# Pegasus Wheelchair Segway-Like Upright Movements by Porsche Design By Nisara | Published 2007-06-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-wheelchair-a-cool-design-by-porsche-studio References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/06/11/pegasus-upright-wheelchair-by-porsche-design-studio/) & [porsche-design](http://www.porsche-design.com/live/PORSCHE_DESIGN_STUDIO_en.PorscheDesign) With a stylish design by [Porsche Design Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-chair-1), [Pegasus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solero-evo-8f) is a cool alternative for paraplegic people. It gives a different experience to users because the design allows an efficient movement in an upright position. Therefore, it's good when the driver has to go in small space and also enables the driver to see face to face with standing people. If you want to see another upright wheelchair, check out the **[iBot Mobility System](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-climbing-robot-wheelchair-the-ibot-mobility-system)**. **Implications** - This is a very unexpected and non-traditional creation, but it can be used as a way for paraplegic's to show their sense of style, as well as move around in more comfort than before. This looks like a significant win for the Porsche Design Studio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stylish Wheelchair Design:** The Pegasus Wheelchair showcases a stylish design by Porsche Design Studio, offering a new aesthetic for wheelchair users. - **Efficient Upright Movement:** The Pegasus Wheelchair allows paraplegic users to move efficiently in an upright position, enhancing their mobility experience. - **Enhanced Social Interaction:** The Pegasus Wheelchair enables users to have face-to-face interactions with standing individuals, improving social connections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Assistive Technology:** The Pegasus Wheelchair represents a disruptive innovation in the field of assistive technology, providing a stylish and efficient solution for individuals with physical disabilities. - **Mobility Solutions:** The Pegasus Wheelchair introduces a new approach to mobility solutions by offering a Segway-like upright movement option for wheelchair users. - **Design and Fashion:** The Pegasus Wheelchair opens up new possibilities for design and fashion industries to create accessible and stylish products for people with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discrete-wheelchair.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Adaptive Mobility Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility.md) - [Luxe Lounge Motorized Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resilience.md) - [Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeliy.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scewo-bro.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md)