Wheelchair is used for mobility purpose by the disabled person or a person who is unable to walk post injury or due to certain illness. There are different types of wheelchairs available in the market such as manual wheelchair and power or electric wheelchair. Increasing prevalence of spinal cord injuries and related disabilities along with increasing product launches and innovation is expected to aid in growth of the global electric wheelchair market.
Market Dynamics
Manufacturers are launching electric wheelchair, which is expected to contribute to growth of the global electric wheelchair market during the forecast period. For instance, in May 2019, Sunrise Medical, a company which manufactures and distributes advanced assistive mobility devices and solutions, announced the launch of QUICKIE Q500 M SEDEO PRO, a high performance power wheelchair designed with a highly adjustable seat frame with a broad choice of support and positioning options. Furthermore, in February 2017, Permobil launched M3 Mid-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair. It is the first wheelchair incorporated with FlexLink full suspension technology. M3 Mid-Wheel Drive Power Wheelchair operates through center wheel drive electric wheelchair configuration.
Rising collaboration and acquisition activities by the market players is expected to drive the global electric wheelchair market. For instance, in February 2020, Sunrise Medical announced that acquisition of Oracing, a leading Spain-based designer and manufacturer of innovative sports, made-to-measure wheelchairs, and E-Mobility power products.
The innovation of autonomous/self-driving wheelchairs, fitted with visual sensors that detect objects automatically, including glass doors, by setting the destination point is the novel innovation which is expected to bolster the market growth in the near future. For instance, WHILL Inc. is a company that specializes in manufacturing of personalized electric wheelchairs, which are equipped with high sensing technologies and automatic brakes. These autonomous wheelchairs are employed in various airports to help the disabled people. Moreover, in January 2018, WHILL, Inc. announced the launch of its new Model Ci, an intelligent, personal electric vehicle (PEV) that has the power to eliminate the feeling of self-consciousness reflected in antiquated scooters and wheelchairs.
Furthermore, on June 8, 2020, WHILL Inc. announced that Haneda International Airport will be utilizing the WHILL Autonomous Drive System to optimize current PRM (passengers with reduced mobility) operation while helping to prevent spread of infection. This is a first-of-its-kind solution being applied with the intention of addressing the COVID-19 situation that is negatively impacting the world.
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