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Robotic wheelchair uses lasers to dock with cars

Read more: http://technology.newscient... A wheelchair can now be automatically docked and loaded into a van using a computerised system.  
 
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d9999w9999 (1 year ago) Show Hide
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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.
puerco567 (1 year ago) Show Hide
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why not use the same robot wheelchair like a car seat, and toilet jajaja
jakethefake14 (1 year ago) Show Hide
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uio
GeniusRocket (1 year ago) Show Hide
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amazing new technology!
NicNasty1981 (1 year ago) Show Hide
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or you can just get a chair that breaks down and lift it in yourself, or get someone to break it down for you
YTMrVulcan (1 year ago) Show Hide
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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.
Clockworkforest (1 year ago) Show Hide
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love the informative videos! Voice over rules, keep it up!
khaoticwarchild (1 year ago) Show Hide
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mgoodfel (1 year ago) Show Hide
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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!
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sorry for your disability man
cheers

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