noun
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.
福祉機器の展示会で最新の車椅子を見た。
I saw the latest wheelchairs at the assistive products exhibition.
高齢者向けの福祉機器がますます重要
Assistive devices for the elderly are becoming increasingly important.
Compound of 福祉 (welfare) and 機器 (equipment, devices). The term became common with the growth of social welfare and assistive technology sectors.