Disabled and Elderly Assistive Technologies
Report Scope:
The report focuses on the global market for the various types of assistive devices that are on the market to enable disabled and elderly persons to move about, see, hear, speak, dress themselves and perform many other everyday activities as “normally” as possible. It provides a detailed description of the different types of disabled and elderly assistive technologies (mobility aids, access aids, beds, seating systems and ergonomic aids, daily living aids, communication aids, medical/personal monitoring aids, vision and reading aids, computer access aids, and environmental aids) and their current and projected market potential.
The mobility aids market is segmented in wheelchairs and scooters, ambulatory aids, vehicle conversions and navigation aids. Access aids market is segmented in residential/home elevators, transfer lifts, wheelchair lifts, stair lifts/climbers, accessible baths and showers, and door openers. Daily living aids market is divided in incontinence and ostomy products, toileting aids and other daily living aids. Communication aids market is segmented in hearing and listening aids, and speech and writing aids.
The report provides market revenue for each geographical segments, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World (RoW). The report’s detailed analysis allows for an in-depth understanding of the market, competitive environment, market background, technological advancement, drivers, restraints and market growth trends. This report does not cover physical therapy and exercise equipment designed for the elderly and disabled.
Report Includes:
- 42 data tables and 62 additional tables
- An updated review of the global market for disabled and elderly assistive technologies (AT)/assistive devices
- Analyses of the global market trends, with historic data from 2019-2020, estimates for 2021, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
- Evaluation and forecast the overall market size in dollar value terms, and corresponding market share analysis by product type and geographic region
- Technology assessment of the key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for disabled and elderly assistive technologies over the next ten years
- Coverage of major product types and applications, both in the commercial and developmental phase
- Identification of the major stakeholders and analysis of their competitive landscape based on recent developments and segmental revenues
- Review of various new premarket approvals (PMA) and 510(k) clearances received in the disabled and elderly assistive technology and devices market between Jan. 2018 to Sept. 2021
- Insight into the recent industry structure, current competitive scenario, R&D activities, regulatory and legislative issues, and license agreements currently focused on disabled and elderly assistive technologies and devices market
- Company profiles of the key industry players, including Cochlear Ltd., Invacare Corp., Savaria Corp., Sonova Holdings AG, GN Group and ConvaTec
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Study Goals and Objectives
- Scope of Report
- Methodology and Information Sources
- What's New in This Report?
- Geographic Breakdown
- Analyst's Credentials
- BCC Custom Research
- Related BCC Research Reports
- Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
- Key Highlights
- Chapter 3 Market and Technology Background
- Overview
- Disability
- Assistive Technology
- Disability Compared to Diseases
- Disability Statistics
- Hearing Loss
- Blindness and Vision Impairment
- Communication Disorders
- Loss of Mobility and Dexterity
- Neurological Dysfunction
- Chapter 4 Market Breakdown by Product Type
- Global Market for Assistive Technology by Product Type
- Mobility Aids
- Wheelchairs and Scooters
- Ambulatory Aids
- Other Mobility Aids
- Market Size and Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Access Aids
- Residential/Home Elevators
- Transfer Lifts and Slings
- Stair Lifts/Climbers
- Wheelchair Lifts
- Accessible Baths and Showers
- Door Openers
- Market Size and Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Beds, Seating Systems and Ergonomic Aids
- Beds
- Seating and Positioning Systems
- Ergonomic Aids
- Market Size and Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Daily Living Aids
- Incontinence and Ostomy Products
- Toileting Aids
- Other Daily Living Aids
- Market Size and Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Communication Aids
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Implants
- Telephony Accessories
- Speech Aids
- Writing Aids
- Market Size and Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids
- Activity/Emergency Location Monitors
- Remote Medical Monitors
- Market Size and Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Other Assistive Aids
- Vision and Reading Aids
- Computer Access Aids
- Environmental Aids
- Market Size and Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Chapter 5 Market Breakdown by Region
- Global Market for Assistive Technology by Region
- North America
- Mobility Aids
- Access Aids
- Beds, Seating Systems and Ergonomic Aids
- Daily Living Aids
- Communication Aids
- Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids
- Other Assistive Aids
- Europe
- Mobility Aids
- Access Aids
- Beds, Seating Systems and Ergonomic Aids
- Daily Living Aids
- Communication Aids
- Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids
- Other Assistive Aids
- Asia-Pacific
- Mobility Aids
- Access Aids
- Beds, Seating and Ergonomic Aids
- Daily Living Aids
- Communication Aids
- Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids
- Other Assistive Aids
- Rest of the World
- Mobility Aids
- Access Aids
- Beds, Seating Systems and Ergonomic Aids
- Daily Living Aids
- Communication Aids
- Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids
- Other Assistive Aids
- Chapter 6 Market Dynamics
- Market Drivers
- Aging Population
- Greater Incidence of Non-communicable/Chronic Diseases
- Increase in Incidence of Obesity
- Increase in Incidence of Road Accidents across All Geographies
- Technology Innovations and New Product Development
- Large Unpenetrated Addressable Market
- Desire to Age in Place
- Increasing Pressure to Curtail Healthcare Costs
- More Funding Programs for Assistive Devices
- Market Restraints
- High Cost of Assistive Devices
- Pricing Pressure
- Reimbursement Issues
- Impact of COVID-19
- Chapter 7 Approvals and New Developments
- Premarket Approvals (PMA)
- 510(K) Clearances
- Mobility Aids
- Hearing Aids
- Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
- Overview
- Major Players by Segment
- Mobility Aids
- Access Aids
- Beds, Seating Systems and Ergonomic Aids
- Daily Living Aids
- Communication Aids
- Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids
- Mergers and Acquisitions in the Assistive Technology Market
- Chapter 9 Company Profiles
- BRUNO INDEPENDENT LIVING AIDS INC.
