Aaron Fotheringham Lands First Wheelchair Front Flip

There have been many posts on this blog about Aaron Fotheringham and his various stunts.  This time, during the Nitro Circus tour in New Zealand, he lands the first wheelchair front flip.  Check out the clip and see it for yourself.  The successful attempt is shown about a minute into the clip.  Enjoy!

Luis de Matos' wi-Go Project Uses XBox Kinect Sensors

Luis de Mato has started a project called wi-Go which "seeks to unite the technological knowledge and liability in the construction of a common path toward integration and improved quality of life."  In this project, wi-Go is a robotic shopping cart that utilizes the sensor technology found on the Xbox Kinect that enables the user, such as the disabled, to carry objects without the need to push a cart.  Like similar projects before it (See this past entry), this cart will follow the user by locking onto the nearby user and anticipate the intended direction the user is going to go.  Pretty amazing technology.  Check out the clip above.

Cha Inseon's Sliding Wheelchair With Integrated Sliding Seat

Sliding Wheelchair is ideal for people who are under special care and who find it difficult to move from their bed to the wheelchair. This wheelchair design features an adjustable height with a sliding seat that brings convenience to the chore of moving amid the chair and the bed. This design proves to be highly useful for the caregiver as well as the receiver of the care. Designed with universal design principles, the Sliding wheelchair boasts a moving seat. When the back handle is pushed downwards, the seat is lifted in order to meet the bed. Well, the seat slides sideways in order to maximize the comfort with which the move from wheelchair to the bed can be made hassle free.  More images after the jump.

Facundo Elias' Modern Wheelchair Concept

Many designers are trying to come up with unique next generation wheelchair concept in order to fall back on conventional materials and technology. The newest wheelchair design concept by Facundo Elias is worth appreciating. In terms of its overall design, the wheelchair features two large wheels for main support, one small wheel behind and a comfortable leg-resting pad. The seat offers real comfort, improving access for caregiver help and as well accommodates variousposters that are not provided via existing wheelchair designs. The backrest, seat pan as well as armrest designs are meant to address different postures including stable position for traveling at high speeds as well as prone to standing. The designer’s efforts are directed at grabbing attention to the requirements, which are not passably addressed in traditional wheelchairs.  More images after the jump.

April Fools Day Prank: Part Man Part Car Style

While April 1st has passed by about a week ago, this clip shows a really good April Fools Day prank being performed.  Shout out to Pat for pulling this prank off!  Enjoy!