Walking assist devices are meant to assist patients with spinal cord injuries or other mobility-limiting conditions walk. According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, a number of adults unable (or very difficult) to walk a quarter mile was 17.1 million in 2016. Increasing prevalence of debilitating neurological diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis have been contributing to the increased percentage of the population with a disability to walk. Due to these, the demand for walking assist device is rising across the globe. Further, rising geriatric population has also been a major contributor in the global walking assist devices market. Increasing healthcare expenditure and funding by government for development of robots to improve health is also significantly contributing in the market growth across the globe.
In Jan 2018, Honda Walking Assist Device has obtained the Medical Devices Directive (Council Directive 93/42/EEC) certification, which enables Honda to attach the CE marking and commercialize the device within the European Union (EU) countries. Conformity with EU standards (EU Directives) and affixing the CE marking on the product, a certification mark that indicates conformity with EU standards, are mandatory in order to distribute and sell the product in EU countries. Further, the company has applied for more than 130 patents related to walking assist devices, and in July 2015, made the product available in Japan for the public to purchase.
On the basis of geography, the global walking assist devices market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America is estimated to be the dominating region in the global walking assist devices. Increasing prevalence of debilitating neurological diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis, the presence of a large number of market players and increased awareness of direct-to-consumer marketing are estimated to be the major factors that are backing the growth of the market. Whereas, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest growing region during the forecast period. Funding by the government for the development of robots and increasing healthcare expenditure are some of the major factors that are driving the growth of the walking assist devices market in the region.
The companies operating in the global walking assist devices market are Better Life Healthcare Ltd., Bionik Laboratories Inc., Bioxtreme Robotics Rehabilitation, Cadence Biomedical, Ekso Bionics, GF Health Products, Inc., Hocoma, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Invacare Corp., Karma Healthcare Ltd., Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Ottobock Healthcare.
Research methodology
The market study of walking assist devices market is incorporated by extensive primary and secondary research conducted by the research team at OMR. Secondary research has been conducted to refine the available data to break down the market in various segments, derive total market size, market forecast, and growth rate. Different approaches have been worked on to derive the market value and market growth rate. The OMR team collects facts and data related to the market from different geographies to provide a better regional outlook. In the report, the country-level analysis is provided by analyzing various regional players, regional tax laws and policies, consumer behavior and macroeconomic factors. The numbers extracted from Secondary research have been authenticated by conducting proper primary research. It includes tracking down key people from the industry and interviewing them to validate the data. This enables the analysts to derive the closest possible figures without any major deviations in the actual number. Our analysts try to contact as many executives, managers, key opinion leaders, and industry experts to get first-hand information. Primary research brings authenticity to our reports.
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The report covers
CHAPTER 1. Report Summary
1.1. Research Methods and Tools
1.2. Market Breakdown
1.2.1. By Segments
1.2.2. By Geography
1.2.3. By Stakeholders
CHAPTER 2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Definition
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Findings
2.2.2. Recommendation
2.2.3. Conclusion
2.3. Regulations
CHAPTER 3. Market Determinants
3.1. Motivators
3.1.1. Rising Geriatric Population Base
3.1.2. Presence of Large Number of Market Players
3.1.3. Rising Prevalence of Debilitating Neurological Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
3.1.4. Funding by Government for Development of Robots to Improve Health
3.2. Restraints
3.2.1. Disadvantages of Assistive Technology Such as Regression and Complexity
3.3. Opportunities
3.3.1. Technological Innovations in Walking Assist Devices
CHAPTER 4. Market Segmentation
4.1. Global Walking Assist Devices Market by Devices
4.1.1. Walkers
4.1.2. Crutches
4.1.3. Wheelchairs
4.1.4. Gaits Belts & Lift Vests
4.1.5. Others
4.2. Global Walking Assist Devices Market by End-User
4.2.1. Hospital
4.2.2. Homecare
CHAPTER 5. Competitive Landscape
5.1. Key Strategy Analysis
5.2. Key Company Analysis
CHAPTER 6. Regional Analysis
6.1. North America
6.1.1. United States
6.1.2. Canada
6.2. Europe
6.2.1. UK
6.2.2. Germany
6.2.3. Italy
6.2.4. Spain
6.2.5. France
6.2.6. RoE
6.3. Asia-Pacific
6.3.1. India
6.3.2. China
6.3.3. Japan
6.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific
6.4. Rest of the World
CHAPTER 7. Company Profiles
7.1. Aetna Inc.
7.2. AlterG Inc.
7.3. Besco Medical Co., Ltd.
7.4. Better Life Healthcare Ltd.
7.5. Bionik Laboratories Inc.
7.6. Bioxtreme Robotics Rehabilitation
7.7. Cadence Biomedical Inc.
7.8. Ekso Bionics
7.9. GF Health Products, Inc.
7.10. Hocoma AG
7.11. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
7.12. Invacare Corporation
7.13. Karma Healthcare Ltd.
7.14. Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
7.15. Otto Bock Healthcare GmbH
7.16. Pride Mobility Products Corp.
7.17. Rewalk Robotics, Inc.
7.18. Sunrise Medical LLC
7.19. Tamachi Industries Co., Ltd.
7.20. Yaskawa Electric Corp.
TABLE # 1 GLOBAL WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DEVICES, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 2 GLOBAL WALKERS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 3 GLOBAL CRUTCHES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 4 GLOBAL WHEELCHAIRS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 5 GLOBAL GAITS BELTS & LIFT VESTS MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 6 GLOBAL OTHER DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 7 GLOBAL WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 8 GLOBAL HOSPITAL MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 9 GLOBAL HOMECARE MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY REGION, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 10 GLOBAL WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 11 NORTH AMERICA WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 12 NORTH AMERICA WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DEVICES, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 13 NORTH AMERICA WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 14 EUROPE WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 15 EUROPE WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DEVICES, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 16 EUROPE WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END-USER, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 17 ASIA-PACIFIC WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY COUNTRY, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 18 ASIA-PACIFIC WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DEVICES, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 19 ASIA-PACIFIC WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END USER, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 20 REST OF THE WORLD WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY DEVICES, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
TABLE # 21 REST OF THE WORLD WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS BY END USER, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 1 GLOBAL WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SHARE BY DEVICES, 2017 VS 2023 (%)
FIGURE # 2 GLOBAL WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SHARE BY END-USER, 2017 VS 2023 (%)
FIGURE # 3 GLOBAL WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SHARE BY GEOGRAPHY, 2017 VS 2023 (%)
FIGURE # 4 US WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 5 CANADA WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 6 UK WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 7 FRANCE WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 8 GERMANY WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 9 ITALY WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 10 SPAIN WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 11 ROE WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 12 INDIA WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 13 CHINA WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 14 JAPAN WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 15 REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)
FIGURE # 16 REST OF THE WORLD WALKING ASSIST DEVICES MARKET SIZE, 2017-2023 ($ MILLION)