Tag: wheelchairs
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Finding the Best Wheelchair
Gone are the days when wheelchairs had giant build, and someone had to push them around all the time manually. Similar to the outdated cars, innovative options introduced by technological advancement have replaced the older designs. You can now browse through an entire spectrum of electrical wheelchairs, folding power wheelchairs, racing wheelchairs, and compact power…
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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…