# Adaptable Senior Mobility Aids The 'WUSA' Personal Electric Mobility Solution is Supportive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-09-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility-solution References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/wusa-electric-personal-mobility-for-japans-aging-population/) & [rds-design.jp](http://www.rds-design.jp/) The conceptual 'WUSA' personal electric mobility solution has been designed by Anri Sugihara as a vehicle for Japan that would work to provide support for its aging population and keep them independent. The vehicle is compact enough to be easily used on [city streets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors) and would allow operators to avoid public transportation and the crowds associated with it. The vehicle is characterized by its hybrid design that is [part motorcycle and part wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-electric-mobility) to make it well-suited for seniors with a range of different abilities. The conceptual 'WUSA' personal electric mobility solution is focused on an attractive design that would appeal to a wide range of citizens to make it something of a status symbol that operators are proud to use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptable Senior Mobility Aids:** Opportunity to design personalized mobility solutions for senior citizens and improve their quality of life - **Hybrid Mobility Solutions:** Opportunity to create hybrid mobility solutions combining motorcycle and wheelchair technologies for senior citizens and persons with disabilities - **Status Symbol Mobility Solutions:** Opportunity to design attractive and trendy mobility solutions for citizens to improve mobility accessibility for all ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can create personalized mobility solutions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, drawing from advancements in motorcycle and wheelchair technologies - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can promote mobility and independence amongst senior citizens and persons with disabilities by adopting hybrid mobility solutions - **Design Industry:** The design industry can contribute to the creation of attractive and trendy mobility solutions that improve mobility accessibility for all, including senior citizens and persons with disabilities ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wimo-scooter.md) - [Sleek Senior Walker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-go.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [Smartphone-Controlled Mobility Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosolo-personal-mobility-device.md) - [Senior-Supporting Mobility Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-mobility-skateboard.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility-scooter.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md)