市场洞察：人口老龄化加速，养老机器人如何赋能智能康养?

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - China has entered a moderate aging society with 21.1% of the population aged 60 and above as of 2023, and the shortage of elderly care workers has reached 5.5 million by 2024 [2][5] - The international standard for elderly care robots (IEC 63310) was released in February 2025, promoting high-quality development in the global elderly care robot industry [3] - There are approximately 120-150 companies in China focused on the research and manufacturing of elderly care robots, indicating the industry is in its early development stage [4] Summary by Sections Aging Population and Market Demand - By 2024, the elderly population aged 60 and above in China is projected to reach 310 million, accounting for 22% of the total population, with those aged 65 and above reaching 220 million, or 15.6% [2][5] - The demand for elderly care services is increasing due to the growing elderly population and the significant shortage of care workers [2] Elderly Care Robot Market Size - The market size for elderly care robots in China is expected to reach approximately 7.9 billion yuan in 2024, with projections of 18.3 billion yuan by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of around 15% [20][21] - The market is segmented into rehabilitation robots (60%), nursing robots (34%), and companion robots (6%) [21] Functional Capabilities of Elderly Care Robots - Elderly care robots provide various functionalities including information management, monitoring, communication support, activity support, emotional interaction, and mobility assistance [11][12] - These robots enhance care efficiency and enable personalized health management for the elderly [11] Key Players in the Industry - The industry includes core component suppliers, technology providers, and manufacturers of elderly care robots, with notable companies such as Shenyang Xinsong Robot Automation Co., Ltd. and Beijing DAI Robot Technology Co., Ltd. [25][26] Commercialization Challenges - High costs and low cost-performance ratios hinder the widespread adoption of elderly care robots, with prices ranging from 35,000 yuan to over 1 million yen (approximately 51,000 yuan) for various models [28] - The need for high-quality data for deep learning algorithms poses a challenge, as many elderly care institutions lack sufficient data collection capabilities [29] - Consumer awareness and acceptance of elderly care robots remain low, particularly among older adults, which affects market penetration [30] - Technical maturity issues, such as the accuracy of human-robot interaction and motion control, need to be addressed for better functionality [31] - The existing policy framework lacks comprehensive standards and support for the elderly care robot market [32]