The WHILL Model C2 Chair has won a US-based award having been praised for being a convenient, lightweight, manoeuvrable, smart, and transportable solution for powerchair users on the go.

WHILL, which develops powerchairs, won the 2022 Mobility Management Product Award for its Model C2 Chair in the ‘Power Wheelchairs for Travel’ category.

With its compact size, patented omni-wheels, remote app control, and advanced battery technology, the WHILL model C2 allows users to explore the world effortlessly. The device offers manoeuvrability and portability, which is critical to reducing barriers when travelling with reduced mobility.

The Model C2 is simple to operate, makes tight turns, and has the ability to adjust the max speed for added safety.

Jonathan Jennings, Vice President of Marketing for WHILL, commented: “We are excited to receive the recognition from Mobility Management as we continue to push the boundaries of developing flexible power wheelchair technology to improve the quality of life for our customers.”

The Mobility Product Award programme, launched the US in 2019, honours outstanding product and technology development by complex rehab technology, mobility, and accessibility manufacturers.

Attracting a wide variety of entries, 2022 is the fourth the successful year of recognition programme.

Laurie Watanabe, Mobility Management Executive Editor, said: “This year’s judges were impressed not only by the functionality of the winning entries but also by the innovation and evolution.

“It’s wonderful to see engineers and manufacturers working so hard to anticipate the future needs and wants of professionals with seating, mobility and accessibility needs.”

Recently, WHILL teamed up with personal transportation solutions company Scootaround, and trialled the soft launch of the Scootaround app and self-activated devices, which gave attendees the ability to book and activate either a mobility device at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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