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Lightweight Maneuverability Wheelchairs

The Küschall Superstar Wheelchair is Made from Graphene

— September 14, 2018 — Art & Design
The conceptual Küschall Superstar Wheelchair is an ultra-strong piece of equipment for the differently abled that will provide an enhanced sense of maneuverability and independence to ensure they never feel restricted when it comes to getting around.

Crafted from Graphene, the wheelchair is reported to 30% lighter than traditional carbon wheelchairs, while also being 20% stronger to make it a durable solution that will provide years of continued use. Weighing less than 1.5 kilograms, the wheelchair will aid users by allowing them to get around without having to exert a large amount of their energy to simply shifting the equipment to allow for longer excursions without fatigue.

The Küschall Superstar Wheelchair identifies the increasing innovation taking place in the medical device market to increase the well-being of differently abled consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Lightweight Wheelchairs - The use of graphene can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the development of high-performance wheelchairs that are lightweight and durable.
2. Maneuverability Enhancement - The development of wheelchairs with enhanced maneuverability can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create personalized models that cater to specific mobility needs.
3. Energy Efficient Wheelchairs - The use of lightweight materials and advanced design can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities for the development of energy-efficient and sustainable wheelchairs.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - The medical device industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities to develop more effective mobility solutions for the differently abled consumers.
2. Mobility Services - The use of advanced technologies and materials in the development of high-performance wheelchairs can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities for companies that offer inclusive mobility services.
3. Rehabilitation Services - The development of advanced wheelchairs that enhance maneuverability and reduce fatigue can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities for rehabilitation centers that focus on improving the quality of life of the differently abled consumers.
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