Human bodies come in all shapes and sizes, especially where disability is involved. But for the most part, wheelchairs are a one-size-fits-all affair. It’s absurd, says British designer Benjamin ...
A grad student from the University of Illinois is working on a prototype for the first continuous transmission wheelchair. Scott Daigle, a first-year grad student in mechanical engineering, said he ...
The Standing Wheelchair concept design allows wheelchair users to stand upright in the wheelchair, allowing them to see the world as they did before. It looks similar to a Segway, but has more ...
A new airplane seat concept that allows wheelchair users to stay in their own chair throughout a flight was revealed this week by a subsidiary of US airline Delta, a move welcomed as a “huge step” by ...
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking design for manual wheelchair tyres that combines comfort, efficiency, and durability while reducing the maintenance challenges associated with traditional ...
Air travel can be stressful and uncomfortable for everyone, but for those with mobility issues, it can be downright dangerous. Since wheelchairs are currently not allowed on planes, wheelchair users ...
The Maine coon cat is blind and has limited mobility due to a spinal condition. — -- When a cat-loving teacher heard about a friend's feline with mobility issues, she had an innovative idea to ...