All Entries in the "New On The Scene" Category

A Human Powered Hand Cycle Concept

The GTcompello wheelchair is a human powered tilting trike which allows paraplegics and quadriplegics with adequate hand and arm function to access road terrain for activities such as touring and racing.

It’s presently in the running for a James Dyson Foundation design award. It certainly has a great futuristic look!

Sunrise Faucet Is Smart And Adaptive

One of the coolest things about 21st century technology is the focus on making everyday devices “smart” or predictive.

While the Sunrise Faucet from Renshui was not designed specifically as adaptive or assistive technology, it sure looks like it will fit the bill.

Home Environment Control With iPhone and iPod Touch

Controlling the home environment can be quite the challenge for people with disabilities.

I recently spotted the Redeye Mini, a small gadget that hooks up to an iPhone or iPod Touch and allows you to control a number of home or work devices. While not developed specifically as assistive technology, the Redeye Mini and its big sibling Redeye may just be the right number for some people with disabilities.

New Power Add On Trike For Manual Wheelchairs

New on the scene is the No Limits Trike.

A power add on that will give a manual wheelchair off-roading capabilities while maintaining street use and portability. Pretty cool!

Sur Step – A New Innovation In Cane Technology

Something you don’t see often- A new innovation in cane technology. Tru-Motion Dynamics recently developed the Sur Step, a lightweight quadcane with a revolutionary base design.

First Off The Line Wheelchair Accessible Consumer Vehicle to Go On Sale

The first purpose built (not a conversion) wheelchair accessible van is going on sale. The MV-1 has some cool features as well as an option for running on compressed gas.

New Zippie Zone Pediatric and Teen Wheelchair

Sunrise Medic introduces the Zippie Zone pediatric and teen manual wheelchair for active users.