Traditional wheelchairs certainly increase accessibility for people with physical disabilities, but they can still be limiting. A recent Medgadget article discussed a new product that aims to change that. The Rig, aka ‘Not a Wheelchair,’ is a four-wheeled wheelchair that employs electric bicycle components to help people with lower limb paralysis enjoy long treks (up to 100 miles!) on rugged terrain.
New Four-Wheel Wheelchair Lets Disabled People Go Off-Roading
The developers are calling it an electric bike, not a medical device.
Jul 9, 2020
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