- COBOLT SYSTEMS LTD.
- COCHLEAR LTD.
- CONVATEC GROUP PLC
- DEMANT A/S
- DOLPHIN COMPUTER ACCESS LTD.
- DONGGUAN PRESTIGE SPORTING GOODS CO. LTD.
- DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE
- DUXBURY SYSTEMS INC.
- ESSILORLUXOTTICA
- ETAC AB
- GN GROUP (GN STORE NORD A/S)
- HUMANWARE GROUP
- INCLINATOR COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
- INVACARE CORP.
- LIFTAVATOR INC.
- MOBIUS MOBILITY LLC
- OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAA
- PACESAVER
- PERMOBIL AB
- PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS CORP.
- SAVARIA CORP.
- SONOVA HOLDING AG
- SUNRISE MEDICAL
- STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES
- TERRY GROUP LTD.
- TOBII DYNAVOX LLC
- TUFFCARE
- VISPERO
- WS AUDIOLOGY A/S
- YAMAHA MOTOR CO. LTD.
- Chapter 10 Appendix: List of Acronyms
- List of Tables
- Summary Table : Global Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 1 : Percentage of Adults with Functional Disability Types in the U.S., 2019
- Table 2 : Disability Estimates in the U.S. Among Adults Aged Years 18 and Over, 2019
- Table 3 : Percent of U.S. Population Reporting Severe Functional Limitation
- Table 4 : Degrees of Hearing Loss
- Table 5 : Global Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 6 : Wheelchair Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 7 : Scooter Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 8 : Ambulatory Aid Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 9 : Motor Vehicle Conversion Kit Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 10 : Navigation Aid Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 11 : Global Market for Mobility Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 12 : Access Aid Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 13 : Global Market for Access Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 14 : Key Attributes for Selecting a Seat Cushion and Wheelchair
- Table 15 : Beds, Seating System and Ergonomic Aid Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 16 : Global Market for Beds, Seating Systems and Ergonomic Aids, Through 2026
- Table 17 : Daily Living Aids Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 18 : Global Market for Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 19 : Hearing Aid and Implant Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 20 : Speech and Writing Aid Manufacturers in the U.S.
- Table 21 : Global Market for Communication Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 22 : Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 23 : Global Market for Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids, Through 2026
- Table 24 : Reading and Vision Aid Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 25 : Computer Access Aid Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 26 : Environmental Aid Manufacturers, by Location
- Table 27 : Global Market for Other Assistive Aids, Through 2026
- Table 28 : Global Market for Assistive Technology, by Region, Through 2026
- Table 29 : North American Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 30 : North American Market for Mobility Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 31 : North American Market for Access Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 32 : North American Market for Beds, Seating and Ergonomic Aids, Through 2026
- Table 33 : North American Market for Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 34 : North American Market for Communication Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 35 : North American Market for Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids, Through 2026
- Table 36 : North American Market for Other Assistive Aids, Through 2026
- Table 37 : European Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 38 : Demographic and Healthcare Statistics for Selected European Countries
- Table 39 : European Market for Mobility Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 40 : European Market for Access Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 41 : European Market for Beds, Seating and Ergonomic Aids, Through 2026
- Table 42 : European Market for Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 43 : European Market for Communication Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 44 : European Market for Medical/ Personal Monitoring Aids, Through 2026
- Table 45 : European Market for Other Assistive Aids, Through 2026
- Table 46 : APAC Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 47 : Demographic and Healthcare Statistics for Selected APAC Countries
- Table 48 : APAC Market for Mobility Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 49 : APAC Market for Access Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 50 : APAC Market for Beds, Seating and Ergonomic Aids, Through 2026
- Table 51 : APAC Market for Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 52 : APAC Market for Communication Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 53 : APAC Market for Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids, Through 2026
- Table 54 : APAC Market for Other Assistive Aids, Through 2026
- Table 55 : RoW Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 56 : RoW Market for Mobility Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 57 : RoW Market for Access Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 58 : RoW Market for Beds, Seating and Ergonomic Aids, Through 2026
- Table 59 : RoW Market for Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 60 : RoW Market for Communication Aids, by Product Type, Through 2026
- Table 61 : RoW Market for Medical/Personal Monitoring Aids, Through 2026
- Table 62 : RoW Market for Other Assistive Aids, Through 2026
- Table 63 : Number and Distribution of Persons Aged 60+, by Region, 2019 and 2050
- Table 64 : Prevalence of Adult Overweight and Obesity, by Country, 2014-2019
- Table 65 : U.S. Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity among Adults, 2011–2018
- Table 66 : PMA Original Approvals, Hearing Implants, January 2018- September 2021
- Table 67 : 510 (K) Approvals for Mobility Aids, January 2018- September 2021
- Table 68 : 510 (K) Approvals for Mobility Aids, January 2018- September 2021
- Table 69 : 510 (K) Approvals for Hearing Aids, January 2018- September 2021
- Table 70 : Selected 510 (K) Approvals for Transmitters and Receivers, Physiological Signal, January 2018-September 2021
- Table 71 : Global Market Rankings in the Communication Aids, by Manufacturer, 2020
- Table 72 : Mergers and Acquisitions in Assistive Technology Market, 2021
