In a test of the technology, the scientists had 29 volunteers make six consecutive runs through an obstacle course (pictured below), first in a regular wheelchair and then in the new one.

Employees at ETH Zurich have developed a wheelchair that can be steered using the backrest. This reduces the effort required and is easier on the shoulders, arms and hands of wheelchair users.

The WalkON Suit F1 employs a frontal-docking method, allowing users to wear it straight from their wheelchairs. This unique ...

KAIST researchers have unveiled a new wearable robot developed for completely paralyzed persons that can walk to them so that ...

Torrance Johnson, who has spinal muscular atrophy and uses a wheelchair, is determined to have a typical college experience.

Zan the Man is all smiles as he sits in his new electronic wheelchair. Zander Teubes, aka ‘Zan the Man’, finally got a much-needed wheelchair. The Alberton boy was diagnosed with Duchenne ...

Learn how Tesla's Optimus robot is transforming robotics with cutting-edge AI, obstacle avoidance, and human-robot ...

Every new yellow taxi in New York City must be wheelchair accessible under rules finalized by the Taxi and Limousine Commission on Friday, marking the latest step by officials to comply with a ...

All new yellow taxis in the five boroughs will need to be wheelchair accessible before they can legally pick up passengers, according to a new rule approved by the city’s Taxi and Limousine ...

The 84-year-old retired journalist, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2013, was in a wheelchair near the park’s pond. “He was in the wheelchair, with his wife and the home health aide ...

Hyundai unveils its INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric concept vehicle, reinforcing its clear commitment to hydrogen ...

Broker SPF Private Clients has arranged a £26.8m development loan for Bicester Motion on the 444-acre future mobility estate in Bicester, Oxfordshire.