Tag: wheelchairs
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Robots, robotics and the disabled population
Despite it being 2020, there’s a section of the population that’s often overlooked or misrepresented – the disabled population. A section that encompasses a wide range of disabilities, many individuals fall under this umbrella. However, many are overlooked or misunderstood, you only have to look at the TV to see how disabled people are being…
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ANA and Panasonic partner to test self-driving electric wheelchairs at Narita Airport
Japan’s largest airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Panasonic Corporation are to work together to test self-driving electric wheelchairs, as part of a plan to increase mobility and accessibility at Tokyo Narita International Airport. Incorporating robotic elements, these wheelchairs will be capable to safely navigate through the airport independently, making them an ideal mobility solution…