High-tech wheelchairs The Whill is ready for commercialization

Inspired by bicycles, scooters and skis, The Whill electric wheelchair was developed by a group of engineers from Japan promising to bring the occupants a high-end personal transport , safe and completely comfortable.

This is a product that was designed last year by former engineers from many well-known technology companies such as Sony, Toyota and Olympus. According to information posted on the KickStarter creative fundraising site, the first Whill wheelchairs are ready to be sold in 2014, after achieving the goal of $ 30,000.

Based on a survey of wheelchair users in the US, the company found that most users want a stable wheelchair while gaining flexibility that can move quickly. But more importantly, this must also be a means to minimize the negative effects on people sitting for a long time.

The development team leader of The Whill, Atsushi Mizushima wheelchair project said: "Imagine a car, bicycle, scooter or skateboard, . basically, all of these vehicles make you Only a wheelchair is the only device that can make the user feel uncomfortable, and the perception of people in this area is still quite limited. In addition to aesthetics, what we try to achieve is also a feeling during the same control process as driving a car, motorcycle or skateboarding. "

In fact, the designers initially thought that just adding the engine to the normal wheelchair and adding some details so that it could be self-propelled. However, in the process of research and development, the final product is a high-tech wheelchair not only with a unique control system but can even connect to smartphones.

In addition, wheelchairs are improved compared to traditional car generations by improving the balance during travel especially when changing directions. Accordingly, the wheel is uniquely designed from a combination of multiple rollers that make the car flexible to move and allows for a turning radius of up to 71cm. At the same time, the design also allows the car to operate on rough roads, gravel and even overcome obstacles with a height of up to 7.6cm.

And finally, as promised since the announcement, the Whill commercial rollers are ready to order. Just after the completion of the project, only $ 30,000 is on KickStarter fundraising page. Until now, the group has received more than $ 11,000 from donors. If everything goes as planned, soon the Whill car will be officially delivered to users and provide a high-tech option that will help improve the quality of life for users.