- Table 73 : Bruno Independent Living Aids Inc.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 74 : Cobolt Systems Ltd.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 75 : Cochlear Ltd.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 76 : ConvaTec: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 77 : Demant A/S: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 78 : Dolphin Computer Access Ltd.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 79 : Dongguan Prestige Sporting Goods Co. Ltd.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 80 : Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 81 : Duxbury Systems Inc.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 82 : Etac AB: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 83 : GN Group: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 84 : HumanWare: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 85 : Inclinator Company of America Inc.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 86 : Invacare Corp.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 87 : Liftavator Inc.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 88 : Mobius Mobility: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 89 : Ottobock: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 90 : PaceSaver: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 91 : Permobil AB: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 92 : Pride Mobility Products Corp.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 93 : Savaria: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 94 : Sonova Holding AG: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 95 : Sunrise Medical: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 96 : Starkey Hearing Technologies: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 97 : Terry Group Ltd.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 98 : Tobii Dynavox: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 99 : Tuffcare: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 100 : Vispero: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 101 : WS Audiology A/S: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 102 : Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.: Disabled and Elderly Assistive Product Portfolio
- Table 103 : Acronyms Used in This Report
- List of Figures
- Summary Figure : Global Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, 2019-2026
- Figure 1 : People Who Most Need Assistive Technology
- Figure 2 : Hearing Loss, Years Lived with Disability
- Figure 3 : Vision Impairment Prevalence, by Age Group
- Figure 4 : Blindness and Vision Loss, Years Lived with Disability
- Figure 5 : Global Market for Assistive Technology, by Product Type, 2019-2026
- Figure 6 : Global Market Shares of Assistive Technology, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 7 : Global Market Shares of Mobility Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 8 : Global Market Shares of Access Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 9 : Global Market Shares of Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 10 : Global Market Shares of Communication Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 11 : Global Market Shares of Assistive Technology, by Region,2020
- Figure 12 : Total U.S. Population, 65 Years and Over
- Figure 13 : North American Market Shares of Assistive Technology, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 14 : North American Market Shares of Mobility Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 15 : North American Market Shares of Access Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 16 : North American Market Shares of Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 17 : North American Market Shares of Communication Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 18 : European Market Shares of Assistive Technology, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 19 : European Market Shares of Mobility Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 20 : European Market Shares of Access Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 21 : European Market Shares of Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 22 : European Market Shares of Communication Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 23 : APAC Market Shares of Assistive Technology, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 24 : APAC Market Shares of Mobility Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 25 : APAC Market Shares of Access Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 26 : APAC Market Shares of Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 27 : APAC Market Shares of Communication Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 28 : RoW Market Shares of Assistive Technology, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 29 : RoW Market Shares of Mobility Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 30 : RoW Market Shares of Access Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 31 : RoW Market Shares of Daily Living Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 32 : RoW Market Shares of Communication Aids, by Product Type, 2020
- Figure 33 : Global Geriatric Population (Aged 65 Years and Above), 2014-2022
- Figure 34 : Percentage of Disability for Adults Aged 18 and over, U.S., 2019
- Figure 35 : Cochlear Ltd.: Annual Revenue, 2018-2021
- Figure 36 : Cochlear Ltd. Reporting Segment: Annual Revenue, 2018-2021
- Figure 37 : ConvaTec: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 38 : ConvaTec Reporting Segment: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 39 : Demant A/S: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 40 : Company annual reports
- Figure 41 : GN Group: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 42 : GN Group Reporting Segment: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 43 : Invacare Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 44 : Invacare Corp. Reporting Segment: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 45 : Savaria Corp.: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 46 : Savaria Corp. Reporting Segment: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 47 : Sonova Holding AG: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 48 : Sonova Holdings AG Reporting Segment: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 49 : Tobii Dynavox: Annual Revenue, 2017-2020
- Figure 50 : WS Audiology: Annual Revenue, 2019 and 2020
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