Global robotic nurse assistant market was valued at USD 389.7 Million in 2018. It is expected to grow at a CAGR 19.9% during the forecast period. Globally, the growing elderly population is driving demand for robot-assisted nurse assistants to perform various tasks. According to the World Bank database, 27% of Japan's population was over 65 in 2016. In the U.S. alone, 15% of the population is 65+ and 20% of the European population are 65+. In the future, robotic nurses will be in high demand due to technological advances and rising funding for research in healthcare robotics.
Another factor driving the rise in demand for robotic nurses is the increased funding and grants for nurses assisting robots that can perform the day-to-day tasks of a nurse. Savioke, for example, received USD 13.4 million in Series B funding in 2018. The company plans to expand the use of its relay robots in hospitals with this funding. These robots will assist nurses, lab technicians, as well as other workers by delivering medicine, supplies, specimens, and other items all over the hospital.
Robotic nurses can be used to assist elderly and disabled patients with daily tasks. They also interact with patients and collect patient information. Robotic nurse assistants are also helping to reduce the nurse-to-patient ratio in countries with a shortage of healthcare workers. This is another reason for the market's growth. According to Japan's Health, Labor, and Welfare Ministry, there is a shortage of approximately 377,000 healthcare workers by 2026.
Globally, there is a growing demand to hire robotic nurse assistants. However, the high prices of these robots are limiting the market's growth. Pepper and Nao are companion bots that cost around USD 5,000. Some robots, which aren't affordable in low-income countries, can exceed USD 250,000. Safety & security concerns are another factor that is limiting the market's growth.
Manufacturers will be able to produce more products due to technological advancements and increased demand. This will allow them to make better products and reduce their costs. Technological advancements in surgical robots and other medical robots may allow for the integration of these products into hospital Information Systems, resulting in improved patient outcomes and a reduction in operating costs.
The market for robotic nurse assistants can be divided into three categories based on their product: autonomous mobile robots, daily help & assistance robots, or independence support robots. With a 42.7% market share, independence support robots dominated robotic nurse assistants in 2018. The demand for independent support robots has increased with the aging population and increasing need for continuous nursing assistance. These robots can also take over repetitive tasks and automate them, which are two factors that have contributed to the segment's growth.
Over the forecast period, the daily care and transportation robot segment will see the most growth. These robots automate tasks that have a positive impact on hospital workflows and improve the quality and productivity of care. This segment is also driven by the growing demand for robots that can assist nurses in their daily tasks.
With a revenue of USD 182.4million, the hospitals and clinics segment was the dominant segment in 2018. It is expected to continue growing at a steady pace over the forecast period. Due to the shortage of nurses in different countries, and the growing adoption of medical robotics in hospitals or clinics, the market for robotic nurse assistants is seeing revenue growth.
Due to the overwhelming global geriatric population, the senior care facilities sector is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The CIA World Fact Book estimates that the 60-year-old population accounted for 12.3% in global population in 2015. This figure is projected to rise to 21.5% by 2050. The forecast period will also see a rise in the use of healthcare robots to support the elderly population.
The market can be divided by geography into North America and Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. With a 40.5% revenue share, North America dominated in 2018. It is expected to continue growing at a lucrative pace over the forecast period. Asia Pacific, on the other hand, is expected to grow at a 21.7% CAGR over the forecast period.
The high market share in North America can be attributed to several factors, including the financial ability of hospitals to invest, better collaboration with insurers, and growing patient acceptance due to improved healthcare outcomes. The forecast period will see a rise in demand for robot nurse assistants in North America due to the need to keep the ratio of nurses and patients at the same time.
Asia Pacific's fastest growing region is due to the rising elderly population, which requires caregivers. The region's growing healthcare spending and infrastructure will be key drivers for the growth of robotic nurse assistants. In Japan, there is a shortage of nurses and the government offers subsidies to both developers and manufacturers to encourage the development of robotic healthcare.
There are only a few regional players in the robotic nurse assistant market. Hstar Technologies and Diligent Robotics are some of the key players in this market.
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Product Outlook (Revenue USD Million, 2015-2026)
Robots for Independence
Daily Care & Transportation Robots
Autonomous Mobile Robots
End-Use Outlook, Revenue, USD Million, 2015-2026
Hospitals & Clinics
Senior Care Facilities
Homecare Settings
Regional Outlook (Revenue USD Million, 2015-2026)
North America
The U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Singapore
Australia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
MEA
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
UAE
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Report Title | Robotic Nurse Assistant Market Research Report |
By Product | Daily Care & Transportation, Independence Support, Pharma Automation |
By Companies | Fraunhofer IPA, Panasonic, Aethon and others, SoftBank Robotics, Hstar Technologies, Toyota Motor Corporation, RIKEN-SRK, Diligent Robotics |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA |
Base Year | 2020 |
Historical Year | 2018 to 2019 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability) |
Forecast Year | 2028 |
Number of Pages | 220 |
Number of Tables & Figures | 154 |
Customization Available | Yes, the report can be customized as per your need. |
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The market is segmented by Product (Daily Care & Transportation, Independence Support, Pharma Automation).
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