These wheelchair designs help physically disabled people get around easier and accomplish daily tasks. Many utilize new technologies and materials to enhance mobility, while others are intended to give the wheelchair-bound a fuller life by giving them more opportunities. This includes athletics-optimized wheelchairs and off-roading vehicles.
3D printing is a new technology that has great potential when it comes to wheelchair designs. This can be seen, so far, with small humans (kid-friendly) as well as canine friends who are injured or missing limbs. In the future, 3D printing could significantly cut down costs on full-sized chairs and make accessibility more accessible.
When it comes to participating in sports, wheelchair designs can be optimized for off-road conditions, mountain biking and even skiing.
Other everyday adjustments include fitness tracking, stair climbing and communication improving.
35 Wheelchair Designs
From Needs-Friendly Shopping Carts to Mobility-Enhancing Animal Devices:
Alyson Wyers — Apr 1, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Robotic Wheelchair Beds
This Service Robot Makes Wheelchair-Bound Patients’ Lives Easier
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Intuitive Ergonomic Wheelchairs
The 'Ogo' Wheelchair Design Doesn't Require Users to Use Arms
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Convenient Convertible Wheelchairs
The Optimo Reconfigures for Its User to Change Position
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Versatile Mobile Wheelchairs
This Motorized Wheelchair by WHILL Has Three Different Modes
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3D-Printed Chihuahua Wheelchairs
Turbo.Roo the Two-Legged Chihuahua Has a Custom-Made Wheelchair
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Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
The Scalevo's Retractable Tracks Allow it to Climb Stairs
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Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The Ziesel Off-Road Vehicle Lets You Shred While Seated
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Off-Road Wheelchairs
The HexHog Offers Wheelchair Users Unprecedented Access Outdoors
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3D-Printed Dog Wheelchairs
Trevor Byers Designed a Helpful Accessory for Legless Canines
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Updated Motorized Wheelchairs
The Whill Model M Design is Approved by the FDA
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Inverted Accessible Seating
The Slide Wheelchair Facilitates an Independent Approach by its Front
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Mountain Biking Wheelchairs
The GRIT Freedom Chair is An All-Terrain Wheelchair
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Ski-Simulating Sit-Cycles
The Sway Recreational Vehicle Imitates the Act of Carving Through Snow
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Transforming Paraplegic Bicycles
The eV Electric Wheelchair Can Transform Before Your Very Eyes
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Charitable Wheelchair Bicycles
The Heartbike Supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation Bike Ride
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Sleek Racing Wheelchairs
This BMW Wheelchair Will Be Used By American Paralympic Athletes
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Kid-Friendly Wheelchairs
This Ergonomic and Affordable Wheelchair Design was Created For Children
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Wheelchair-Powering Devices
The SmartDrive MX2 is a Wheelchair Attachment with Cruise Control
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Sleek Minimalist Wheelchairs
The Carbon Black Wheelchair Allows Users to Ride in Style
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Wheelchair-Compatible Strollers
This Adaptable Baby Carriage is Designed for Wheelchair Users
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Vivid Mobility Equipment
Simpati’K Set Takes a Fresh and Colorful Design to Uplift Young Patients
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Dynamic Wheelchair Designs
The Adagio+ Has Been Developed for Optimal Adaptable Ergonomics
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Off-Road Wheelchairs
These Mountain Trikes Help People With Mobility Issues Enjoy the Outdoors
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Needs-Friendly Shopping Carts
This Shopping Cart is Designed for Special Needs Children
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Adorable Canine Wheelchairs
'Turbo' the Chihuahua Uses a Special Wheelchair Crafted From Toys
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Custom Ride-Along Wheelchairs
This Double Wheelchair Was Created for China's Double Ninth Festival
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Fitness-Tracking Wheelchairs
The Freewheel Wheelchair Keeps Tabs on Your Physical Activity
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Mobility-Enhancing Animal Devices
