British company Mountain Trike is offering two new wheelchair trikes designed to help people with mobility limitations to enjoy off-road riding.
The MT Evo is a wheelchair trike that is equipped with arm-pumped levers that deliver power to wheels via a geared chain-drive transmission. This setup allows users to stay clean and dry and keep their hands comfortable. This wheelchair also has a special braking setup designed for riders with limited use of their hands.
The MT Push meanwhile is a trike that needs to be pushed, with steering and brake operation done via an adjustable handlebar in the back.
These two wheelchairs are designed so that people with physical disabilities can enjoy the same outdoor activities as everyone else.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Off-road Wheelchair Adaptations
- The creation of wheelchair trikes with geared chain drives and arm-pumped levers, offering opportunities for adaptive sports and outdoor recreation.
- Accessibility Design for Outdoor Activities
- Designing innovative solutions for disabled people to participate in outdoor recreational activities and sports.
- Ergonomics in Assistive Devices
- Incorporating ergonomics into assistive devices is a big opportunity to provide more comfort and ease for disabled people.
Where This Applies
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry has an opportunity to research and develop assistive devices that are geared toward enabling disabilities to participate in outdoor sports.
- Sports
- Sporting goods companies have an opportunity to explore and innovate adaptive equipment to cater to disabled people who want to be part of sports activities.
- Tourism
- Tourism companies have an opportunity to create tours, packages and activities that are inclusive of people with disabilities, including offering specialized equipment for adaptive sports.
