New all-terrain powerchair features zero-degree turn capability for tight spaces
Adapt Ability, a mobility company that trades as AdaptX, has launched a new “life-changing” all-terrain powerchair called the Adapto, which aims to give individuals enhanced…
Lightweight splitable mobility scooter means lifting it in and out of car boots is easy
Healthcare equipment manufacturer Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched the new AstroLite, which is the firm’s lightest splitable mobility scooter and is aimed at clients who…
New carbon fibre auto-folding mobility scooter launches with airline-friendly batteries
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched the AirFold Pro auto-folding mobility scooter that has a “super lightweight” carbon fibre frame. The mobility device weighs under 20kg…
Stylish new 4mph mobility scooter promises to be lightweight with easy folding and unfolding
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare has launched the Manual Fold+ Scooter, which claims to be lightweight for easy travelling and transportation. Based on the firm’s original Manual…
Inclusive assistive tech innovations win share of £2.5m for further development
BrightSign's smart glove recognises sign language gestures and translates them into speech Stylish mobility aids that tackle stigmas, adaptive beauty products, an AI smart glove…
Innovative wheelchair buggy that helps parents safely transport children wins design award
A state-of-the-art wheelchair buggy, designed to affix to wheelchairs and help parents safely transport their children, has won Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Design the Change competition.…
Porsche helps upgrade trekking wheelchair for inclusive hiking in Switzerland
Sports car manufacturer Porsche and self-help organisation Procap are ensuring universal access to hiking in Switzerland by upgrading an all-terrain wheelchair called Protrek. Intended for…
“UK’s first” dual-purpose walking stick with grabber launches
Complete Care Shop, an online provider of daily living aids, has unveiled the Freestyle Grab and Go, which it states is the UK’s first dual-purpose…
Robust all-terrain and joystick-controlled powerchair launches
A new fully electric powered off-road wheelchair has been launched by all-terrain wheelchair firm Mountain Trike Company and vehicle adaptations specialist Steering Development. SDMotion Trike…
Case study: Wheelchair power add-on helps 27-year-old navigate the outdoors easily
27-year-old Sean Cullen from London took delivery of his Rehasense Power Assisted Wheelchair System (PAWS) in June 2022 and now admits he cannot imagine life…