Technological innovations can directly affect the lives of disabled, elderly and disabled people. The technology helps them in performing daily activities, but it itself undergoes changes in order to adapt to the desired lifestyle. Here are some innovations to keep an eye on in the top models
Wheelchair It is among the most common assistive technology items in the world. It can be used because of a disability in the legs and back, after damage to the balance system or due to a transient illness, injury, chronic disease, handicap or disability.
The causes of injuries for which men and women are required to use chairs of this type are many and varied and the chairs have been manufactured in many places for decades. Therefore, it is interesting to follow the innovations in the world of wheelchairs and try to understand from them how this field will look in the near future.
Moving from manual drive to electric motors
Not many remember, but until a few years ago it was not possible to get motorized chairs because of the high price. Far-reaching technological progress allowed the application of the motorized mechanism inside the chairs even at cheap prices, which made them an integral part of the list of items for the disabled, the elderly and those with disabilities.
Motorized chairs use the power of an electric motor to move, while manual chairs can be driven by the user or by an assistive person. In pushchairs you can see innovations in the handle only, compared to subtypes of motorized chairs where there are two motors, each of which is directly connected to one of the wheels. This way you can save on relays and ensure mechanical simplicity, the absence of faults and light weight.
What is the future?
The electric motor is of course not the end of the road for the various innovations in the world of wheelchairs and assistive technology items. Already today there are lightweight chairs, with removable rear wheels and models with high adjustment capabilities. In some models, the back of the chair is made of straps that allow for easy opening and closing, swiveling unloading footrests, a front or back hinge for the user to choose, and width and depth that can be opened.
Customization is a common feature of most new models in the wheelchair category. The reason for this is the medical requirement for such an adjustment, mainly by nursing and geriatrics specialists. With the help of customization, you can determine the width and depth of the chair itself, the armrests and the back.
The new motorized chairs have a mechanical back tilt and the option for the seat to rise within a range of 30 cm. Some models offer the option of electric lifting or lowering, manual or electric elevating legs and a fully equipped joystick. The driving range of these models is 30 km between charges, which means long hours of use without commitment to a power source and charging. Also, seniors and adults use the new models to maintain an active routine. As you can understand, the future holds great and great things for the owners of the chairs and it coincides with their needs.
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