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come down the pipeline, including the kind of automation already available in the automotive industry, Viswanathan said. But it’s crucial for engineers, providers and clinicians to realize that a wheelchair is not a car, and many end users view it as an extension of themselves, she added.
“I think where the work needs to be done is really in making sure there is more communication
and conversation going
on between the end users and the people who are developing these products and sharing those lived experiences to create more empathetic designers,” Viswanathan said.
Resources: Tomorrow’s Technology, Available Today
For more information on the innovations in this article, check out these resources.
Obi Dining System
ReWalk Exoskeleton
A wearable robotic exoskeleton with powered hip and knee motion for standing and walking https://rewalk.com
Braze Mobility
Blind-spot sensors for wheelchairs https://brazemobility.com https://brazemobility.com/ collections/all-products
Evergreen Circuits
Independence Drive eye- controlled power wheelchair driving system https://evergreencircuits.com
iBOT (Mobius Mobility)
The current home of the iBOT
https://mobiusmobility.com
Obi Dining System
Robotic feeding device
https://meetobi.com
Permobil
Virtual Seating Coach for powered seating https://permobilus.com/ product/connect-vsc/
Braze Mobility sensors
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