The Edgar's Mission Farm Adjustable Cart Helps Immobile Pets
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Mouth-Controlled Wheelchairs
The Tongue Drive System Provides an Easier Method of Control
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Efficient Aircraft Wheelchairs
POSTA Seat Transfer Makes Travel More Comfortable to the Disabled
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Connected Wheelchairs
This Electric Wheelchair Has Revolutionary Smart Safety Features
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Adjustable Athletic Wheelchairs
The CrossTrainer by Andrew Lowe Makes Sport Participation Easier
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Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
The TopChair-S Wheelchair Detects and Climbs Stairs With Ease
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Wheelchair-Connected Speech Software
Stephen Hawking's Speech System is Now Free for Everyone
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Trigger-Activated Communication Systems
The DrumPants System Lets the Speech-Impaired Communicate
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Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The Hound Lounge Chair Has a Dedicated Spot for Dogs
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Bird-Inspired Mobility Crutches
The Conceptual 'Carbo' Crutch by Hesham El-sheikh is Advanced
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Connected Automotive Furniture Pieces
The Volvo Lifestyler Trolley by PDF Haus is Adaptive
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Utilitarian Electric Four-Wheel Vehicles
The UTV By Hyundai Delivers a Modern Design Language
Quadruped Robot Electric Bikes
The Suzuki MOQBA Rolls, Walks and Even Climbs Stairs
Motorized Electric Off-Road Wagons
The e-Beach Wagon Has a Safe, Variable Speed
Off-Road Frontline Medic Trailers
The 'Life Chariot' Supports Medics in the Field
Folding Seated Scooters
The 'Venture' E-Scooter Has a Generous Range & Adjustable Padded Seats
See-Through Ride-On Suitcases
The Latest Airwheel Suitcase Holds Up to 28-Liters of Essentials
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter by Ognjen Docic is Feature-Rich
3D-Printed Intricate Homeware
Sheyn Focues on Designing Detailed Tiny Furniture Homeware
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is Aesthetically Pleasing
3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
Voice-Enabled Recliner Chairs
The Sit-joy 'Smartsofa' is Packed with Technology Features
Walking Assistance Roller Skates
Rollkers Debuted Its Smart Roller Skates Concept at CES 2023
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
3D-Knitted Chair Designs
Morgan Used 3D Knitting to Create the Aran Lounge Chair
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Urban Mobility Chairs
Honda Robotics is Testing a Powered Chair Paired with VR Headset Devices
Upright Wheelchair Designs
The CHRONUS Robotics 'Kim-e' Wheelchair Elevates the Rider to Eye Level
Automated Low-Tech Shoe Designs
The 'Heaven’s Door' Shoes Allow for Easy On and Off
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
Recovery-Assisting Rehab Robots
Wandercraft's Exoskeleton is Designed to Aid Patient Rehab
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Folding Ambidextrous Mouse Concepts
The Microsoft Form Travel Mouse by Carl Betterley is Compact
Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs
The Karver Cyle Concept K1 by Kip Kubisz is Performance-Driven
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
This Three-Wheeler Can Be Adapt to Different Work Applications
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs
The 'Lean On' Chair Concept Allows for Rest While Standing
3D Fashion-Printing Technologies
'3DFashion' From Stratasys is Direct-to-Textile and Full-Color
Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids
The Steady Walking Aid is Meant to Assist Elderly Pets
Optimized Ergonomics Office Chairs
The Anthros Task Chair is Registered with the FDA
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
3D-Printed Bicycle Saddles
The Matrix Mirror Saddle by Specialized is Seamlessly Designed
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
3D-Printed Concrete Chairs
The 'Chair N°ONE' by Martin Oberhauser Has a Cushion-Like Form
Accessible Customization-Focused Bags
JanSport Launches a Backpack Range For the Mobility Impaired
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Transformable Hybrid Wheelchairs
Garret Brown Designs the Zeen Chair with Versatile Elements
Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes
Richard Huang Designs the Very Sleek Project M³ Motorbike
Wearable Electric Three-Wheelers
The 'Exo-Line' Makes Riders Adopt a Thrilling Headfirst Position
Urban Rental Scooter Systems
The 'City Wander' Portable Rental Scooter Concept is Space-Efficient
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
AI-Enhanced Sustainable Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell Join on the A.I. Collection
Dog-Friendly Desk Designs
