Folding-Wheel Personal Mobility Robot Global Market Report 2025

The folding-wheel personal mobility robot market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.43 billion in 2024 to $1.67 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to the rising demand for personal mobility solutions, increasing urbanization, heightened awareness of environmental concerns, expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, and the growing requirement for last-mile transportation.

The folding-wheel personal mobility robot market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The growth during the forecast period is attributed to the increasing adoption of eco-friendly transportation, rising preference for electric personal mobility devices, expansion of smart city infrastructure, growing demand for energy-efficient transportation solutions, and the rising need for safe and efficient urban mobility. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, innovations in battery technology for extended usage, developments in wireless charging systems, research in foldable vehicle designs, and improvements in user-interface technology.

The rising incidence of musculoskeletal disorders is expected to drive the growth of the folding-wheel personal mobility robot market. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are conditions that affect muscles, bones, joints, or connective tissues, causing discomfort and limiting physical function. The increase in MSDs is linked to sedentary lifestyles, which weaken muscles and joints and increase strain from inactivity. Folding-wheel personal mobility robots assist individuals with MSDs by supporting movement, reducing stress on joints and muscles, and enabling safe, extended mobility with less pain. For example, in January 2024, GOV.UK reported that in 2023, 18.4% of individuals aged 16 and over in the UK had a long-term musculoskeletal condition, up from 17.6% in 2022. This rising prevalence is contributing to the growth of the folding-wheel personal mobility robot market.

The growing healthcare expenditure is expected to boost the folding-wheel personal mobility robot market. Healthcare expenditure encompasses total spending on medical services, equipment, and technologies aimed at improving health outcomes. The increase in spending is driven by rising demand for advanced medical technologies, as hospitals and clinics invest in innovative equipment and digital solutions to enhance patient care. Higher healthcare spending allows medical facilities and homecare providers to offer folding-wheel personal mobility robots, improving mobility, comfort, and daily living for individuals with limited physical movement. For instance, in June 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that in 2023, national health expenditures in the US grew by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion, averaging $14,570 per person and representing 17.6% of GDP. Spending on Medicare rose by 8.1% to $1.02 trillion, accounting for 21% of total expenditures. This increasing investment in healthcare is supporting market growth.

Key companies in the folding-wheel personal mobility robot market are focusing on next-generation mobility devices to enhance accessibility. Innovations such as omni traction drive systems improve maneuverability, stability, and user convenience across various terrains. An omni traction drive system allows a mobility robot to move in any direction, including sideways and diagonally, while maintaining stability and traction. For example, in September 2025, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. launched the UNI-ONE hands-free personal mobility device in Japan, offering self-balancing movement by shifting body weight while keeping hands free. The device’s adjustable height allows users to interact at eye level, promoting natural communication and reducing social barriers. UNI-ONE aims to reduce physical strain, expand mobility options for diverse users, and improve productivity in workplaces, large venues, and daily activities.

Major players in the folding-wheel personal mobility robot market are Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Pride Mobility Products Corp., Zuowei Technology, WHILL Inc., Chronus Robotics, SEER Robotics, Golden Technologies, Airwheel Co., Cheelcare, ComfyGo, Mobot, XSTO Mobility, ALBA Robot, Bbr Robot, Mobius Mobility LLC, Robooter, Hyundai New Horizons Studio, SUPERPI, Care for Mobility, ZiiROBOT ZiiLIF-PC1, and Robooter X40.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the folding-wheel personal mobility robot market in 2024. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The fast surge in U.S. tariffs and the trade tensions that followed in spring 2025 are heavily affecting the medical equipment sector, particularly for imported imaging machine components, surgical-grade stainless steel, and plastic disposables. Hospitals and clinics resist price hikes, pressuring manufacturers’ margins. Regulatory hurdles compound the problem, as tariff-related supplier changes often require re-certification of devices, delaying time-to-market. Companies are mitigating risks by dual-sourcing critical parts, expanding domestic production of commoditized items, and accelerating R&D in cost-efficient materials.

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A folding-wheel personal mobility robot is a compact, motorized device created for individual transportation that combines robotics with electric mobility technology. Its foldable wheel or frame design enables easy portability and storage, making it suitable for personal commuting or supporting users with mobility challenges.

The primary types of folding-wheel personal mobility robots include manual folding-wheel robots and automatic folding-wheel robots. Manual folding-wheel robots are human-powered, foldable devices made for convenient transport and storage. They are sold through online retail, specialty stores, direct sales, and other channels. Their applications include personal mobility, healthcare, elderly care, and rehabilitation. End-users include individuals, hospitals and clinics, rehabilitation centers, and other organizations.

The countries covered in the folding-wheel personal mobility robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The folding-wheel personal mobility robot market consists of sales of electric wheelchair, motorized wheelchair, and powerchair. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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