Monday.10-April-2023

What's Electric Drives for Wheelchair

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1.Moving around in a wheelchair can very quickly become extremely strenuous (slopes, paved roads, long distances, etc.). Therefore, it is understandable that one looks around for a means of propulsion. Various questions arise when choosing the aids: What should you choose? Is there really a product that is tailored to my needs and my rhythm of life? 

2.There are a variety of propulsion types: a fully electric chair, a manually propelled wheelchair with electric motors on the rear wheels, an electric wheel on the back of the chair, or an electric wheel that attaches to the front of the wheelchair.   

3. Systems with a motorized front wheel are being researched as part of this feasibility study. These have the advantage that they can be easily attached to a chair and can be uncoupled at any time, which allows users to move around autonomously without annoying additional weight. These systems offer a high gain in freedom and autonomy. 

4. The aim of this study is to collect as much information as possible about the different types of drives that can be purchased in Switzerland, and thus to provide a transparent comparison of the quality of each individual drive. In addition, the potential hazards associated with the stability and performance of these drives are highlighted. Future users are thus offered a reliable source of information that enables them to make an informed purchase tailored to their needs, abilities and desires.