All the stories tagged with wheelchair
Japanese Firm Launches ‘Unimo’ Wheelchair That Can Traverse Any Terrain
04/30/2013, We’ve seen personal vehicles from Japan that blow away anything we could think of in the U.S., the latest one being the Kidswalker NT. But Nano-Optonics Energy has just launched a new wheelchair that puts the conventional wheelchair to shame with [...]
i-Transport Robot Wheelchair Lets Rider Stand At Full Height
12/27/2012, Being seated in a wheelchair to get around does take some getting used to, and it is safe to say that most of the time, you are bound to the seat’s elevation if you want to reach out for a [...]
JWX-2 wheelchair assistant
10/15/2012, Yamaha does not only make great bikes and musical instruments, they also have an arm that develops mobility aids for the impaired. In fact, their latest invention comes in the form of an electrical assist unit for wheelchairs that is [...]
Robot wheelchair “grows” legs, climbs stairs
10/15/2012, If there is one thing the modern day wheelchair cannot do, it would be to climb up stairs. Of course, all of that might very well change for the better in the future, as the Chiba Institute of Technology saw [...]
Synergise system helps wheelchair users navigate tricky terrain situations
09/19/2012, Getting around on a wheelchair is a snap with the right infrastructure in place, but there are moments when local council guidelines for the disabled are not followed, making it inconvenient and downright tricky for one to navigate around. Patrick [...]
Magic Carpet helps children with leg disabilities to be more independent
08/19/2012, When we talk about a ‘Magic Carpet’, most of us would think about some scene in the Arabian desert, where there is this streetwise kid who goes by the moniker Aladdin performing close escapes from the palace guards while managing [...]
Lego Motorized Wheelchair
07/31/2012, Once in a while, we end up looking at a particular piece of Lego art that will definitely turn heads. This is one of those times, especially when you are sick and tired of doing this particular activity known as [...]
Kenguru drive-from-wheelchair electric car offers a solution to mobility-related challenges
07/23/2012, Who ever said that people on wheelchairs are forever doomed to face the perils of inaccessibility are wrong. Enter Kenguru, considered as the world’s first drive-from-wheelchair electric car. Although some will usually outfit existing cars with the accessibility for wheelchairs, [...]
Wheelblades let you ski on your wheelchair
04/25/2012, So you are wheelchair bound – does this mean you are unable to get around in the snow? Not really, thanks to the ingenious invention known as the Wheelblades, being small and yet high-quality skis which can be mounted to [...]
Tek Robotic Mobilisation Device standing wheelchair
03/13/2012, Being in a wheelchair could prove to be a challenge in getting around places and doing stuff that able-bodied folks take for granted, such as getting stuff from the top shelf at a supermarket. Well, those who have a penchant [...]
Action Trackchair, the all-terrain wheelchair
03/08/2012, Just because you are confined to a wheelchair does not mean your life is any less fulfilling. Sure, it might be a wee bit more challenging than the average person on the street due to accessibility issues in less developed [...]
Face-controlled wheelchair might be the future
10/17/2011, We do know that life in a wheelchair is not a peach in terms of mobility, despite the strides made to make everywhere more accessible, there is still plenty of work to be done. In addition, not everyone can get [...]
RoChair makes it easier for disabled to get around
10/11/2011, Getting around in a wheelchair can be quite a challenging proposition, especially when the proper infrastructure is not in place. Those who can afford lighter wheelchairs that are more nimble will definitely be less tired after pushing themselves around for [...]
