Ziggi over at Wheelchair Diffusion caught wind of the TankChair - a comfy-looking powerchair with monstrous tank treads!
According to tankchair.com, the creator of the chair developed the Tank Chair so that his wife could maneuver around better in the great outdoors. Here is an excerpt from the site:
The TankChair started a little over 2 […]
IMS (Independent Mobility Systems), known for its Rampvan line of accessible Minivans has released a new product, complete with rear-entry wheelchair access and a modern design. IMS worked with Toyota’s Scion division in developing the Scion xB xRamp system. Conversion work is done by IMS and can be installed in any Scion xB, including […]
The Personal Energy Transport Project is a program that builds hand-made, hand-cranked, wheelchairs for use in the developing world, where environmental conditions such as terrain may not be suitable for traditional wheelchairs. It comes in adult and child size (pictured) and is sturdy, rugged, and has a caddy in the back for […]
IKAN Sports Foundation is developing recreational and competitive sports equipment to help bridge the gap between ambulatory athletes and those will less mobility…
Around the web, there is talk of a new iBOT Mobility System - the 4000 series.
For those visitors that aren’t familiar, the iBOT is a wheelchair that can …
Maneuver off-road
Rollover curbs up to 5 inches tall
And climb stairs!
The iBOT uses a gyro system (the same one that is utilized in the Segway and invented […]