http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net Future of electric wheelchairs, powerchairs, mobility scooters and assistive technology... Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:26:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en What would be considered pure science fiction material not so long ago, is now becoming reality. The device called ReWalk helps people paralyzed below the waist to stand, walk and climb stairs. One of first paraplegics to try the exoskeleton is former Israeli paratrooper Radi Kaiof whose life now changed ... http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net/accessability-devices/powered-exoskeleton-starts-clinical-trials/ It always amazes me, how some companies know how to sell their goods. And electric wheelchair - pardon me – powerchair makers are no exception. Take look at this 2 minute Hoveround commercial, and see for yourself – they offer you free video, free test drive and bunch ... http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net/communication/hoveround-powerchair-commercial/ Israeli students developed a simple voice controlled electric wheelchair, and posted a video that confirms its operation. They used cheap commercially available parts like hm2007 speech recognition kit and EMIC text-to-speech module. This module vocally speaks out warnings to the man on the chair. Their initial plan was to use ... http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net/computers/speech-operated-electric-wheel-chair/ Image via WikipediaTankchair LLC recently announced their 2008 model/remake of the original TankChair (from 2006)... The new and improved model, named Mk2 is electric wheelchair that was developed with mud, snow, streams, sand/gravel and other outdoor terrain in mind, allowing the user to get back to nature, or conquer home ... http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net/accessability-devices/tankchair-mk-ii-new-generation-of-all-terrain-electric-wheelchair/ Update to story on indian company manufacturing electric wheelchairs.... Watch nice video of live demonstration of Ostrich Mobility electric wheelchair - first electric wheelchair completely designed and produced in India. While device is expensive for 7 million of disabled Indians, it is one of the most affordable electric http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net/accessability-devices/video-update-on-ostrich-mobilitys-electric-wheelchair/ According to this page, Japan company is developing an electric wheelchair with integrated toilet functions. Development is at stage of creating a feasibility study, but the ultimate objective is to develop an "electric wheelchair with toilet functions," a piece of welfare support equipment ideal for handicapped. Whole concept is rarely ... http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net/accessability-devices/electric-wheelchair-with-toilet-functions/ 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 ... http://www.electric-wheelchair-on.net/future-tech/indian-company-develops-cheap-and-effective-electric-wheelchair-technology/