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When an ‘innovative’ accessibility solution designed for wheelchair users looks impressive but is actually impractical, it is of little use....

Researchers have been working on a project to design robotic wheelchairs that can move safely through crowded areas. The device, part wheelchair,...

By adding radio frequency interference-protected radar technology, aerospace engineer Euan Ward has developed an algorithm which could enhance...

Around 1.2 million people in the UK are wheelchair users and this number is only expected to increase, so understanding a few simple areas of...

As fuel costs rise and show little sign of falling, drivers can try to mitigate some of the increased costs by making a few little tweaks to...

As with many things, buying a used mobility scooter can be a sensible and economical option compared with the cost of a new purchase and are...

When function comes at the expense of form, consumers can often be left feeling dissatisfied. Yes, the item serves its practical purpose, but...

Despite their much-lauded potential, designing autonomous vehicles for use by passengers with mobility, hearing, visual issues, or other...

A company based in Minnesta, USA, has developed a powered, orthotic assistive device - labelled a wheelchair for the arms - to help people...

It seems that different companies are backing different technologies necessary for a reliable, safe, fully self-driving vehicle. Some, like...

Go private, independent then NHS When choosing a wheelchair there are three main ways to obtain it: through the NHS on loan, by short-term hire...

Accessible travel can be a challenge given that many popular destinations were built hundreds of years ago at the very least. Uneven surfaces,...