# Arm-Powered Wheelchair Tricycles The 'H.A.N.D.I.' Wheelchair Bike Enhances Mobility Capabilities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-bike References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/01/31/a-trike-for-independence/) The 'H.A.N.D.I.' is a wheelchair bike that features an alternative powertrain to allow those who are differently abled to maintain mobility. The 'H.A.N.D.I.' -- which stands for Humanitarian Action to Nourish Disabled Individuals -- has a [tricycle design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-3) that allows riders to use their arms to crank the handles. This eliminates the requirement for leg power in order to drive the analog vehicle forward. The 'H.A.N.D.I.' wheelchair bike has an adaptable cushioned seat and offers users protection from the sun and the elements thanks to a [built-in canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry). Light storage space is incorporated into the 'H.A.N.D.I.' to ensure riders can always carry essential gear with them as they go. The 'H.A.N.D.I.' is the design work of Hira Kabir, Muhammad Daniyal, Syed Ali Murtaza, Umber Yaseen and Zareen Yousufi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Arm-powered Mobility Devices:** The 'H.A.N.D.I.' Wheelchair Bike demonstrates the potential for alternative powertrains in assistive devices. - **Adaptive Outdoor Recreation Equipment:** The built-in canopy and storage space on the 'H.A.N.D.I.' have the potential to disrupt the outdoor recreation equipment industry. - **Inclusive Urban Transportation Solutions:** Tricycle designs like the 'H.A.N.D.I.' could pave the way for more inclusive and accessible forms of transportation in urban areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Assistive Technology:** The 'H.A.N.D.I.' serves as an example of how assistive technology can be improved with alternative powertrains and adaptable features. - **Outdoor Recreation Equipment:** Built-in canopies and storage space could become a desirable feature in outdoor recreation equipment, disrupting the industry. - **Transportation:** The tricycle design of the 'H.A.N.D.I.' has the potential to disrupt traditional transportation models and create more inclusive options for mobility in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-quadricycle.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Customizable Senior E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hase-bikes-trigo-up-e.md) - [Rowing-Style Recumbent Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varibike-extreme.md) - [Recumbent Pedal-Assist Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vemoo-recumbent-tricycle.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md)