assistive products; assistive devices
Refers to equipment and devices that support daily living for people with disabilities or the elderly, such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, and mobility aids. Often used in medical, caregiving, and social welfare contexts.
I saw the latest wheelchairs at the assistive products exhibition.
Assistive devices for the elderly are becoming increasingly important.
介護用品 refers more broadly to nursing care supplies, including consumables like diapers and gloves, while 福祉機器 emphasizes durable equipment and devices.
補助具 is a general term for assistive tools or aids, often smaller or simpler than the equipment implied by 福祉機器.
Compound of 福祉 (welfare) and 機器 (equipment, devices). The term became common with the growth of social welfare and assistive technology sectors.