Automated hospital beds Market Trends

Automated Hospital Beds Market Overview

Automated Hospital Beds Market Size was valued at USD 1.60 Billion in 2023. The Global Automated Hospital Beds industry is projected to grow from USD 1.73 Billion in 2024 to USD 3.10 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.66% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).

GF Health Products Inc. announced the launch of their new American 7200 bed in March 2023 as part of their “made in USA” initiative.

Stryker, a leading global medical technology company, launched the SmartMedic platform in February 2023. Smart Medic is a care delivery platform that enhances current ICU bed capabilities at hospitals. This solution aims to manage changes in patient weight, monitor patient turns from nurse stations, and help medical staff perform X-rays on patients within the ICU room without moving them.

Indian-connected health device maker Dozee is partnering with Midmark India, one of the major hospital bed manufacturers on the subcontinent, to create a connected smart bed platform for non-ICU settings in August 2022.

The Sleep Company, one of the key players in the healthcare smart beds market, launched the Elev8 Smart Bed for sound, restful sleep (Smart Bed) in January 2022. The bed also has zero gravity mode, automatic massage and anti-snoring mode.

In January 2022, Sleep Number Corporation launched its most revolutionary technology platform yet – which was expected by many observers given its reputation as an industry leader in sleep health, science research and innovation. The new 360® smart bed has advanced sensing capabilities that will eventually allow future features to monitor and improve an individual’s sleep and health over time as they go through different stages of life.

Baxter International Inc. said it would buy Hill-Rom Holdings Inc., a US rival that makes hospital beds equipped with data analysis tools. With this move, Baxter wants to broaden its range of products by adding intelligent hospital beds in September 2021.

ProCuity Bed Series was introduced by Stryker in February 2021. It is designed as a versatile low-height bed that can be used across various patient care settings starting from MedSurg units up to ICUs. It unites wireless communication with advanced fall prevention technology to improve patient and caregiver safety.

Automated hospital beds are specially designed for hospitalized patients in need of some form of health care services. These hospitals beds have special features both for the comfort and well-being of the patient and for the convenience of health care workers. Most common features of automated hospital beds are automated adjustable height for the entire bed including the head and the feet, adjustable side rails, and electronic buttons to operate both the bed and other nearby electronic devices.

The increase in the number of various acute and chronic disorders, rising geriatric population, increased number of obese people, continuous development in the designs of the hospital beds for the betterment and more comfort of the patients, and rising healthcare expenditure are the major drivers propelling market growth. However, the high cost of automated hospital beds and expensive maintenance of automated hospital beds are hampering the growth of the market.

Dozee, a maker of smart healthcare devices in India, teamed up with Midmark India to launch connected ICU beds (Smart Bed) in August 2022.

In January 2022, Elev8 Smart Bed was introduced by The Sleep Company as one of the best health care smart beds for a good night’s sleep. This bed offers zero gravity mode, auto massage and anti-snoring settings.

In January 2022, Sleep Number Corporation, which is known to be a leading figure in the realm of sleep science and technology unveiled its most responsive platform ever. The next-generation sensing capabilities of the 360® smart bed could provide forward-looking capabilities that detect signs of illness or poor sleeping patterns over time so that it can adjust to different life stages.

The acquisition Hillrom by Baxter International Inc., global leader on MedTech was completed in December 2021. By bringing together two world leaders in medical technology with similar objectives, this merger has been designed to revolutionize healthcare delivery globally while improving patient outcomes throughout the world.

In October 2021, at the prestigious International Symposium on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (ISICEM), LINET Group announced plans to introduce new Multicare X beds worldwide. The company’s flagship intensive care bed range Multicare X, comes with its OptiCare X active integrated mattress, and they are about to be launched.

Stryker released the ProCuity Bed Series in February 2021. This low-height bed is flexible enough to suit various types of healthcare settings, such as ICUs and MedSurg units. Wireless communication is integrated within these gadgets, which also feature advanced fall prevention technologies so as not only to enhance safety during caregiving but also to improve patient welfare.

Stryker recently opened its Global Technology Centre (SGTC) in India [source: Ken Research] – in June 2020. Increased initiatives on research and development by Stryker have led them into expanding their base operations giving rise to more sophisticated hospital beds.

