These wheelchair designs help physically disabled people get around easier and accomplish daily tasks. Many utilize new technologies and materials to enhance mobility, while others are intended to give the wheelchair-bound a fuller life by giving them more opportunities. This includes athletics-optimized wheelchairs and off-roading vehicles.
3D printing is a new technology that has great potential when it comes to wheelchair designs. This can be seen, so far, with small humans (kid-friendly) as well as canine friends who are injured or missing limbs. In the future, 3D printing could significantly cut down costs on full-sized chairs and make accessibility more accessible.
When it comes to participating in sports, wheelchair designs can be optimized for off-road conditions, mountain biking and even skiing.
Other everyday adjustments include fitness tracking, stair climbing and communication improving.
35 Wheelchair Designs
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Robotic Wheelchair Beds
This Service Robot Makes Wheelchair-Bound Patients’ Lives Easier
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Intuitive Ergonomic Wheelchairs
The 'Ogo' Wheelchair Design Doesn't Require Users to Use Arms
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Convenient Convertible Wheelchairs
The Optimo Reconfigures for Its User to Change Position
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Versatile Mobile Wheelchairs
This Motorized Wheelchair by WHILL Has Three Different Modes
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3D-Printed Chihuahua Wheelchairs
Turbo.Roo the Two-Legged Chihuahua Has a Custom-Made Wheelchair
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Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
The Scalevo's Retractable Tracks Allow it to Climb Stairs
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Extreme All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The Ziesel Off-Road Vehicle Lets You Shred While Seated
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Off-Road Wheelchairs
The HexHog Offers Wheelchair Users Unprecedented Access Outdoors
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3D-Printed Dog Wheelchairs
Trevor Byers Designed a Helpful Accessory for Legless Canines
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Updated Motorized Wheelchairs
The Whill Model M Design is Approved by the FDA
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Inverted Accessible Seating
The Slide Wheelchair Facilitates an Independent Approach by its Front
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Mountain Biking Wheelchairs
The GRIT Freedom Chair is An All-Terrain Wheelchair
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Ski-Simulating Sit-Cycles
The Sway Recreational Vehicle Imitates the Act of Carving Through Snow
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Transforming Paraplegic Bicycles
The eV Electric Wheelchair Can Transform Before Your Very Eyes
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Charitable Wheelchair Bicycles
The Heartbike Supports the Heart and Stroke Foundation Bike Ride
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Sleek Racing Wheelchairs
This BMW Wheelchair Will Be Used By American Paralympic Athletes
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Kid-Friendly Wheelchairs
This Ergonomic and Affordable Wheelchair Design was Created For Children
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Wheelchair-Powering Devices
The SmartDrive MX2 is a Wheelchair Attachment with Cruise Control
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Sleek Minimalist Wheelchairs
The Carbon Black Wheelchair Allows Users to Ride in Style
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Wheelchair-Compatible Strollers
This Adaptable Baby Carriage is Designed for Wheelchair Users
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Vivid Mobility Equipment
Simpati’K Set Takes a Fresh and Colorful Design to Uplift Young Patients
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Dynamic Wheelchair Designs
The Adagio+ Has Been Developed for Optimal Adaptable Ergonomics
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Off-Road Wheelchairs
These Mountain Trikes Help People With Mobility Issues Enjoy the Outdoors
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Needs-Friendly Shopping Carts
This Shopping Cart is Designed for Special Needs Children
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Adorable Canine Wheelchairs
'Turbo' the Chihuahua Uses a Special Wheelchair Crafted From Toys
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Custom Ride-Along Wheelchairs
This Double Wheelchair Was Created for China's Double Ninth Festival
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Fitness-Tracking Wheelchairs
The Freewheel Wheelchair Keeps Tabs on Your Physical Activity
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Mobility-Enhancing Animal Devices
The Edgar's Mission Farm Adjustable Cart Helps Immobile Pets
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Mouth-Controlled Wheelchairs
