Designer Oscar Fernandez is making it easier for those confined to wheelchairs to get around with his Independent Wheelchair Assistant. The Independent Wheelchair Assistant is an extra set of electrically powered wheels that eliminates the need for electric scooters/power chairs.
For short trips around town, a wheelchair is fine. Longer jaunts often require a wheelchair user to switch from a manually powered wheelchair to an electric scooter. These extra pieces of equipment cost money and can't exactly be switched into seamlessly. The Independent Wheelchair Assistant would attach to the user's wheelchair and allow them to get a boost of electric power whenever they needed it. The IWA can be detached and stored in front of buildings for when the user has reached his destination. Eliminating the need for a power chair would save the wheelchair-bound money and make life easier overall.
What's Driving This Trend
- Portable Electric Assistants
- There is an opportunity for the development of portable electric assistants that can provide an extra boost of power to individuals in various mobility devices.
- Integrated Wheelchair Technology
- The integration of electrically powered wheels into wheelchairs presents an opportunity for a more seamless and convenient mobility solution for wheelchair users.
- Affordable Mobility Solutions
- Creating affordable ways to enhance the mobility of individuals with disabilities can improve accessibility and independence.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare Technology
- The healthcare technology industry can explore innovations in electric mobility devices to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
- Assistive Technology
- The assistive technology industry has potential to create new products and solutions that enhance the mobility and independence of wheelchair users.
- Urban Mobility
- In the urban mobility sector, there is an opportunity to develop electric assist devices that cater to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities.
