{"id":605170,"date":"2024-01-18T02:30:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T23:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T02:30:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T23:30:36","slug":"segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/","title":{"rendered":"#Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"single-box clearfix entry-content\" style=\"max-width:1050px;\">\n<input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-2.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>What is the ultimate freedom for those with lower limb disabilities bound to a wheelchair? A ride that not only helps get around with minimum external human assistance, but that allows one to stand up and sit down with similar convenience. Invaluable modifications have h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ened to the traditional wheelchair to reach closer to this dream of ultimate freedom.<\/p>\n<p>Joysticks are used for maneuvering the wheelchair through obstacles and mechanics are to allow a wheelchair to rise from the usual sitting position to semi-standing freedom. Addressing this facet with an outstanding new approach is the Kim-e, a segway-styled wheelchair users can stand upright in just a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n<p>Designer: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chronusrobotics.com\/\">Chronus Robotics<\/a><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-4.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-471397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-4.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-4.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"6683677248\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"1800dbfe03e7b4d563277650-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"1800dbfe03e7b4d563277650-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The brainchild of Chronus Robotics, a Lithuanian-based manufacturer, the Kim-e has been developed into a production model over four years of research, prototyping and perfecting. Unlike the traditional wheelchair, the Kim-e is instantly distinguishable with its two-wheeled design. There is no word on pricing or availability at the time of writing, presumably though, it should be out sometime later in the year. You can book a free test ride with Kim-e today.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-5.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-471398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-5.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-5.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Things are made ultra-convenient not just by the instant transformation of this wheelchair from sitting to standing in seconds, but more so by its hands-free functionality. Reportedly, Kim-e can be controlled by upper body movement to raise and lower the seat or glide the wheelchair through the crowd. And when you\u2019re ready to hit the road, it can fold up to fit into the boot of your car for easy transportation.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-1.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-471394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-1.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"1017606968\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 4px; margin: 18px auto 20px; text-align:center;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" type=\"1800dbfe03e7b4d563277650-text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"1800dbfe03e7b4d563277650-text\/javascript\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Drawing its power from a lithium battery onboard, Kim-e can power up fully in four hours and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> up to 30 km on a single charge at a top speed of 20 km\/h. This wheelchair, along with the built-in battery weighs 38 kg and has a payload bearing capacity of up to 90 kg. Kim-e may have a slightly lesser weight-carrying ability, but it is designed with safety in mind whether you use it in a traditional seated position at the work desk or while strolling upright with your friends in the mall.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-3.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-471396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-3.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad layout=\"fluid\" height=\"fluid\" type=\"doubleclick\" data-slot=\"\/3847355\/yd-select-amp\"><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<p>Kim-e is equipped with a scissor-lift-type mechanism which allows the seat to raise enough to put the occupant at the eye-level of your companion. No more pushing or tugging. Let your friend\/partner wall besides, while you maneuver the wheelchair on your off-road capable tires over sand, gravel or shallow water. At a semi-standing position, Kim-e straps the user\u2019s thigh and even supports one to climb slopes of up to 20 degrees without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-6.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-471399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-6.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-6.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-471400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-7.jpg\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-471400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-7.jpg\" alt width=\"1280\" height=\"850\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Segway-style, motion-activated \u2018standing\u2019 wheelchair helps users confidently navigate life\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/images\/design_news\/2024\/01\/segway-style-motion-activated-wheelchair-lets-user-stand-upright-and-move-about-with-confidence\/Kim-e-wheelchair-for-standing-and-sitting-7.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"swp-hidden-panel-wrap\" style=\"display: none; visibility: collapse; opacity: 0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"swp-content-locator\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<amp-ad width=\"100vw\" height=\"320\" type=\"adsense\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-0648786275385337\" data-ad-slot=\"9466393889\" data-auto-format=\"rspv\" data-full-width><\/p>\n<div overflow><\/div>\n<p><\/amp-ad><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"vcard author\"><br \/>\n<span>By<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Gaurav Sood<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.google.com\/publications\/CAAqBwgKMN63nwsw68G3Aw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2024\/01\/17\/segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=segway-style-motion-activated-standing-wheelchair-helps-users-confidently-navigate-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the ultimate freedom for those with lower limb disabilities bound to a wheelchair? A ride that not only helps get around with minimum external human assistance, but that allows one to stand up and sit down with similar convenience. 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