The Tongue Drive System Provides an Easier Method of Control
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Efficient Aircraft Wheelchairs
POSTA Seat Transfer Makes Travel More Comfortable to the Disabled
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Connected Wheelchairs
This Electric Wheelchair Has Revolutionary Smart Safety Features
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Adjustable Athletic Wheelchairs
The CrossTrainer by Andrew Lowe Makes Sport Participation Easier
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Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs
The TopChair-S Wheelchair Detects and Climbs Stairs With Ease
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Wheelchair-Connected Speech Software
Stephen Hawking's Speech System is Now Free for Everyone
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Trigger-Activated Communication Systems
The DrumPants System Lets the Speech-Impaired Communicate
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Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The Hound Lounge Chair Has a Dedicated Spot for Dogs
Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Elevated Pet Office Chairs
The 'SeatMate' Pet Chair Has a Retractable Ramp
Empowering Walking Sticks
18 Designers Conceptualized Walking Sticks for the Future Selves
Scooter-Like Portable Desks
The Conceptual 'Worknic' Portable Work Station Can Be Brought Anywhere
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Modular Monowheel Hoverboards
The Conceptual 'NAO.WHEEL' Works in a Variety of Orientations
Accessibility-Focused Self-Driving Technology
Rick Hansen Foundation Partners with A&K Robotics
3D-Printed Camping Trailers
The Discover 3D Teardrop Trailer from iScale3D Fits Up to Three People
Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers
The 'Companion' Wheelchair Robot Concept is Supportive
Wellbeing-Harnessing Fan-Like Chairs
Futurewave Designs the Shanti Chair for Inner Design
Self-Installing Exoskeletons
KAIST Develops Self-Installing Exoskeleton for Wheelchair Users
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Quadruped Robot Electric Bikes
The Suzuki MOQBA Rolls, Walks and Even Climbs Stairs
Off-Road Frontline Medic Trailers
The 'Life Chariot' Supports Medics in the Field
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
Pedal-Assist Electric Quadricycles
The 'Karbike' Combines Advantages Of E-Bikes and Micro-Cars
AI-Enhanced Sustainable Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell Join on the A.I. Collection
Hybrid Design Electric Scooters
The 'Pro.Zui' Electric Scooter by Ognjen Docic is Feature-Rich
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is Aesthetically Pleasing
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Modern Pet-Friendly Furniture
Ricardo Sá Designs the Choo Choo Console for Pets
Minimal Stackable Chair Concepts
Deniz Aktay Designs the Omega Chair Concept with a Single Sheet
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
Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers
This Three-Wheeled Car Boasts a Low Center Of Gravity
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
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs
The Karver Cyle Concept K1 by Kip Kubisz is Performance-Driven
Gen Z-Targeted Scooter Models
The Conceptual 'Omni' Electric Scooter is Customizable
Liberating Sleek Office Chairs
Erwan Bouroullec Designs the ARBA Chair for raawii
Senior Pet-Friendly Walking Aids
The Steady Walking Aid is Meant to Assist Elderly Pets
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Capacious Collapsible Carts
The 'Lawn Chariot' Lets You Haul Gear, Snacks and Yourself In Comfort
3D-Printed Mobile Homes
LEMKI Robotix Created a 3D-Printed Home with iScale3D
Optimized Ergonomics Office Chairs
The Anthros Task Chair is Registered with the FDA
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
3D-Printed Bicycle Saddles
The Matrix Mirror Saddle by Specialized is Seamlessly Designed
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Accessible Train Fleet Designs
VIA Rail Canada Has Introduced a Cutting-Edge Fleet of Trains
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Elegant Shape-Shifting Concept Bikes
Richard Huang Designs the Very Sleek Project M³ Motorbike
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
Sustainable Tech-Driven Futuristic Chairs
Siqi Yang's Spidique Chair Blends Various Talents
Sleek Senior Walker Concepts
The Conceptual Suzuki Go! Motorized Walker Has a Wrap-Around Frame
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Folded Mouse Design Concepts
NAK Studio Presents the Portable Folded Mouse Concept
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
Ergonomic Quad-Layer Chair Designs
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 Has a Four-Layer Fusion Seat
Inclusive Gaming Tournaments
Logitech G is Hosting a Tournament for Players with Disabilities
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
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
DIY Portable Electric Campers
Designer Quiet Nerd Creates a Unique New Electric Camper
