# Wicked Wheelchair Beds Now You Never Have to Get Out of Bed Again By Alexander Lam | Published 2009-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-bed References: [calgaryherald](http://www.calgaryherald.com/technology/Panasonic) With this bed-shaped robot, you will never have to leave the comfort of your bed again. This invention was designed by [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-well-cabin-offmo) to transform into a [wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair) from a bed. The unique design makes it possible for elderly and disabled people to move around without the need of assistance. Panasonic plans to bring this [robotic bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-medical-bed) to the market after 2015 as it is still a concept model. The price is also still not determined yet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robotic Bed-wheelchair Hybrid:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a more affordable and customizable version of the bed-wheelchair hybrid to cater to a wider range of users. - **Assistive Technology for Elderly and Disabled:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in assistive technology to improve the independence and mobility of elderly and disabled individuals. - **Smart Home Healthcare Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robotic beds and other smart devices into comprehensive smart home healthcare solutions for a seamless and personalized caregiving experience. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement robotic beds and other assistive technologies in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care settings. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with technology companies to develop advanced robotics and smart home solutions tailored to the needs of elderly and disabled individuals. - **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign furniture to incorporate assistive features, such as convertible beds, to enhance comfort and accessibility for a broader consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robooter.md) - [AI-Enhanced Medical Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-medicare-bed-20.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Autonomous Hospital Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-hospital-bed.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scewo-bro.md)