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Uploaded by on Apr 30, 2008

Read more: http://technology.newscientist.com/article/dn13805-robotic-wheelchair-uses-la...

A wheelchair can now be automatically docked and loaded into a van using a computerised system.

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  • As a wheelchair user, I have to say this kind of thing is completely impractical. The standard full-sized van with a rotating driver's seat is far more practical. And cheaper!

  • Docked the wheelchair 97.5% of the time. LOVELY. Even if it fails the chair can still be put away manually??? WTF is wrong with people. I can see the failure now...Me, alone and nobody around to get my wheelchair into the van. No thanks, I'll stick with my ENTERVAN. 99.99% reliable in actual use, not test conditions :) Stop humping the laser mini me.

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  • Awsome!

  • A wheelchair that breaks down would work, only of someone doesn't require a power wheelchair. Besides, I would hate to always have to call upon someone else to help me get into my car.

  • uio

  • why not use the same robot wheelchair like a car seat, and toilet jajaja

  • amazing new technology!

  • sorry for your disability man

    cheers

  • or you can just get a chair that breaks down and lift it in yourself, or get someone to break it down for you

  • love the informative videos! Voice over rules, keep it up!

  • kool

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