Inclusive Adaptive Basketball Uniforms
Adaptive Sports Northwest and adidas Join on a Capsule
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Posh Pet-Friendly Chair Designs
The 'Arch' Chair Design by Ricardo Sá Has Multifunctional Storage
Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Wigiwama Presents the Dynamic Moon Chair in Various Hues
Wheelchair-Mindful Airline Services
United Airlines Enhances Travel Experiences with Its Service
Stylish Lifestyle Walkers
Josh King and Georgi Williams Design the Zeal Lifestyle Walker
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
3D Product Visualization Services
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Tap 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
Self-Guided Mobility Aids
Glidance Showcased the 'Glide' at CES 2024 as an Innovative Mobility Aid
Accessible Shower Designs
The Showee Eco-Smart Shower Revolutionizes the Showering Experience
Single-Piece Wooden Chair Concepts
Deniz Atkay Designs the Slide Table Concept with a Single Sheet
Sustainable 3D-Printed Chairs
The WOOD-LOOP Lounge Chair is Made with Only Scraps and Excess Parts
Ergonomic Office Chair Designs
The Nouhaus Ergo3d is a Sleek and Luxurious Ergonomic Office Chair
Incline-Scaling Electric Unicycle
This Unicycle's Motor Lets It Climb 45-Degree Inclines With Ease
Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs
The Resilience Wheel Chair is Ground-Breaking in Its Design
eWaste-Made Furniture Designs
Lenovo Asset Recovery Services Collaborated with Aectual
Inclusive One-Handed Gamer Keyboards
This One-Handed Keyboard Concept is Accessible
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Accessibility-Focused Kayaks
The Single-Seater Kayak by David Polasek Has a Balanced Shape
Single-Wheeled Modular Concepts
Nao.Design Creates the NAO.WHEEL Transport Concept
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Portable Folded Gaming Chairs
Logitech G and Playseat Presents the Playseat Challenge X
Stylish Ergonomic Office Chairs
The Trea Chair from Humanscale Was Designed by Todd Bracher
Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch Designs the Accessories Handles
Collapsible Canine Stretchers
The Conceptual 'REVZ' Foldable Pet Stretcher Supports Rescues
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Industrial Folding Mouse Designs
The Conceptual Emergency Foldable Mouse is Angular
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
User-Friendly Vehicle Manual Ramps
Braunability Introduces the ADA Infloor with Simple Stow™ Ramp
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
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
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Beach-Ready All-Terrain Wheelchairs
The EcoRover Track Chair Boasts Better Beach Accessibility
One-Handed Accessibility Controllers
Xbox Unveils a New One-Handed Controller for Disabled Persons
Wheelchair-Friendly Vans
This Miniature Van is Designed With Accessibility At the Forefront
Electronic Packaging-Made Stools
Razeen Mohammed Designs the Portable EDGAR Stool
Sit-Stand Office Chair Designs
The Movably Pro Prioritizes Freedom of Movement
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
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
Ability-Focused CSR Campaigns
Decathlon's Ability Signs Reshape the Narrative around Disabilities
Enhanced Outdoor Accessibility Initiatives
Hunt Hill Farm is Enhancing Outdoor Accessibility
Massage-Focused Office Chairs
Chill Chair Has Introduced an Innovative Office Chair
AI-Enabled Cabinet Capsules
Amin Saadat Designs a New Collection of Dynamic Furniture
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Mobility Assistive Wearable Devices
WIRobotics Unveils the WIM Mobility Assist Wearable
Innovative Wheel Offset Technology
Hulk Offsets Combines Sustainability and Advanced Tech
Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills
Wheely-x Brings Inclusive Mobility and Gaming to CES 2024
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Interactive Choice Wheels
Pick The Wheel Gamifies Decision Making While Making it Engaging
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
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
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Sculpted Digital Conceptual Vehicles
Nissan Presents a Look at the Hyper Adventure Digital Concept
Mars ATV Trikes
Outlander is a Mars Terrain Veloce, Designed by Seongho Kim
Inclusive Shopping Carts
Walmart is Introducing Caroline’s Carts for Caregivers of Adults & Kids
Inclusive Prosthetic Access
Ottobock Advances Prosthetic Access Through Medicare Coverage
Adaptive Wheelchair-Compatible Apparel
JC Penney Announces the Jamey Perry for JCPenney Line
Beach Accessibility Systems
TOBEA Develops the SEATRAC System with Siemens' Technology
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
Sustainable Structural Chair Designs
Hlynur Atlason Designs the Limbo Chair with an Artful Look
Accessible Recreational Activity Maps
The DEC Launched an Interactive Map to Enhance Accessibility
Flexible Food Delivery Services
DoorDash Supports Parents & Individuals with Disabilities