Using a standard electric drill as a motor and means of propulsion they built a transfer unit that easily bolts onto any manual wheelchair and lets you get your freak on without the added noise of a petrol engine. With speeds of between 3 and 12 mph from using that drill you got 3 years ago but have never taken out of the box.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
A laser guided robot wheelchair that automatically docks with the user's vehicle and loads itself into the trunk has been developed by US company Freedom Sciences. The rather catchy named ATRS (Automated Transport and Retrieval System), uses the same laser guiding technology used by NASA when docking with the International Space Station. Sweet. Using the new system, the user opens the door of their van and presses a button to lower the front seat so they can climb in. A remote control is then used to drive the chair round to the back of the van.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
A UK company call Molten Rock have produced a pretty gnarly looking off-road wheelchair they are calling the BOMA. This four wheeled beast looks more than capable of tackling harder terrain than you would normally attempt in an everyday chair and is fitted with independent suspension for when you hit those rough spots taking rover for a walk, or exploring Kenya.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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