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Start-ups seek to breathe new life into stagnant wheelchair industry

Washington Post - Technology NewsFeb-19-2021, 15:03:02 GMT

The hardware and software system relies on radar sensors and a trio of cameras that enable the wheelchair to "see" what's around. Collision avoidance software then acts to prevent users from unwittingly bumping into walls and objects. The company baked in drop-off detection software to recognize nearby steps and sudden declines in the pavement. If a user is going up a steep ramp and is in danger of tipping over, the software sounds an alarm and can alert designated people nearby to help.

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