Futuristic self-driving mobility service trialled at railway station in Tokyo
Panasonic is trialling an innovative Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) model at the Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo, Japan, which uses the WHILL powerchair with autonomous tracking to…
Survey finds two in three disabled passengers would continue flying ensuring strict airport procedures are in place
ABM Aviation has partnered with disabled entrepreneur Josh Wintersgill, inventor of the easyTravelseat, to explore a range of opportunities in aviation and transport that reflect…
Randomised control trial shows digitally-enabled care helps improve mobility in adults undertaking rehabilitation
A new randomised control trial undertaken in three Australian hospitals in Sydney and Adelaide has shown that digitally-enabled rehabilitation is effective in improving the mobility…
Elegant carbon fibre rollator to grab OTs’ attention at upcoming show
Aiming to grab healthcare professionals’ attention with an elegant and safe design, Topro has announced that it will be launching the TOPRO Pegasus carbon fibre…
Toyota showcases ‘mobility products of the future’ to support ageing population and provide greater freedom
Designed to meet the needs of those with reduced mobility, Toyota has showcased its “production-ready” battery electric vehicles (BEV) at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show,…
How Closomat is helping homes meet accessible and adaptable housing standards for elderly and disabled people
As the Government is urged to make accessible, adaptable housing mandatory within local plans, public and private sector housing developers are being offered a simple…
New walking aid promises to increase independence for people with restricted mobility at airports
A new mobility product aimed at increasing the independence and freedom of users in airports and other major public access venues has been launched by…
Physiotherapist-led robotic rehabilitation service to help people with mobility needs and paralysis improve their walking
Helping provide people with paralysis with free access to robotic rehabilitation, Dublin City University (DCU) has officially launched the DCU Exoskeleton Programme in collaboration with…
New mobility service model to revolutionise independent travel for people with mobility needs across the globe
Helping provide hassle-free transportation for people with reduced mobility, a new innovative mobility service model is looking to transform travel for mobility device users by…
Innovative walking aid acts as unique mobile assistant for people with reduced mobility
A team of researchers from US-based Columbia Engineering have combined electronics and computation technology with a simple cane to provide light-touch assistance for people with…