Market Dynamics

The rise in the incidence rates of chronic disorders is expected to drive the growth of the market. According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, in 2017, approximately 50 million Americans were suffering from autoimmune diseases, and more than USD 591 million was spent on research and development of autoimmune disorders. Moreover, the increasing geriatric population, increased number of obese people are also likely to support market growth. On the other hand, the high cost of automated beds and the expensive maintenance of hospital beds is anticipated to hamper the market growth.

Segmentation

The automated hospital beds market has been segmented into type, technology, type of treatment, usage and end user. By type, the market has been segmented into semi-automatic hospital beds and fully automatic hospital beds. Technology segment has been divided into basic automated hospital beds and smart, automated hospital beds. Based on the type of treatment, the market has been segmented into critical care, acute care, and long-term care. Based on usage, the market has been segmented into general-purpose, intensive care, delivery/birthing, bariatric, pediatric, psychiatric care, pressure relief, and others. By end-user, the market has been segmented hospitals & clinics reproductive care centers, dentistry, home care, and others. The hospitals & clinics segment accounted for a market value of USD  627.4 million in 2016.

Key Players

The prominent players in the automated hospital beds market are ArjoHuntleigh, Gendron Inc, Hill-Rom Holdings, Invacare Corporation, Linet spol. SRO, Medline Industries, Inc., Stryker Corporation, Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd., and Others.

Some of the key strategies followed by the players operating in the automated hospital beds market were innovation, product development, acquisition, and expansion.

Regional Analysis

The global automated hospital beds market, based on region, is divided into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.

The European region is estimated to dominate the automated hospital beds market during the forecast period. This is attributed to the continuous innovation and new product development, moreover, to rise in prevalence of life-threatening diseases, increasing healthcare expenditure and increasing technological advances play a vital role in the growth of the regional market. Furthermore, in an automated hospital beds market, Europe accounted for a market share of 36.0% in 2016. The North America market for automated hospital beds is expected to be the second-largest during the forecast period. Factors such as stable economic conditions and continuously developing technologies and significant investments by hospitals to upgrade their equipment’s including beds is expected to boost the growth of the market in this region. For instance, According to WHO, the North American population is projected to grow by 42% from 2000 to 2050, and so it is imperative that the supply of health care maintains pace with the increased demand

Additionally, the companies operating in the market are mainly concentrating on strategic collaborations and mergers and acquisition, which is expected to support market growth. Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing market due to the increasing incidence of chronic diseases, the government encouragement in the healthcare sector, and growing the working population in the healthcare industry. Furthermore, the market in the Middle East & Africa is expected to witness steady growth due to limited access to healthcare facilities.

Key Updates

• In May 2017, HILL-ROM HOLDINGS launched the Hill-Rom 900 Accella bed system for higher acuity patients in intensive and acute care settings.

• In February 2017, Linet spol. SRO acquired Derma Pro Tech business based in France. As Derma Pro Tech delivers best-in-class service, it has a loyal customer base, and through this acquisition, the company built an extensive customer base in France.

• In January 2016, Stryker Corporation acquired Sage Products, LLC. This acquisition enabled it to enhance its product portfolio.

Automated Hospital Beds Market Segmentation

Automated hospital beds Market, by Type

• Semi-Automatic Hospital Beds


• Fully Automatic Hospital Beds

Automated hospital beds Market, by Technology

• Basic Automated Hospital Beds


• Smart Automated Hospital Beds

Automated hospital beds Market, by Usage

• Critical Care


• Acute Care


• Long Term Care

Automated hospital beds Market, by Technology

• General Purpose


• Intensive Care


• Delivery/Birthing


• Bariatric


• Pediatric


• Psychiatric Care


• Pressure Relief


• Others

Automated hospital beds Market, by End User

• Hospitals & Clinics


• Reproductive Care Centers


• Dentistry


• Home Care


• Others

Automated hospital beds Market, by Region

• Americas
  
  
  
  • North America
    
    
    
    • US
    
    
    • Canada
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Latin America
  
  
  
  

• Europe
  
  
  
  • Western Europe
    
    
    
    • Germany
    
    
    • UK
    
    
    • France
    
    
    • Italy
    
    
    • Spain
    
    
    • Rest of Western Europe
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Eastern Europe
  
  
  
  

• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  

• Middle East & Africa
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  
  

Available Additional Customizations

Intended Audience

• Medical device manufacturers and distributors


• Government research organizations


• Hospitals and clinics


• Regulatory agencies


• Pharmaceutical companies