Executive Outlook of Health, Wellness, and Wellbeing Technologies in the Global Automotive Industry
Volume-driving OEMs Leading the First Wave of Proliferation
15-Jun-2015
North America
Market Research
NF68-01-00-00-00
HC02632-NA-MR_17236
This research service analyzes and provides forecasts for health, wellness, and wellbeing (HWW) features in the automotive industry. It identifies strategies and opportunities for growth, determines the influence of technology, and identifies the stakeholders in the ecosystem. It offers insights through a comparative analysis of key global original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs’) strategies to include health monitoring features in cars as standard, optional, or advanced—whether built in, brought in, or cloud-enabled. The research presents case studies on HWW features offered by leading OEMs. It concludes with an actionable set of recommendations.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
Executive Summary—Key Findings (continued)
Executive Summary—HWW in the Automotive Industry
Executive Summary—Evolution of HWW in the Automotive Industry
Executive Summary—Automotive HWW Technology Ecosystem
Executive Summary—HWW’s First Wave of Proliferation
Executive Summary—HWW Focal Points
Executive Summary—Upcoming HWW Applications and Services
Executive Summary—Target Countries for HWW Applications
Executive Summary—Mass Market and Luxury OEM HWW Strategies
Executive Summary—OEMs Target Critical and Noncritical Features
Executive Summary—HWW Features Cost
Executive Summary—OEM Activity: Toyota RiN Concept
Executive Summary—Supplier Activity: Bosch
Executive Summary—Key Areas of Healthcare Innovation
Executive Summary—Innovation Key to HWW Growth
Executive Summary—Current and Future Outlook
Associated Multimedia
Research Scope
Research Aims and Objectives
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Research Background
Key OEMs Compared in This Study
Digital Healthcare Segmentation
Product/System Definitions
Vehicle Segmentation
Digital Health Industry Landscape
Themes for the New Healthcare Economy
Key Areas of Healthcare Innovation Drive New Market Opportunities
Major Applications—Cardiac Monitoring Services
Healthcare Market Ecosystem—Focal Points
Potential of Wearable Computing
Wearables’ Interest Grows for Automotive HWW Technologies
HWW Design Tenets of the Automotive Industry
Automotive Industry’s Perception of HWW
Evolution of HWW in the Automotive Industry
Automotive Industry HWW Hot Spots
Passenger Car Driver Age and Health Statistics
Commercial Vehicle Driver Age and Health Statistics
Innovative HWW Features
HWW Applications and Services
Drivers for Automotive HWW Technologies
Automotive HWW and Robotics Strategy
Role of Select OEMs’ Venture Capital Arms in HWW Space
Technical Challenges for HWW Features in the Automotive Industry
Challenges for HWW Features in Vehicles
Automotive HWW Technology Ecosystem
Importance of Automotive OEM Partnerships in the HWW Space
Innovation Key to HWW Growth
Key Factors for Cabin Design
Key Factors for Cabin Design (continued)
HWW Factors in Commercial Vehicle Cabin Styling
Exhibit 1—Volvo XC90 Excellence Lounge Concept
Exhibit 2—2015 Volvo XC90
Exhibit 3—Mercedes-Benz Self-driving F 015 Luxury in Motion Concept
HWW Features and Key Vehicle Systems
Vehicle Components and HWW Features
Vehicle Components and HWW Features (continued)
Vehicle Components and HWW Features (continued)
Standard and Optional HWW Features
HWW Features Cost
Exhibit 4—Ford Targets Entire HWW Spectrum
Exhibit 5—Toyota RiN Concept
Exhibit 6—Toyota Robotics
Exhibit 7—Nissan Driver Monitoring
Exhibit 8—Honda Robotics
Exhibit 9—Lexus GS Monitor, Measure, Communicates on the Go
Exhibit 10—Supplier Activity: Bosch
Summary of HWW in Auto Shows and Research Projects
Key Conclusions
Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions and Recommendations (continued)
The Last Word—3 Big Predictions
Legal Disclaimer
Abbreviations Used
Driver HWW Training
Automotive and Transportation 2015 Research Production Plan
Market Engineering Methodology
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