Indian Company Develops Cheap and Effective Electric Wheelchair Technology
Small Indian company Ostrich Mobility based in Bangalore, might be the rising star in field of affordable electric wheelchairs. Company entered field of powered wheelchairs back in 2003, when first prototypes for indoor use were developed. In 2004 company launched two outdoor electric wheelchairs, Model 1 and Verve. Production was done in cooperation with SSS Industries. In 2005 company introduced first models with joystick and touch-pad, and in 2006 sophisticated electric wheelchairs for adults and children were put to market (models V100 and V40). In 2007 company introduced first ever electric wheelchair with split frame chassis that is base for new electric wheelchair - Pristine. 2008 model of Pristine offers top speed of 7 Mph (10 Km/h), and wheelchair's batteries offer drive range of 20 miles (30 km). Price of this electric wheelchair is 2500-2850 USD.
Recently company rounded its offerings under a global brand of E-wheels, where its unique ideas and engineering solutions are combined in what is the most cost effective electric wheelchair on global market. This is a must, as average Indian salary is below 1.000 USD/year. Now split frame design is put in all electric wheelchair offerings from the company. Company currently has production capability of 100 wheelchairs per month.
E-wheels concepts builds on quality manufacturing with emphasis on Safaty, Reliability and Comfort - providing solutions in vibration, speed, slope handling, terrain driving, center of gravity, night driving and summing all in cost effectiveness of final product, which - we are sure - many wheelchair buying guides will recognize. Company revolutionized design of its E-wheels, by implementing its own patented solution - the split frame.
The Split Frame Chassis assures good drive control, better maneuverability, good control capabilities when negotiating slanting and rough road conditions by reducing the side drag, ensures very fine control over the equipment when driving up or down gradient. In conventional chassis electric wheel chairs the wheels lift up when there is a level difference in the ground or floor the wheel chair is running. 
This can cause loss of control lead to accidents. The split frame chassis makes sure that all the four wheels touches the ground in a level difference up to 100 mm thus giving a better drive control and better maneuverability in tough terrain conditions. This design also helps to drive across inclines with in 15 degrees. The split frame thus reduces risk of accidents for an electric wheel chair.
Care has been given to safety features to make the equipment ideal for any body. Tires have treads that adds more grip. The seat belt, bucket seat and head rest give the user safety at higher speeds. Special care has been given to avoid sharp edges that can hurt. The greatest safety feature is the invention of split frame chassis that allows all the wheels to be in direct contact with ground in almost all tough road conditions, resulting in improved
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