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[Tarkus]

Very cool concept fromHonda.

http://gizmodo.com/5...way-for-sitters

Be Big,
AMAC

[nomis]

I think I'd fall off.
It's a similar concept to the YikeBike developed in New Zealand a couple of years ago.

[Edinburgh Colin]

nomis, on 14 December 2011 - 10:26 AM, said:

I think I'd fall off.
It's a similar concept to the YikeBike developed in New Zealand a couple of years ago.

Did it ever take off? Do you see flocks of then zooming around in NZ?

[nomis]

Not yet. I believe they are only now getting into their marketing.

They are available for as little as $US2,000.

http://www.yikebike.com/

Edited by nomis, 14 December 2011 - 10:47 AM.

[Edinburgh Colin]

Damn Nomis,

That's a slick looking bit of kit, damn shame they didn't invent or sell it here before I gimped myself, would have loved to have a go on one of these!

EC

[wheeliebear75]

Both interesting concepts. Though I doubt they'll be outnumbering the w/c's at the next disability expo.

[Tetracyclone]

Love the gizmodo!

Honda will have something for us in the next 10 years!

[Tarkus]

wheeliebear75, on 17 December 2011 - 03:49 AM, said:

Both interesting concepts. Though I doubt they'll be outnumbering the w/c's at the next disability expo.

How very true.

Alternative mobility devices will become a larger part of our community as the population ages. United Spinals "Action" magazeene has a article this month on just this subject.
None of these concepts are aimed at taking over the w/c market. They are designed for the general population but will find there way into the hands of persons with disabilities. Universal Design so to speak.

There are some that will be able to use these new devices and others who can't. Not much different then it is now. Some can use a cane, others need a walker and still others need a chair.

I was told long ago by a wheelchair designer that "if you design a chair for all then you have designed it for none."
I tend to agree as there are so many variables when we talk about SCD/I.

Be Big,
AMAC

[Tarkus]

Tetracyclone, on 17 December 2011 - 04:09 AM, said:

Love the gizmodo!

Honda will have something for us in the next 10 years!

Check out the Stride Assit and the Body weight support systems . Very cool stuff .

http://asimo.honda.c...agement-assist/

Be Big,
AMAC

[wheeliebear75]

Tarkus, on 17 December 2011 - 03:43 PM, said:

wheeliebear75, on 17 December 2011 - 03:49 AM, said:

Both interesting concepts. Though I doubt they'll be outnumbering the w/c's at the next disability expo.

How very true.

Alternative mobility devices will become a larger part of our community as the population ages. United Spinals "Action" magazeene has a article this month on just this subject.
None of these concepts are aimed at taking over the w/c market. They are designed for the general population but will find there way into the hands of persons with disabilities. Universal Design so to speak.

There are some that will be able to use these new devices and others who can't. Not much different then it is now. Some can use a cane, others need a walker and still others need a chair.

I was told long ago by a wheelchair designer that "if you design a chair for all then you have designed it for none."
I tend to agree as there are so many variables when we talk about SCD/I.

Be Big,
AMAC

VERY true! Every so often I find someone who's back hurts UNLESS they're straight...."The straighter the better." for THEM. For me this would aggravate MY back pain every-time because I START hurting as soon as I'm even in a "reclined" position. I think we have a member here who uses a "segway" because their issue is when they sit, so they have to stand or lay down to lessen it. Funny how our needs are similar yet so different.

[Tetracyclone]

Tarkus, on 17 December 2011 - 03:49 PM, said:

Tetracyclone, on 17 December 2011 - 04:09 AM, said:

Love the gizmodo!

Honda will have something for us in the next 10 years!

Check out the Stride Assit and the Body weight support systems . Very cool stuff .

http://asimo.honda.c...agement-assist/

Be Big,
AMAC

I have seen this but do not consider it practical for myself, at least, at this time.

[Tarkus]

wheeliebear75, on 18 December 2011 - 02:05 AM, said:

Tarkus, on 17 December 2011 - 03:43 PM, said:

wheeliebear75, on 17 December 2011 - 03:49 AM, said:

Both interesting concepts. Though I doubt they'll be outnumbering the w/c's at the next disability expo.

How very true.

Alternative mobility devices will become a larger part of our community as the population ages. United Spinals "Action" magazeene has a article this month on just this subject.
None of these concepts are aimed at taking over the w/c market. They are designed for the general population but will find there way into the hands of persons with disabilities. Universal Design so to speak.

There are some that will be able to use these new devices and others who can't. Not much different then it is now. Some can use a cane, others need a walker and still others need a chair.

I was told long ago by a wheelchair designer that "if you design a chair for all then you have designed it for none."
I tend to agree as there are so many variables when we talk about SCD/I.

Be Big,
AMAC

VERY true! Every so often I find someone who's back hurts UNLESS they're straight...."The straighter the better." for THEM. For me this would aggravate MY back pain every-time because I START hurting as soon as I'm even in a "reclined" position. I think we have a member here who uses a "segway" because their issue is when they sit, so they have to stand or lay down to lessen it. Funny how our needs are similar yet so different.

I would be the Segway guy hence my interest in alternative mobility devices.
Sitting is brutal so the more I can "stay straight" the better.

Be Big,
AMAC