General Motors has patented a technology for improving wheelchair accessibility in autonomous vehicles. The system involves identifying visual markers on the vehicle, deploying a ramp, tracking ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 14 (Reuters) - General Motors' GM.N robotaxi unit Cruise on Thursday unveiled a self-driving vehicle that is accessible to people with disabilities even as it waits for a key ...

There are people developing autonomous cars, boats, planes and, heck, even garbage-munching aquatic drones — so why not wheelchairs, too? That’s the mission of Brenna Argall, an assistant professor of ...

For decades, manual wheelchairs have been the traditional form of transportation for many with mobility issues, but maneuvering a manual wheelchair can put stress on the upper body. To help solve this ...

The Firefly by Rio Mobility is an electric motor that attaches to a wheelchair. It allows people to reach speeds of 12 mph without switching to a traditional power chair. Story and editing by Carl ...

The BraunAbility MXV has features like removable front seats, so an owner can drive the car from a wheelchair, and a keyfob that automatically opens the sliding door and extends the access ramp. The ...

Owning one of the best electric wheelchairs can make a huge difference in a person's day to day. Designed to help those who have difficulty walking, these motor-based chairs tend to have a variety of ...

For people who need a wheelchair but still have use of their arms, self-propelled wheelchairs can be a source of pride. But the labor takes a toll on the arms, with many manual-wheelchair users ...