US Mobility Aids Market Size and Forecasts 2020 - 2030, Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product Type, Application, Type of Supplier, End User, and Distribution Channel

The US mobility aids market size was valued at US$ 2.965 Bn in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 4.513 Bn by 2028; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 7.2% from 2022 to 2028. The factors driving the market include increasing geriatric population, and rising mobility impairment disorder cases, However, high cost of devices hinder the market growth.

Availability of More Efficient, User-Friendly, and Accessible Devices with Technological Advancements Opportunity for Growth of Mobility Aids Market

Advanced mobility aids such as AI-integrated devices, foldable wheelchairs, and electric scooters make transportation more accessible for end users. According to NVIDEA, the autonomous wheelchair project from the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences in Coimbatore, India, focuses on improving mobility for people with disabilities by employing the NVIDIA Jetson platform for edge AI and robotics. The newly designed autonomous motorized wheelchair has USB cameras, lidar sensors, and depth sensors, enabling it to sense its surroundings and map a clear path to the user's destination. The NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit processes the data obtained from cameras and sensors in real time. In the next step, the Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences focuses on detecting environmental impediments using computer vision models based on deep learning.

This advancement improves user experience and reduces the risk of pressure sores and other complications associated with prolonged use. Thus, technological advancements have the potential to revolutionize the mobility aids market, by supporting the development and launch of more efficient, user-friendly, and accessible devices, which presents significant opportunities for market players, allowing them to cater to a broader range of individuals with mobility impairments.

Product Type-Based Insights

Based on product type, the mobility aids market is segmented into wheelchairs and walking aids. The wheelchairs segment is further bifurcated into powered, unpowered, and smart. The walking aids segment is also further classified into walkers, crutches, rollators, walking sticks and canes. However, the walking aids segment is anticipated to register a higher CAGR of during 2022-2028.

Application-Based Insights

The mobility aids market, by application, is segmented into neurologically impaired, handicap patients, and other applications. In 2022, the neurologically impaired segment held the largest share of the market and is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the coming years.

Type of Supplier-Based Insights

The mobility aids market, by type of supplier, is bifurcated into branded and unbranded. The branded segment held a larger share of the mobility aids market share in 2022. However, the unbranded segment is anticipated to register a higher CAGR of during 2022-2028.

End User-Based Insights

The mobility aids market, by end users, is segmented into homecare, hospitals and clinics, rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. In 2022, the homecare segment held the largest share of the market.

Distribution Channel-Based Insights

The mobility aids market, by distribution channel, is segmented into online and offline. The offline segment held the most significant market share in 2022. However, the online segment is anticipated to register a highest CAGR during 2022-2028

A few of the major primary and secondary sources referred to while preparing the report on the mobility aids market are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Spine Health Foundation, Osteoarthritis (OA) Action Alliance.