The future of the wheelchair is looking very promising after seeing all of these futuristic wheelchair designs. Wheelchair design has come a long way in the past few years, but the recent advances are nothing compared to what the future has in store.
How awesome would it be to travel around in a wheelchair powered by the mind? What about a wheelchair that can change its shape to make it easier to maneuver around tight corners? Many of these wheelchairs are in the concept phase, but with the world's rapid technological development, don't be shocked to see some or all of these futuristic wheelchair designs out cruising the streets in the near future. If you are wondering what the future of limited mobility will look like, then check out all of these futuristic wheelchair designs.
15 Futuristic Wheelchair Designs
From Autonomous Robotic Wheels to Hubless Accessible Seating:
Michael Hines — Dec 15, 2011 — Lifestyle
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Electric Wheelchair Converters
WHILL Aims to Improve Mobility for the Disabled
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Hip Wheelchairs
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Adventurous Wheelchairs
The Zenith Wheelchair by Josefina Chaves-Posse
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Two-Person Accessible Seating
The Tandem Electric Wheelchair Challenges the Social Stigma
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Shape-Shifting Wheelchairs
Pressure-Sensing Wheels Improve Mobility
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Autonomous Robotic Wheels
The Carrier Wheelchair Ensures User is Completely Independent
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Double-Action Wheelchairs
The Urban Wheelchair by Ben Thorpe is for City-Dwellers
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Hubless Accessible Seating
Josh Waite's SessiO Wheelchair Offers a Sleek and Sophisticated R
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Electrifying Wheelchair Mods
The NEWS Concept Wheelchair is Sure to Make Headlines
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Futuristic Ergonomic Wheelchairs
The IX Transfer System is Designed for Comfort
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Sprightly Wheelchairs
The Lawrence Kwok Nimbl Allows More Movement in Home
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Mind-Control Wheelchairs
Swiss Researchers Have Developed a Brain-Powered Chair
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Hands-Free Wheelchairs
The Hubless Wheelchair Concept Offers Ultimate Luxury for the Disabled
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Brain Activity-Based Apps
New Wheelchair App Lets Paralyzed People Regain Control Through Focus
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Illuminated Wheelchairs
Roll.Charge.Light.Protect has Pimp Glowing Wheels
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Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
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Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Empowering Walking Sticks
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Impossibly Portable Electric Scooters
The Arma Scooter Fits Inside a Backpack
Multifunctional Transport Buses
The Bubblic Public Imagines the Future of Public Transit
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
Self-Installing Exoskeletons
KAIST Develops Self-Installing Exoskeleton for Wheelchair Users
Triangle-Shaped Bicycle Wheels
Sergii Gordieiev Continues to Stun with His Innovative Designs
Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers
The 'Companion' Wheelchair Robot Concept is Supportive
Tilting Three-Wheeled EVs
The Kairos EV Uses a Tilt Functionality for Greater Stability
Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs
Futurewave Designs the Shanti Chair for Inner Design
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Cyberpunk Cityscape Electric Bikes
The Conceptual 'Ayra' Bike by Radka Zvarova is Futuristic
Off-Road Frontline Medic Trailers
The 'Life Chariot' Supports Medics in the Field
Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter by Ognjen Docic is Feature-Rich
Art Deco Self-Driving Vans
The Tesla Robovan Has a Sleek, Train-Like Design with Space for 20
Shapeshifting Urban Commuter Trikes
The MG-X Trike Concept by Benjamin Miller is Futuristic
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Inclusive Mobility-Focused Fashion
The Adaptable Collection by Will&Well Aims for Inclusivity
Urban Mobility Chairs
Honda Robotics is Testing a Powered Chair Paired with VR Headset Devices
Roving Robotic AC Systems
This Robot Air Conditioner Concept by Miray Ozlem ER is Refreshing
Upright Wheelchair Designs
The CHRONUS Robotics 'Kim-e' Wheelchair Elevates the Rider to Eye Level
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
Long-Distance Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter Concept by Ognjen Docic is Sleek
Futuristic Electric Tricycles
The Yamaha Tricera Offers a Uniquely Safe and Powerful Design
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
The DeLorean Cyberpunk Concept by Loïc Chauvin is 80s-Inspired
Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs
The Karver Cyle Concept K1 by Kip Kubisz is Performance-Driven
Shapeshifting Electric Rickshaw Scooters
The Surge S32 Has an Interchangeable Body Frame
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Modular Electric Utility Vehicles
This Three-Wheeler Can Be Adapt to Different Work Applications
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Liberating Sleek Office Chairs
Erwan Bouroullec Designs the ARBA Chair for raawii
Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools
Alexander Lotersztain Designs the Stump Stool for Derlot
Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
Przemysław Wolnicki Designed the Concept E-THUNDER Bike
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Optimized Ergonomics Office Chairs
The Anthros Task Chair is Registered with the FDA
Accessibility-Promoting Electric Quadricycles
This Vehicle Caters to Drivers With Disabilities
Futuristic E-Bike Concepts
Decathlon's 'Magic Bike 02' is Designed For Versatile Transportation
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Neo-Urbanite Off-Grid eBikes
The Conceptual 'E-THUNDER' Electric Bike is Commute and Trail-Ready
Ultra-Precise Woven Chair Designs
