Wheelchair designs are updated for more dynamic use
Implications - Many wheelchairs are stiff and unsympathetic to the fact that their users are confined to their seat. In the interest of increasing both comfort and mobility, many wheelchair companies have updated their designs to offer greater customization. The ability to modify according to preference empowers people with disabilities to navigate the world around them with more ease and convenience.
Workshop Question - How can your brand make its offerings more accessible for those with limited incomes, or for those who have disabilities?
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Design - Wheelchair companies are designing customizable wheelchairs for people with disabilities to offer greater mobility and comfort.
2. Convertible Wheelchairs - Convertible and reconfigurable wheelchairs, such as the Optimo, Adagio+, and the eV Electric Wheelchair, offer greater versatility.
3. Intuitive Technology - Wheelchairs, such as the Ogo, are being designed with intuitive technology to sense upper body movement to direct how the chair operates.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can benefit from advancements in customization, convertibility, and intuitive technology for wheelchairs.
2. Mobility Solutions - The mobility solutions industry can benefit from convertible and reconfigurable wheelchairs that offer greater versatility and mobility.
3. Medical Devices - The medical devices industry can benefit from customizable wheelchair designs that offer greater comfort and mobility for people with disabilities.
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