Hardly a few days have passed after we had a look at the Pupil, the Robotic chair for the visually impaired, the National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities in Japan has come up with the new ‘Intelligent Wheelchair‘ for physically disabled that comes equipped with camera pointing towards every direction. These cameras are mounted just above the head of the person in chair to give a complete 360-degrees view.
The cool concept is that whenever the cameras see any obstacle in the way, the wheelchair comes to a halt or stops at the moment. You could even transfer the blend of video feeds to a cellphone, thanks to the integrated WiFi capability. The ‘Intelligent Wheelchair‘ will also allow the rider to move the chiar in exact direction merely by gestures.
Via: Engadget
