients and emergency services only, thereby impacting the elective medical practices. Due to rapidly increased coronavirus cases across the globe, hospitals and other healthcare facilities were consistently engaged in the treatment of coronavirus affected patients. Hence, the adoption of wheelchair mounted robotic arm had reduced to a certain extent.
 

Further, as the number of COVID-19-affected patients reduced in several countries globally, the healthcare facilities resumed providing healthcare services including rehabilitation equipment and treatments among others to the pre-pandemic level. These factors assisted to uplift the market growth. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially affected the market in the shorter run; however, the declining COVID-19 infection rates & patients and rising procedural volume are set to facilitate the market growth in the coming years.
 

 Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm Market Trends

The increasing demand for assistive technologies is a substantial driving force behind the growth of the market. As societies become more aware of the needs of individuals with mobility impairments and as technology advancements continue, the demand for solutions that enhance independence, functionality, and quality of life is on the rise. Wheelchair mounted robotic arms empower users to perform a wide range of daily tasks on their own, such as eating, drinking, picking up objects, and even writing. Assistive technologies directly contribute to an improved quality of life by enabling users to engage in activities they might have struggled with before. The ability to actively participate in tasks that promote engagement, productivity, and social interaction enhances overall well-being.
 

As the global population ages, the prevalence of age-related mobility impairments and disabilities increases. This demographic trend drives demand for solutions that support seniors in maintaining their independence and quality of life. The rapid progress in robotics, artificial intelligence, sensors, and human-machine interfaces has made wheelchair mounted robotic arms more sophisticated, capable, and user-friendly.
 

Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm Market Analysis

Based on application, the wheelchair mounted robotic arm market is bifurcated into spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and others. Neurological conditions accounted for USD 7.9 million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a lucrative pace by 2032. Neurological conditions often result in mobility impairments, and wheelchair mounted robotic arms can offer valuable assistance to individuals with such conditions. Neurological conditions like cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can lead to varying degrees of mobility impairment. Wheelchair mounted robotic arms provide a means for individuals to regain some degree of independence by assisting with mobility.

The U.S. wheelchair mounted robotic arm market is expected to reach around USD 13.8 million by 2032. This high market share is owing to increasing disabled population, rising healthcare expenditure, technological advancements, growing disposable income, etc. in the region. Moreover, rising incidences of neurological diseases such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injuries, etc. is anticipated to fuel the product demand. For instance, according to the CDC data, in 2021, around 795,000 people in the U.S. suffer from stroke every year and hence there is a growing awareness towards stroke management among the target population. This prevalent disorder can lead to paralysis or mobility impairments contributing to the enhanced adoption of wheelchair mounted robotic arm.
 

Moreover, further, availability of advanced healthcare facilities coupled with highly skilled medical professionals enhances the market trends. Additionally, availability of novel health technologies in the region is anticipated to augment the market growth in the U.S.
 

Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm Market Share

The players operating in the market include

• ACCREA Engineering
• Assistive Innovations B.V.
• Kinova Inc.

These players are engaged in strategic acquisitions, mergers, collaborations, partnerships, expansions, and product launches among other strategies.
 

Wheelchair Mounted Robotic Arm Industry News:

• In September 2022, Kinova announced a strategic partnership with Formant, an advanced robotic company, providing platform for robotics. This partnership intended to build advance robotic arms to help support the widespread use of assistive devices across several countries globally. This strategic partnership helped the company to enhance their R&D capabilities and increase their customer base.
   

Wheelchair mounted robotic arm market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in (USD Million) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By Application, 2018 - 2032 (USD Million)

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Neurological Conditions
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
• Rest of the world (RoW)