Boosting Mobility Through Whill's All-Terrain Model M Wheelchair

Jan 08, 2017 06:26 PM EST | Hem Cervantes

Whill is the leader in intelligent personal electronic vehicles (EVs) that was built to boost mobility for persons with disabilities and for those disabled who would like to live life a little exciting even if they are in a wheelchair. A new model of wheelchair has been made which an FDA-cleared vehicle named Model M.

The Whill's Model M is an all-terrain wheelchair which handles rough surfaces without running into trouble or getting stuck. The wheelchair drives like a premium vehicle with a very little innovation in design and technology.

Model M looks bulky at first glance, but it occupies nearly the same amount of space as the manual wheelchair. It has a VARILITE Icon backrest with different profiles to choose from short, mid, tall or deep depending on how much support the user needs.

 It also comes with a "mouse-type" controller with a body point joystick options that are available for those who need more arm and hand support. The Model M wheelchair features an Omni-wheel technology that can tackle rough terrain and obstacles. It also has a compact shape and tight turning radius that could easily navigate tight spaces.

The Model M has an ultra-responsive controller which let the user move with power and precision. It has two powerful electric motors that are fuelled by 4WD. The arms of Model M are able to swing up and out. The seat has the ability to slide nearly 6 inches forward to bring the person out from the wheelchair without difficulties.

Moreover, it has a mobile app that could be found in the pipeline which provides assistance through wireless navigation for a safer way to move around. The Model M can get as much as 5.5mph speed and has a range of 15 miles on a single charge. Whill plans to introduce built-in software which has the potential to evolve as driverless technologies and a mobile app that help control navigation for safer mobility.

 

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