Electric Wheelchairs Designed for Universal Mobility

author: FutureCar Staff    

WHILL, a startup company based in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward, is dedicated to providing "fun and innovative mobility for all." Their focus is on developing and selling electric wheelchairs that cater to individuals with lower-body mobility impairments and elderly persons with weakened physiques.

WHILL's short-distance mobility vehicles have been gaining recognition for their practicality and ease of use. The company offers three models for sale: the Model C2, which can navigate steps up to five centimeters high and make small turns with a turning radius of 76 centimeters; the lightweight and foldable Model F; and the Model S, a type of mobility scooter. All models are designed to be operated intuitively, making them not only a practical means of transportation but also enjoyable to drive.

What sets WHILL's power chairs apart from ordinary electric wheelchairs is their design. Customers have the option to choose the color of the frame, and when riding, they can assume the same posture as when driving a car. Tomohiro Ikeda, executive vice president in charge of Japan business, explains that by designing their vehicles to fit seamlessly into people's daily lives, WHILL aims to alleviate the psychological barriers people may have to using them.

If you want to learn more about the current and potential applications of WHILL's innovatively designed power chairs and mobility scooters, you can read the full story on Japan 2 Earth. Additionally, you can find more articles on the environment and the challenges of achieving the SDGs on their new website, Japan 2 Earth (J2E), which aims to spark a transition to the future.

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Author: Shunichi Takahashi

FutureCar Staff