# Smooth Riding Innovations The Integrated Wheelchair iPhone App from Dynamic Controls By boom chicky boom | Published 2009-11-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-iphone-app References: [mydigitallife.info](http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/11/21/iphone-controlled-wheelchair-by-dynamic-controls) & [dynamiccontrols](http://www.dynamiccontrols.com/index.cfm/1,151,html/iPhone-iPod) Dynamic Controls is paving the way towards making a smoother ride experience for users of wheelchairs with an integrated wheelchair iPhone app. In addition to the normal [electronic wheelchair navigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-wheelchair), users will be able to access status and diagnostic information, check their speed and direction just by glancing at the display on their iPhone. The phone can be mounted in a cradle and charged on-board-making the wheelchair iPhone app really convenient. Expected to be launched in April 2010, the new wheelchair iPhone app operates with an [iPhone 3G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-number-2-pencil), 3GS, iPod touch V2.0 and [3.0](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-robot1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Integrated Wheelchair Iphone App:** Opportunity to integrate smartphone technology into assistive devices for a more convenient and user-friendly experience. - **Smooth Ride Experience:** Opportunity to innovate and improve the comfort and stability of wheelchair mobility. - **Wheelchair Diagnostics:** Opportunity to develop technology that provides real-time status updates and diagnostic information for wheelchair users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Assistive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop assistive devices that integrate smartphone technology and improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities. - **Mobility and Accessibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design and manufacture wheelchairs and mobility devices that prioritize comfort, stability, and user-friendly features. - **Healthcare Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop healthcare technology that enables remote monitoring and diagnostics for wheelchair users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Controlled Mobility Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosolo-personal-mobility-device.md) - [Smart Watch Wheelchair Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-mode.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.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) - [Wheeled Robotic Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-robotic-aid.md) - [Robotic Movement-Interpreting Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-unione.md) - [VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobility-wheelchair.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scewo-bro.md)