Small Indian company Ostrich Mobility based in Bangalore, might be the rising star in field of affordable electric wheelchairs. Company entered field of powered wheelchairs back in 2003, when first… Continue Reading
Electric powered wheelchairsare the only way of movement for too many disabled users. But motorized wheelchairs never really changed much from classical wheelchair design and concept – which is more… Continue Reading
Recently we had an opportunity to see interesting BCI solutions (Brain-Computer Interface), that provide a new communication channel between the human brain and the computer (also allowing operating various devices)…. Continue Reading
Researchers in Sweden have developed a wheelchair that can be driven manually, by remote controlled or fully autonomously (navigate on its own), which enables even the most severely handicapped people… Continue Reading
In start of October, a powered wheelchair that moves when user thinks on particular word, was demonstrated by American company Ambient. The electric wheelchair operates by catching the signals sent… Continue Reading
According to this page, Japan company is developing an electric wheelchair with integrated toilet functions. Development is at stage of creating a feasibility study, but the ultimate objective is to… Continue Reading
All parents can empathize with the challenges that both parents and children face while dealing with a disability. So it is no coincidence, that engineers at the Bath Institute for… Continue Reading
This is part 3 and conclusion of brain controlled assistive devices future… We have reviewed three products already on the market (or in last stages of development), and today we… Continue Reading
Assistive technology devices are rapidly progressing thanks to new breakthrough in research. On electric wheel chairs and assistive technology devices showcase site we provide first hand information on upcoming and… Continue Reading