Archive for the 'Wheelchair / Powerchair Innovations' Category

The Tank Powerchair!

Friday, November 4th, 2005

IMS Releases New Accessible Vehicle

Wednesday, October 26th, 2005

IMS (Independent Mobility Systems), known for its Rampvan line of accessible Minivans has released a new product, complete with rear-entry wheelchair access and a modern design. IMS worked with Toyota’s Scion division in developing the Scion xB xRamp system. Conversion work is done by IMS and can be installed in any Scion xB, including […]

Personal Energy Transport Project

Friday, October 14th, 2005

The Personal Energy Transport Project is a program that builds hand-made, hand-cranked, wheelchairs for use in the developing world, where environmental conditions such as terrain may not be suitable for traditional wheelchairs. It comes in adult and child size (pictured) and is sturdy, rugged, and has a caddy in the back for […]

IKAN releases The Bowler

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005

IKAN Sports Foundation is developing recreational and competitive sports equipment to help bridge the gap between ambulatory athletes and those will less mobility…

New Line of iBOT Mobility System

Tuesday, October 11th, 2005

Around the web, there is talk of a new iBOT Mobility System - the 4000 series.
For those visitors that aren’t familiar, the iBOT is a wheelchair that can …

Maneuver off-road
Rollover curbs up to 5 inches tall
And climb stairs!

The iBOT uses a gyro system (the same one that is utilized in the Segway and invented […]