A Tricked Out Wheelchair Concept by Facundo Elias
Amelia Roblin — June 27, 2011 — Autos
References: industrialdesignserved
At the best of times, some people with physical disabilities may find it challenging to navigate even built-up trajectories inside buildings and along sidewalks outside, but with this wheelchair concept by Facundo Elias, it looks as though users can have access to a broader and more approachable world, which even includes all-terrain travel.
The specifics of this project are difficult to decipher, but several of its physical components speak for themselves. Most significantly, a pair of heavily tread tires flank the lightweight and adjustable seat, allowing the sitter ease of maneuvering and the type of wheels that can compete with even the most menacing of obstacles. A third wheel at the back helps to stabilize this wheelchair concept by Facundo Elias, all the while avoiding any restriction to its turning radius.
The specifics of this project are difficult to decipher, but several of its physical components speak for themselves. Most significantly, a pair of heavily tread tires flank the lightweight and adjustable seat, allowing the sitter ease of maneuvering and the type of wheels that can compete with even the most menacing of obstacles. A third wheel at the back helps to stabilize this wheelchair concept by Facundo Elias, all the while avoiding any restriction to its turning radius.
Trend Themes
1. All-terrain Wheelchair Access - New developments in all-terrain wheelchairs offer opportunities for makers to create off-road mobility solutions for people with physical disabilities.
2. Adjustable Seating Designs - Advancements in lightweight and adjustable seating in mobility technology enable the creation of more accessible and customizable seating systems for users with physical disabilities.
3. Stabilizing Assistive Tech - The incorporation of stabilizing features in assistive technology designs can help increase safety and ease of use for people with physical disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology - The assistive technology industry can integrate new all-terrain wheelchair designs to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities and offer alternative mobility solutions.
2. Sport/recreational Equipment - Sports and recreational equipment manufacturers can leverage the all-terrain wheelchair concept to develop diverse products for users with physical disabilities who enjoy outdoor activities.
3. Design/engineering - Design and engineering companies can create and manufacture adjustable seating and stabilizing features for assistive technology and enhance the usability of mobility products for people with physical disabilities.
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