DocumentCode
43812
Title
Japanese startup reinvents the wheelchair [News]
Author
Harbert, Tam
Volume
52
Issue
5
fYear
2015
fDate
May-15
Firstpage
13
Lastpage
16
Abstract
A Japanese startup founded by former automotive engineers wants to turn the wheelchair into an accessory for the tech savvy. Their company, Whill, is building a "personal mobility device" that it says is easier and more comfortable to use than conventional power wheelchairs. Whill\´s chair, called the Model A, features an advanced drive system that lets it take tight turns and ride on rough terrain. It also has a minimalist, sleek design that makes it look like it came from a science fi ction movie.
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.2015.7095186
Filename
7095186
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