The future of the wheelchair is looking very promising after seeing all of these futuristic wheelchair designs. Wheelchair design has come a long way in the past few years, but the recent advances are nothing compared to what the future has in store.
How awesome would it be to travel around in a wheelchair powered by the mind? What about a wheelchair that can change its shape to make it easier to maneuver around tight corners? Many of these wheelchairs are in the concept phase, but with the world's rapid technological development, don't be shocked to see some or all of these futuristic wheelchair designs out cruising the streets in the near future. If you are wondering what the future of limited mobility will look like, then check out all of these futuristic wheelchair designs.
15 Futuristic Wheelchair Designs
From Autonomous Robotic Wheels to Hubless Accessible Seating:
Michael Hines — Dec 15, 2011 — Lifestyle
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Electric Wheelchair Converters
WHILL Aims to Improve Mobility for the Disabled
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Hip Wheelchairs
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Adventurous Wheelchairs
The Zenith Wheelchair by Josefina Chaves-Posse
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Two-Person Accessible Seating
The Tandem Electric Wheelchair Challenges the Social Stigma
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Shape-Shifting Wheelchairs
Pressure-Sensing Wheels Improve Mobility
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Autonomous Robotic Wheels
The Carrier Wheelchair Ensures User is Completely Independent
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Double-Action Wheelchairs
The Urban Wheelchair by Ben Thorpe is for City-Dwellers
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Hubless Accessible Seating
Josh Waite's SessiO Wheelchair Offers a Sleek and Sophisticated R
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Electrifying Wheelchair Mods
The NEWS Concept Wheelchair is Sure to Make Headlines
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Futuristic Ergonomic Wheelchairs
The IX Transfer System is Designed for Comfort
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Sprightly Wheelchairs
The Lawrence Kwok Nimbl Allows More Movement in Home
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Mind-Control Wheelchairs
Swiss Researchers Have Developed a Brain-Powered Chair
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Hands-Free Wheelchairs
The Hubless Wheelchair Concept Offers Ultimate Luxury for the Disabled
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Brain Activity-Based Apps
New Wheelchair App Lets Paralyzed People Regain Control Through Focus
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Illuminated Wheelchairs
Roll.Charge.Light.Protect has Pimp Glowing Wheels
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Adventurous Wheelchairs
The Zenith Wheelchair by Josefina Chaves-Posse
The $44 Wheelchair
Two-Person Accessible Seating
The Tandem Electric Wheelchair Challenges the Social Stigma
Shape-Shifting Wheelchairs
Pressure-Sensing Wheels Improve Mobility
Upright Wheelchair Concepts
Tim Leeding's E.D.G.E Wheelchair Lets Users Stand Up and Be Seen
Wheelchair Fashion
Be Stylish in Your Wheely with the IZ Collection of Adaptive Clothing
Alternate Fuel Wheelchairs
Hydrogen Power For Disabled Greens
Autonomous Robotic Wheels
The Carrier Wheelchair Ensures User is Completely Independent
Wheelchair Stretch Workouts
Arcus Pilates Builds Upper-Body Strength and Relieves Muscle Tension
Double-Action Wheelchairs
The Urban Wheelchair by Ben Thorpe is for City-Dwellers
Extreme Sport Wheelchairs
The Jovan De La Vega HXC Wheelchair Makes Skateparks Accessible
Lever-Operated Wheelchairs
The Leveraged Freedom Chair is a Unique Take on Mobility
Electrifying Wheelchair Mods
The NEWS Concept Wheelchair is Sure to Make Headlines
Contemporary Motorized Carriages
Ulix Neuer Sightseeing Transporter Makes Travel Effortless
Mountain-Climbing Wheelchairs
The All-Terrain Wheelchair by Francisco Lupin
Futuristic Ergonomic Wheelchairs
The IX Transfer System is Designed for Comfort
Wheelchair Beds
Combed Hybrid Helps Mobility of Physically Challenged
Flame-Throwing Wheelchairs
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Dual Power Wheelchairs
HYBRID by Gokttrk Topuz Combines Manual and Powered Wheelchairs
Thought-Controlled Wheel Chair
Ambient Audeo
Adjustable Accessible Seating
The Two Way Wheelchair Allows for More Independent Mobility
Segway Wheelchairs
The EAZ Disabled Mobility Device Converts from a Wheelchair to Walker
Terrain-Sensing Wheelchairs
Emmanuel Collins Uses Military Tech To Level The Playing Field
Bionic Legs
In the Future, the Rex Could Replace the Wheelchair
Award-Winning Mobility Devices
Elegantly Designed Nomad Wheelchair Rethinks Movement
Power-Accelerating Wheelchairs
The Speedster Wheelchair Helps Increase the Speed
Uphill Mobile Pods
The Liftup is Designed to Help Mobilize the Elderly and Disabled
Thought-Propelled Wheelchairs
Milan Lab Creates Transport Controlled by Brain Signals
Sprightly Wheelchairs
The Lawrence Kwok Nimbl Allows More Movement in Home
Mind-Control Wheelchairs
Swiss Researchers Have Developed a Brain-Powered Chair
Off-Roading Accessible Seating
A Tricked Out Wheelchair Concept by Facundo Elias
Rowing Wheelchairs
The Rochair Will Miminize Arm and Joint Pain
Hands-Free Wheelchairs
The Hubless Wheelchair Concept Offers Ultimate Luxury for the Disabled
Princely Wheelchairs
The Steampunk Professor X Chair by Daniel Valdez
Patchwork Wheelchairs
Sergio Calatroni Designs Sclavi's Rolling Chair
Wicked Wheelchair Beds
Now You Never Have to Get Out of Bed Again
Wheelchair Learning Ramps
The Roller Bench by Tom Fejer Helps Out New Users in Wheelchairs
Brain Activity-Based Apps
New Wheelchair App Lets Paralyzed People Regain Control Through Focus
Wheelchair Weight Checks
A Scale is Added to a Wheelchair for Convenience
Wheelchair Handling Apps
The 'iPortal' System Keeps You In-the-Know and On-the-Go
Illuminated Wheelchairs
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