Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2026-01-26 01:40Core Viewpoint - The accessibility industry is emerging as a significant economic growth point in China, transitioning from a welfare-focused sector to a market-driven one, driven by the aging population and the increasing needs of disabled groups [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Definition and Service Objects - The accessibility industry aims to improve, compensate, or replace human functions for groups such as the disabled, elderly, patients, and pregnant women, enhancing their quality of life and promoting social inclusion [1][2]. Group 2: Current Development Status - The market size of China's accessibility industry is projected to grow from 78 billion yuan in 2020 to 140 billion yuan by 2025, with an expected increase to 163 billion yuan by 2026 [2]. Group 3: Industry Chain - The upstream of the accessibility industry includes raw materials like metals, plastics, and electronic components, while the midstream consists of software systems and hardware products, and the downstream applications are found in homes, public buildings, and rehabilitation institutions [3]. Group 4: Development History - The accessibility industry in China has undergone four stages: the embryonic stage (2001-2007), the regulatory stage (2008-2014), the smart transformation stage (2015-2023), and the service ecosystem stage (2024-present) [3]. Group 5: Policy Environment - Recent national policies, such as the "Barrier-Free Environment Construction Law," have established a legal framework for the development of the accessibility industry, enhancing the construction of urban accessibility facilities [4]. Group 6: Competitive Landscape - Major companies in the accessibility software sector include iFlytek, SenseTime, and Tencent, while hardware companies include Yuyue Medical, Kefu Medical, and Shanghai Construction Group, among others [5][6]. - Kefu Medical reported a revenue of 1.496 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, with rehabilitation aids contributing 563 million yuan, accounting for 37.63% of total revenue [7][8]. - Yuyue Medical is a leading supplier of medical consumables, with a focus on rehabilitation care products, generating 234 million yuan in revenue from these products in the first half of 2025 [6]. Group 7: Future Development Trends - The accessibility industry is expected to expand significantly due to the aging population, with a shift from physical accessibility standards to digital, cultural, and social service areas, indicating a trend towards high-value software services and integrated solutions [9][10].