Borja Gomendio Designs the Stunning Atacama Chair
Snazzy Electric Mobility Scooters
The 'Tectus' is Designed to Transport Seniors In Safety & Style
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Minimal Geometric Chair Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Euclid Chair Concept
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Sustainable Tech-Driven Futuristic Chairs
Siqi Yang's Spidique Chair Blends Various Talents
AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys
Futurewave and Botronics Design the iXi Robot Trolley
Sleek Senior Walker Concepts
The Conceptual Suzuki Go! Motorized Walker Has a Wrap-Around Frame
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
Retrofittable Stroller-Accessory Designs
Easy-Way Unveils an Electric Power Assist for Strollers
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Storage-Attached Chair Designs
The 'Grid Chair' from SUNRIU Design is Thoughtfully Constructed
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs
Mavimatt Presents a Look at the UFO Rocking Chair Design
Escapism Electric Vehicle Concepts
The 'Trekker' Concept Vehicle is Imagined for Urbanites in 2030
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Ergonomic Quad-Layer Chair Designs
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 Has a Four-Layer Fusion Seat
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles
Ferrari Introduces its New 2025 12Cilindri Nodding to the 70s
Onewheel Off-Road Board
Future Motion Inc. Has Unveiled the Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Neo-Minimal E-Bike Concepts
TienHung.Design Presents the Diode E-Bike with a Futuristic Look
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Wigiwama Presents the Dynamic Moon Chair in Various Hues
Intelligent Relaxation Reclining Chairs
The DOT Chair V2.1 is App-Connected with Heat and More
VR Electric Mobility Wheelchairs
Honda Presents the Extended Reality UNI-ONE Wheelchair
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Accessible Shower Designs
The Showee Eco-Smart Shower Revolutionizes the Showering Experience
Post-Apocalyptic Aluminum Furniture
Students at HEAD Genève Create 2084, Diorama of the Future
Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs
Hengzhi Future Team Presents a More Advanced Robot Dog Design
Innovative Waste-Reducing Chairs
Annabella Hevesi's Peach Easy Chair Boasts Innovative Joints
Ergonomic Office Chair Designs
The Nouhaus Ergo3d is a Sleek and Luxurious Ergonomic Office Chair
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
Mid-Century Teak Wooden Chairs
Pierre Jeanneret Designs the Chandigarh Chair
Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs
The 'Fluid' Wheelchair Hand Cycle Supports Quick Movement
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Chic EV Motorbikes
Horwin's Senmenti 0 Electric Motorcycle Was Debuted at Ces 2024
Self-Driving Electric Cars
Rimac Introduces its First Autonomous Electric Car Brand, Verne
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs
Muddycap Designs the Fast Rocking Chair with a Visual Illusion
Swappable Battery Delivery Scooters
The D05 Electric Delivery Scooter Concept is Easy to Service
Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices
The 'Matrix5' Assistive Key Device by Aerum Gu is Tactile
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Industrial Design Electric Scooters
Unagi Presents the New Model One Voyager Scooter
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Wavy Lounge Chair Designs
Fereshteh Hajigholami's Design Was Granted the Iron A' Design Award
Virtual Reality Gameplay Chairs
The New Roto VR Explorer Chair Rotates with Virtual Movement
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Beach-Ready All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The EcoRover Track Chair Boasts Better Beach Accessibility
Wheelchair-Friendly Vans
This Miniature Van is Designed With Accessibility At the Forefront
Ergonomic App-Connected Office Chairs
The Backrobo C2 Air Delivers Active Lumbar Support
Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs
The Movably Pro Prioritizes Freedom of Movement
Ultra-Compact Electric Scooters
Pure Advance Designs the Advance Flex Electric Scooters
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Cat-Friendly Seat Concepts
Jing-Cyuan Tang Designs Furniture for Pets and Owners Alike
Smart Home Rehabilitation Solutions
'VOCIC' Announced its Suite of Smart Home Products for 2024
All Terrain Electric Skis
Skwheel One Travels Up to 50 Mph on Snow, Sand, and More
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
Luxe Lounge Motorized Wheelchairs
The Resilience is a Wheelchair Designed with Waved Detailing
Mobility Assistive Wearable Devices
WIRobotics Unveils the WIM Mobility Assist Wearable
Space Travel-Inspired Chair Designs
Of My Imagination Creates the. Aerospace Seat SPN-01
Innovative Wheel Offset Technology
Hulk Offsets Combines Sustainability and Advanced Tech
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs
2050 Lab Designs a New Sleeper Car for Comfort On-The-Go
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
Slipper Wheel-Less Bicycles
Sergii Gordieiev Designs the Slipper Bicycle with Various Sandals
Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets
Anna Søgaard's Cabinet on Wheels Emphasizes Mobility in the Everyday
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Alien-Inspired Metal Stool Concepts
Riley MacKay Designs the Sustainable Metal Stool Concept
Luxury Utility Vehicle Concepts
The Pininfarina PURA Vision Concept Imagines the Future
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Shareable Autonomous Vehicle Designs
The Tesla Cybercab Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
Style-Conscious Mobility Aids
Medline & Martha Stewart Teamed Up on Safety & Mobility Aids
Inclusive Modular Controllers
Aiden Schutte Designs the Inclusive Free Play Controller Concept
Home Mobility Accessible Furniture
Capella Design Creates Furniture that Blend Style and Function
App-Controlled Skates
These Inline Roller Skates Offer a Unique Mobility Experience
Game Controller Steering Wheels
Sony and Honda Unveil a Unique Touch to the Afeela Sedan
All-Direction Wobbling Rocking Chair
Ellie Kim Designs a Chair with a Moving Circular Base
Inflated Vibrant Futuristic Buses
Midjourney Helped Create the Mutated School Bus Design
Beach Accessibility Systems
TOBEA Develops the SEATRAC System with Siemens' Technology