A New Zealand designer is revamping the traditional wheelchair design with a new model that frees the arms of the user. Instead of using the hands to create movement, the user moves their upper body to direct the two wheels.
Whakaanui kē. Think differently.
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Mahi māia. Act courageously.
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Panoni mauroa. Create lasting change.
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Whakaanui kē. Think differently.
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Mahi māia. Act courageously.
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Panoni mauroa. Create lasting change.
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I THINK DIFFERENTLY: NZ-designed self-balancing wheelchair goes hands-free
A New Zealand designer is revamping the traditional wheelchair design with a new model that frees the arms of the user. Instead of using the hands to create movement, the user moves their upper body to direct the two wheels.