# Autonomous Robotic Wheels The Carrier Wheelchair Ensures User is Completely Independent By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrier-wheelchair References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/09/24/robotic-wheelchair-wunkerkind/) & [creativednaaustria](http://www.creativednaaustria.com/) A new wave of [robotic wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-robotic-aid) is taking over the [traditional wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair) scene, and the Carrier Wheelchair is set to be at the top of this robo-chair craze. Effective for traveling over any terrain and situation, the Carrier Wheelchair is a robotic wheelchair built with a specially shaped frame that can maneuver over pracitally anything—including any type of toilet. How? A “trap door” opens when you need to go, so there’s “no need for awkward transfers or assisted lifts," according to [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture). Capable of complete elevation to make higher objects easier to reach, the Carrier Wheelchair also makes moving up stairs and inclines a piece of cake due to its “Galileo Wheel,” which combines a wheel and track into a single drive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robotic Wheelchairs:** The development of robotic wheelchairs with unique features presents opportunities to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and advance the healthcare industry. - **Multi-terrain Mobility:** The emergence of multi-terrain mobility technology, such as the Carrier Wheelchair, presents opportunities for innovation and growth in the mobility aids industry. - **Assistive Technology Advancements:** Advancements in assistive technology, such as the trap door feature in the Carrier Wheelchair, create disruptive opportunities to improve accessibility and independence for people with disabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** The development and adoption of robotic wheelchairs in the healthcare industry can improve patients' mobility, accessibility, and quality of life. - **Accessibility:** The Carrier Wheelchair's unique features serve as an example of how innovative solutions increase accessibility and inclusivity in the build environment and transportation industry. - **Mobility Aids:** The Carrier Wheelchair's multi-terrain capabilities present opportunities for mobility aid companies to innovate and develop new products with similar features for individuals with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robooter.md) - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Mobile Robot Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w1.md) - [Assistive Manual Wheelchair Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-wheelchair.md)