Wheelchairs Market, by Product Type Standard Manual Wheelchairs and Electronic Wheelchair), by Weight (Light Weight Wheelchairs and Heavy Weight Wheelchairs), by Modality (Pediatric Powered Wheelchairs and Adults Powered Wheelchairs), by End User (Hospitals & Clinics, Assisted Living Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Home Care Settings, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
In March 2024, Sunrise Medical unveiled the QUICKIE Q50 R Carbon, the lightest foldable power wheelchair in the QUICKIE line at just 32 pounds. This innovative design promotes independence and activity while minimizing effort and time.
In March 2024, IIT Madras unveiled 'NeoStand,' an innovative electric standing wheelchair that allows users to transition from sitting to standing with the push of a button. Launched on March 20, 2024, at the IIT-Madras campus, NeoStand offers enhanced usability for engaging in eye-level conversations, reaching for objects, and other daily activities.
In October 2023, Permobil introduced the CR1 (Carbon Rigid 1), an ultra-lightweight, highly configurable wheelchair with a durable design that revolutionizes mobility
In October 2023, G Square, South India's largest plot promoter, launched the 'G Square - Wheels of Hope' initiative. This program includes a website for differently-abled individuals to register and receive motorized wheelchairs. In its initial phase, the initiative has already distributed over 100 wheelchairs to individuals at an event held at G Square Dynasty in Mahabalipuram.