wheelchair design (13 articles)

wheelchair design is the the application of concepts to create a manual or electrical propelled chair for people who find walking difficult or impossible due to illness, injury, or disabilities. 
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forget the wheelchair: studio rotor's 'multimobby' makes fun airport transport for reduced mobility passengers forget the wheelchair: studio rotor's 'multimobby' makes fun airport transport for reduced mobility passengers
apr 16, 2017

forget the wheelchair: studio rotor's 'multimobby' makes fun airport transport for reduced mobility passengers

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in creating the multimobby, studio rotor had one question in mind-how do you transport airport passengers with reduced mobility – in a safe and efficient way?

in creating the multimobby, studio rotor had one question in mind-how do you transport airport passengers with reduced mobility – in a safe and efficient way?

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the scewo electric wheelchair can climb stairs independently the scewo electric wheelchair can climb stairs independently
mar 28, 2017

the scewo electric wheelchair can climb stairs independently

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the scewo wheelchair's sturdy rubber tracks provide a safe and comfortable transition up or down the stairs, while its extra-wide base can stabalize the chair even on spiral stair »

the scewo wheelchair's sturdy rubber tracks provide a safe and comfortable transition up or down the stairs, while its extra-wide base can stabalize the chair even on spiral stair cases.

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benjamin hubert 3D-prints customizable wheelchairs for mass production benjamin hubert 3D-prints customizable wheelchairs for mass production
may 04, 2016

benjamin hubert 3D-prints customizable wheelchairs for mass production

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named the ‘go wheelchair’, the prototype was developed as a result of a six-month period where the studio initiated thorough research alongside wheelchair users and people in »

named the ‘go wheelchair’, the prototype was developed as a result of a six-month period where the studio initiated thorough research alongside wheelchair users and people in the medical field.

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personal mobility device whill wins 2015 GOOD DESIGN Grand Award personal mobility device whill wins 2015 GOOD DESIGN Grand Award
nov 09, 2015

personal mobility device whill wins 2015 GOOD DESIGN Grand Award

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combining both intuitive controls with comfortable design, the whill includes two uniquely designed front tires that offer exceptional motion versatility on different difficult »

combining both intuitive controls with comfortable design, the whill includes two uniquely designed front tires that offer exceptional motion versatility on different difficult terrains.

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stepping robotic wheelchair stepping robotic wheelchair
oct 18, 2012

stepping robotic wheelchair

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with a four-wheel drive and five axes, the robotic wheelchair is capable of climbing over steps using a combination of sensors.

with a four-wheel drive and five axes, the robotic wheelchair is capable of climbing over steps using a combination of sensors.

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catapult wheelchair by tom robbins catapult wheelchair by tom robbins
jan 01, 2010

catapult wheelchair by tom robbins

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catapult is a prototype of a lever drive wheelchair which is propelled by the upward and downward motion of the hand levers.

catapult is a prototype of a lever drive wheelchair which is propelled by the upward and downward motion of the hand levers.

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nimbl wheelchair nimbl wheelchair
dec 26, 2009

nimbl wheelchair

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the nimbl is a wheelchair concept by edmonton, canada based designer lawrence kwok. the design was created specifically for use in the home

the nimbl is a wheelchair concept by edmonton, canada based designer lawrence kwok. the design was created specifically for use in the home

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wheelchair design wheelchair design
oct 04, 2009

wheelchair design

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here is a round up of some interesting and unusual wheelchairs that intend to improve upon the simple design.

here is a round up of some interesting and unusual wheelchairs that intend to improve upon the simple design.

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