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ASK WHAT PEOPLE WANT
When an ‘innovative’ accessibility solution designed for wheelchair users looks impressive but is actually impractical, it is of little use....
PART WHEELCHAIR, PART ROBOT
Researchers have been working on a project to design robotic wheelchairs that can move safely through crowded areas. The device, part wheelchair,...
DRIVERLESS CARS AND RADAR
By adding radio frequency interference-protected radar technology, aerospace engineer Euan Ward has developed an algorithm which could enhance...
WHEELCHAIR ETIQUETTE
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...
TIPS FOR DRIVING ECONOMICALLY
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...
BUYING A USED MOBILITY SCOOTER
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...
THE ADVANTAGES OF ADAPTIVE CLOTHING
When function comes at the expense of form, consumers can often be left feeling dissatisfied. Yes, the item serves its practical purpose, but...
THE AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE CHALLENGE
Despite their much-lauded potential, designing autonomous vehicles for use by passengers with mobility, hearing, visual issues, or other...
ARM WHEELCHAIR
A company based in Minnesta, USA, has developed a powered, orthotic assistive device - labelled a wheelchair for the arms - to help people...
THE FINAL OBSTACLES FOR SELF-DRIVING CARS
It seems that different companies are backing different technologies necessary for a reliable, safe, fully self-driving vehicle. Some, like...
WHEELCHAIRS – RENT OR BUY?
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 EUROPE
Accessible travel can be a challenge given that many popular destinations were built hundreds of years ago at the very least. Uneven surfaces,...