About Assistive Technology
Assistive technology can be defined as a device or a process that is used for (or by) people with disabilities to enhance or maintain their functional capabilities. A disability can be defined as a mental or physical limitation. It covers impairment and activity and participation restrictions. Different disabilities require different assistive technologies, as the need and comfort of different people vary. Assistive technology includes numerous objects, processes, and programs.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global assistive technology market to grow at a CAGR of 6.04% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global assistive technology market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from powered wheelchairs, hearing aids, and Braille embossers.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA
Technavio's report, Global Assistive Technology Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• GF Health Products
• Invacare
• MED-EL
• Medical Depot (Drive Medical)
• Sonova
• Sunrise Medical
• William Demant Holding A/S
Other prominent vendors
• Beltone
• Enabling Technologies
• GN ReSound
• Hoveround
• INDEX BRAILLE
• Karma Mobility
• Magic Mobility
• Medline Industries
• NOVA
• Ossenberg
• Ottobock
• OstrichMobility
• Permobil
• Persona Medical
• Pride Mobility Products
Market driver
• Increased number of lifestyle diseases
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Market challenge
• Logistical challenges for rural markets
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Market trend
• Automation of manually operated products
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
• Market outline
PART 05: Overview on disability
PART 06: Market landscape
• Market overview
• Market size and forecast
• Five forces analysis
PART 07: Market segmentation by device
• Market overview
• Hearing aids
• Powered wheelchair
• Braille embossers
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
• Market overview
• APAC
• EMEA
• Americas
PART 09: Decision framework
PART 10: Drivers and challenges
• Market drivers
• Market challenges
PART 11: Market trends
• Automation of manually operated products
• Advances in healthcare facilities
• Increased collaboration between healthcare providers and insurance companies
• IT application-enabled devices
PART 12: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• Other prominent vendors
PART 13: Key vendor analysis
• GF Health Products
• Invacare
• MED-EL
• Medical Depot (Drive Medical)
• Sonova
• Sunrise Medical
• William Demant Holding A/S
PART 14: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Reasons for disabilities
Exhibit 02: Types of disabilities
Exhibit 03: Impairments based on type
Exhibit 04: Overview of global assistive technology market
Exhibit 05: Global assistive technology market 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 06: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 07: Global assistive technology market by device (% share of revenue)
Exhibit 08: Global assistive technology market by device ($ billions)
Exhibit 09: Comparison between hearing aids and hearing implants
Exhibit 10: Global assistive technology market by hearing aids 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 11: Global hearing aids market by product 2016 (% share of revenue)
Exhibit 12: Global assistive technology market by powered wheelchair 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 13: Global assistive technology market by Braille embossers 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 14: Global assistive technology by geography (% share of revenue)
Exhibit 15: Global assistive technology by geography ($ billions)
Exhibit 16: Assistive technology market in APAC 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 17: Assistive technology market in EMEA 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 18: Assistive technology market in Americas 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 19: Services and cost comparison for hearing implant and hearing aid products
Exhibit 20: New technologies and product lines in hearing aid devices
Exhibit 21: Strategic success factors for companies in the global assistive technology market
Exhibit 22: Competitive structure analysis of global assistive technology market
Exhibit 23: Other prominent vendors
Exhibit 24: GF Health Products: Profile
Exhibit 25: GF Health Products: Strength analysis
Exhibit 26: Invacare: Profile
Exhibit 27: Invacare: Strength analysis
Exhibit 28: MED-EL: Profile
Exhibit 29: MED-EL: Strength analysis
Exhibit 30: Medical Depot: Profile
Exhibit 31: Medical Depot: Strength analysis
Exhibit 32: Sonova: Profile
Exhibit 33: Sonova: Strength analysis
Exhibit 34: Sunrise Medical: Profile
Exhibit 35: Sunrise Medical: Strength analysis
Exhibit 36: William Demant Holding A/S: Profile
Exhibit 37: William Demant Holding A/S: Strength analysis
