In 2024, the wheelchair industry in China will show significant development trends, especially in the field of electric wheelchairs. Here are some key points:
1. Intelligent and user-friendly design of electric wheelchairs: Electric wheelchairs combine high-performance power drive devices, intelligent control devices, and batteries on the basis of traditional manual wheelchairs, enabling them to have multiple functions such as forward, backward, steering, standing, and lying flat. These wheelchairs combine modern precision machinery, intelligent numerical control, and engineering mechanics technologies.
2. Market size and demand: The global market for electric wheelchairs is growing steadily, thanks to the rise of the incidence rate of muscle diseases and the increase of the aging population. The market size of electric wheelchairs in China reached approximately 6.972 billion yuan in 2023, demonstrating strong growth momentum.
3. Competition between manual and intelligent wheelchairs: With the arrival of the aging era, the wheelchair industry is rapidly developing. Manual wheelchairs are developing towards lighter, safer, and more diverse functions, while smart wheelchairs are becoming increasingly popular due to their advanced features. The price of smart wheelchairs is usually between 2000 and 3000 yuan, and the price of high-end smart wheelchairs can even exceed 4000 yuan.
4. New generation intelligent electric wheelchair technology: The new generation intelligent electric wheelchair technology jointly released by Beijing University of Science and Technology and the National Rehabilitation Assistive Equipment Research Center integrates intelligent hardware, intelligent driving, and intelligent companionship technologies. These wheelchairs have multiple posture adjustment options, providing convenient and diverse user experiences, especially suitable for the elderly and those with limited mobility.
5. Industry development trend: In the future, the development of electric wheelchairs will pay more attention to intelligence, multifunctionality, and portability. These wheelchairs will become an important means of transportation for elderly and disabled people with limited mobility.
In summary, the wheelchair industry in China, especially in the field of electric wheelchairs, is undergoing rapid development and transformation, and the future development direction will focus more on technological innovation and user experience.