I confess to being ignorant of the needs of traveling periodontists, but should the need to transport awkward equipment around arise, the Mantis Portable Dental Chair would seem to be a critical contraption.
Student Lee Kenttämaa-Squires came up with this complex concept, and has been named a finalist for the James Dyson Award. This project is particularly compelling when considering one function alone, but it's more than a simple collapsible patient examination recliner.
Should a dentist have reason to haul heavy apparatuses, the Mantis Portable Dental Chair can be folded up into a compact object with wheels. What's more, this invention is rendered further useful in its setup as a mobile porter. It's comfortable and it can conveniently carry an additional load of boxes and bags.
Transforming Tooth Care Recliners
The Mantis Portable Dental Chair Doubles as a Dolly
Trend Themes
1. Portable Dental Equipment - The development of portable and compact dental equipment such as the Mantis Portable Dental Chair presents an opportunity for dental professionals to expand their services outside of a traditional office setting.
2. Multifunctional Medical Equipment - The Mantis Portable Dental Chair's dual function as a recliner and a dolly demonstrates how medical equipment can be designed for more than one purpose, creating new possibilities for healthcare providers and patients.
3. Mobile Healthcare Services - The Mantis Portable Dental Chair can be easily transported, making it possible for healthcare providers to offer their services on-site or in remote locations, opening up new opportunities for mobile healthcare services.
Industry Implications
1. Dental Equipment Manufacturing - Manufacturers of dental equipment can explore the creation and development of more portable and versatile equipment such as the Mantis Portable Dental Chair.
2. Medical Equipment Manufacturing - In addition to dental equipment, medical equipment manufacturers in various specialties can innovate and design multifunctional equipment catering to the needs of healthcare providers and their patients.
3. Mobile Healthcare Services - Mobile healthcare service providers can adopt the use of portable equipment such as the Mantis Portable Dental Chair to provide their services on-site or in remote locations.