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A Standing Wheelchair For Safe Mobility Indoors and Out
Oren Tamari, CEO and creator of UPnRIDE Robotics, explained to MedicalExpo what makes the convertible stand-up wheelchair special.
MedicalExpo: The market offers many standing wheelchair solutions. How does the UPnRIDE differ?
Oren Tamari: The existing products on the market are usually only for indoor use, and limited to even, level surfaces. There are also static solutions to help wheelchair users to stand up for a while. The UPnRIDE, however, is a functional solution that allows being mobile while standing.
MedicalExpo: How does it work?
Oren Tamari: The UPnRIDE provides extra stability because the center of gravity of the user does not move when he or she changes from sitting to standing. The person’s mass is never outside the wheelchair. Furthermore, the user sits on an active, stabilized platform like in a Segway. Therewith, one always remains vertical to earth, and can pass tripping hazards easily.
