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New SafariSeat wheelchairs made from bicycle parts help East Africans roam rough terrain

One in 200 people in East Africa need wheelchairs, but don't yet have them. SafariSeat has developed an all-terrain,...

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Toyota announces return of the stair-climbing iBOT wheelchair

This week Toyota revealed plans for its second generation iBOT prototype, a wheelchair so adaptable it allows people...

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The ‘Carbon Black’ is the slickest wheelchair you’ve ever seen

Made from ultra-lightweight carbon fiber, the Carbon Black wheelchair is not just a piece of medical equipment;...

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This lucky tortoise can walk again thanks to a custom-built LEGO wheelchair

When humans encounter mobility problems, we have a host of options that range from walkers to prosthetics, but...

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