Robotic Rehabilitation And Assistive Technologies MarketSize and Trends

Increasing prevalence of disability around the globe is expected to fuel growth of the rehabilitation robotics and assistive technologies market

According to World Health Organization (WHO) 2016, around 1 billion people worldwide suffered from some form of disability, of which around 190 million were unable to carry out daily function independently. Rapid increase in the disabilities due to increasing prevalence of disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and other ageing disabilities are expected to increase demand for robotic rehabilitation and assistive technologies. According to WHO 2017, around 47 million people suffered from dementia, with around 10 million new cases reported each year. This creates a highly conducive environment for growth of the robotic rehabilitation and assistive technologies market in the near future.

Market Trends

Europe is expected to dominate the robotic rehabilitation and assistive technologies market throughout the forecast period due to increasing prevalence of disabilities in the region. According to an article published by The Institute of Modern Russia, around 13 million people live with certain disabilities, constituting to around 9% of the total population in the country. Furthermore, researchers at the University of Hertfordshire, along with European partners have developed a robotic glove intended for stroke patients. It can be used in home settings to support rehabilitation. North America is expected to be the second-largest market, due to robust technological infrastructure and inclination of the population towards adoption of new technologies.