# Versatile Mobile Wheelchairs This Motorized Wheelchair by WHILL Has Three Different Modes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-wheelchair References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/whill-type-a-motorized-wheelchair-to-make-disabled-people-live-more-independently/) & [whill.jp](http://whill.jp/) The [WHILL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whill-is) Type-A Motorized Wheelchair is different from conventional wheelchair designs, mainly because it has people sit in an active rather than an inactive position. The wheelchair can be leaned into, like a [Segway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uni-one) or a bike, plus a controller that can be manipulated with a single hand. The wheelchair also has a small turning radius and can be turned on a dime without hassle. Additionally, it can handle riding on difficult terrain like grass, gravel, snow and dirt with ease. The chair has three different modes: one that requires its user to sit actively and leaning in and out, another to provide optimal position for sitting at a table and a third “off-mode” for total relaxation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Seniors](https://www.trendhunter.com/seniors) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Active Position Wheelchair:** Opportunity to develop motorized wheelchairs that allows users to sit actively rather than in an inactive position. - **Versatile Terrain Wheelchair:** Opportunity to create new wheelchairs that can handle difficult terrains like grass, gravel, snow, and dirt with ease. - **Multi-mode Wheelchair:** Opportunity to design motorized wheelchairs with multiple modes that cater to different situations like sitting at a table, relaxation, and active participation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Medical Equipment Industry:** Companies in the medical equipment industry can explore creating innovative and versatile mobility solutions for individuals who require wheelchairs. - **Assistive Technology Industry:** Companies in the assistive technology industry can cater to a broader range of customers by creating motorized wheelchairs that can handle different terrains and offer multiple modes. - **Rehabilitation Industry:** Rehabilitation centers can adopt versatile mobile wheelchairs as part of their programs to provide patients with a more active and varied experience to aid in their recovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Terrain Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scewo-bro.md) - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Assistive Manual Wheelchair Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-wheelchair.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hand-cycle.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md)