Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-06-09 13:09Core Viewpoint - The recent policy announcement by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Civil Affairs aims to promote the development of smart elderly care service robots, which is expected to significantly boost the industry and accelerate technology implementation and market penetration [1][2]. Industry Overview - China's aging population is accelerating, leading to a surge in demand for elderly care services, while resources remain scarce. The rapid development of AI technology presents new solutions for the elderly care industry, making the smart elderly care robot market a focal point [2]. - According to a report by Founder Securities, the market size of the smart elderly care robot industry is projected to reach approximately 7.9 billion yuan in 2024, with rehabilitation robots accounting for the largest share at 45%. Emotional companionship robots are expected to grow at a remarkable annual rate of 120%, with the market size potentially exceeding 50 billion yuan by 2025 [2]. Company Developments - Several listed companies are actively entering the smart elderly care robot sector. For instance, Xilong Health has indicated that smart rehabilitation assistive devices, including smart wheelchairs and exoskeleton robots, are key development areas, although no mature products have been launched yet [2]. - Ousheng Electric has gained a competitive edge with its new intelligent nursing robot, which can automatically sense and identify the status of disabled patients, significantly improving care efficiency and patient comfort [2]. - Medisdon Medical Technology has formed strategic partnerships to integrate medical information technology with elderly care robotics, aiming to create a comprehensive solution platform for smart elderly care [3]. Market Challenges - Despite the promising outlook for the smart elderly care robot industry, there are challenges such as the need for improved environmental perception and adaptability in complex settings, as well as high production costs due to expensive raw materials [5][6]. - The market is becoming increasingly competitive, with many companies entering the field, leading to potential homogenization of products. Some companies are rushing to launch products without mature technology, resulting in varying product quality [5][6]. - Companies must focus on continuous R&D investment, mastering core technologies, and optimizing cost control to succeed in this competitive landscape [6].