The 'Agility Desk' Doubles as a Dog Home During and Outside Office Hours
Sleek Senior Walker Concepts
The Conceptual Suzuki Go! Motorized Walker Has a Wrap-Around Frame
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
Comfy Printed Component Chairs
These 3D-Printed Chair Designs are Sustainable and Modern
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens
ADD APT is a "Superior Writing Tool" That is Incredibly Comfortable
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Premium Ergonomic Gaming Chairs
Porsche Design and Recaro Gaming Launch a New Chair
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
Wearable PC Keyboard Controllers
The Grab Shell is a New Multifunctional Handheld Keyboard Design
High-Grade Ergonomic Chairs
Boulies Debuts Its 'Elite Max' Gaming Chair with Improved Features
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Rectangular Cockpit Scooters
This Tricycle Scooter Design Concept by Alexander Yamaev is Slender
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The 'Arch' Chair Design by Ricardo Sá Has Multifunctional Storage
Off-Road Campsite Solutions
The Collaborative Adventure Mobility Platform is Expansive
Pet-Carrying Walking Aids
Feng Chang's Walking Aid Innovation Embraces Companionship
Intelligent Relaxation Reclining Chairs
The DOT Chair V2.1 is App-Connected with Heat and More
VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs
Honda Presents the Extended Reality UNI-ONE Wheelchair
Circular Modernist Chair Designs
The 'Zero.Gravity' Chair by AN.ONYMOUS Has a Range of Seats
3D Product Visualization Services
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Tap 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Accessible Shower Designs
The Showee Eco-Smart Shower Revolutionizes the Showering Experience
Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs
The WOOD-LOOP Lounge Chair is Made with Only Scraps and Excess Parts
Wearable Robotic Medical Technology
Researchers Built a Technology That Helps People with ALS
Innovative Waste-Reducing Chairs
Annabella Hevesi's Peach Easy Chair Boasts Innovative Joints
Ergonomic Office Chair Designs
The Nouhaus Ergo3d is a Sleek and Luxurious Ergonomic Office Chair
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
eWaste-Made Furniture Designs
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services Collaborated with Aectual
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Accessibility-Focused Kayaks
The Single-Seater Kayak by David Polasek Has a Balanced Shape
Ergonomic Luxe Comfortable Chairs
Porsche Design Unveils a New Reclining Lounge Chair
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Portable Folded Gaming Chairs
Logitech G and Playseat Presents the Playseat Challenge X
Low-Speed Golf Vehicles
The Cru Vehicle by Designworks Takes a Casual Lifestyle On-The-Go
Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch Designs the Accessories Handles
Collapsible Canine Stretchers
The Conceptual 'REVZ' Foldable Pet Stretcher Supports Rescues
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
First Responder Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Inmed' Medical Kickscooter Has a 450W Motor
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Accessible Campus Designs
Stride Treglown Worked with Deaf Academy Staff on an Accessible Design
Wheelchair-Friendly Vans
This Miniature Van is Designed With Accessibility At the Forefront
User-Friendly Vehicle Manual Ramps
Braunability Introduces the ADA Infloor with Simple Stow™ Ramp
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs
The Movably Pro Prioritizes Freedom of Movement
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
Hoverboard-Luggage Design Concepts
The Trunk Car is a Concept with a Detachable Hoverboard
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Ability-Focused CSR Campaigns
Decathlon's Ability Signs Reshape the Narrative around Disabilities
AI-Powered Tennis Racquets
All Design Lab Creates the Hìtëkw Racquet with the Help of AI
Luxe Lounge Motorized Wheelchairs
The Resilience is a Wheelchair Designed with Waved Detailing
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Adaptable Modern High Chairs
The Bugaboo Giraffe is Bugaboo's First Furniture Design
Powered Multi-Workout Devices
The 'ZeroWheel' Has a Motor for Assistance or Resistance
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes
Hassell Works with Nagami on a New Public Pavilion
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Mars ATV Trikes
Outlander is a Mars Terrain Veloce, Designed by Seongho Kim
Inclusive Adaptive Basketball Uniforms
Adaptive Sports Northwest and adidas Join on a Capsule
Dynamic Accessible Gaming Controllers
Sony Unveils the Inaugural Inclusive Game Controller at CES
Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs
Quantum Designs the New Progressive Wheeliy 2.0
Balance Beam-Walking Robots
This Quadruped Robot Boasts Incredibly Nimble Balance
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Mind-Controlled Wheelchair Developments
José Millán and His Team are Developing a New Wheelchair