Mobility aids can sometimes have a cumbersome design that isn't easily stored between uses, so the conceptual 'Emergency Wheelchair' has been created to change this. The unit looks and acts like a small suitcase when not in use, and will reveal a wheelchair at the press of a button to keep those with mobility impairments prepared when traveling or in the event of an emergency. The unit can also evolve into a stretcher in case it's required to transport someone who is injured and have them ready for when first responders arrive for care.
The conceptual 'Emergency Wheelchair' is the design work of Chen Zhigang, Fan Xin, Hu Shiya, Liu Qiangjia and Zhou Chao, and is the winner of the 2018 Red Dot Design Concept Award.
Collapsible Suitcase Wheelchairs
The 'Emergency Wheelchair' Transforms at the Press of a Button
Trend Themes
1. Collapsible Mobility Aids - The concept of collapsible mobility aids presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the travel and healthcare industries.
2. Compact Storage Solutions - The trend towards compact storage solutions provides disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers in various industries, including mobility aids.
3. Multi-functional Assistsive Devices - The development of multi-functional assistive devices opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare and emergency response sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Travel Industry - The travel industry can take advantage of collapsible suitcase wheelchairs to provide convenient and accessible options for travelers with mobility impairments.
2. Healthcare Industry - The healthcare industry can benefit from the innovative design of collapsible suitcase wheelchairs to enhance patient transportation and care.
3. Emergency Response Industry - The emergency response industry can explore the use of collapsible suitcase wheelchairs as a versatile and efficient way to transport injured individuals in emergencies.