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Tek Mobile Device Makes Wheelchairs A Thing Of The Past
2Apr2012 Filed under: Gadgets Author: Rebekah
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Imagine having been in an accident, and having been rendered paralyzed from the waist down. Adapting to a wheelchair is difficult enough, and when you think of how limited the world actually is for a paraplegic, it would certainly make you wonder why this type of mobilisation decice hasn’t been invented previously.
Looking at the man in the video, it looks like he’s only riding a segway, but on closer inspection, Yusuf Akturkoglu is actually a paraplegic mobilized the Tec Robodic Mobilization Device.
The device was invented to not only make everyday living much easier for people with spinal cord injuries, but also to give them more independance.
One of the most basic points of the mobilization device is its ability to allow its user to stand up, not unlike a person riding a segway. The device is easily mounted from the back, instead of from the front, unlike a conventional wheelchair. It also uses a simple suspension system that allows its user to stand up with just a light pull.
The mobilization device gives a degree of independance to the paraplegic user that most conventional wheelchairs are impossible to provide. Reaching for the high shelves when grocery shopping, or opening the freezer door may be things we take for granted everyday, but being confined to a wheelchair makes these actions near impossible. With the ability to stand using the mobile device, the user can easily perform these actions.
The best thing about the mobilization device is its size, with a width that is half of a conventional wheelchair, the user can navigate through narrow spaces and through places that are not adapted for wheelchairs.
The Tec Mobilization Device is already in the market in Turkey, and the company is looking to release the device for markets in Europe and the United States, where it will cost approximately US$15,000.
External Fixators
April 2nd, 2012 at 2:19 pm
The best thing about the mobilization system is its dimension, with a dimension that is 50 percent of a traditional motorized wheel chair, the person can get around through filter areas and through locations that are not tailored for motorized wheel chairs.
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April 2nd, 2012 at 2:50 pm
This wheelchair is an example of Technological advancement. Great effort by AMS team. But I think it’s expensive.
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April 2nd, 2012 at 3:00 pm
I like it, especially since you can stand up, which many disabled people can, they just can not go. Good technical development
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April 2nd, 2012 at 4:43 pm
That is a very good innovation and like you said, it’s a wonder that something like it wasn’t thought up sooner, as it opens up the world so much more for a paraplegic.
-Jean
zesty updates
April 2nd, 2012 at 5:15 pm
this is really good usage of already available simple technology.
zesty updates
April 2nd, 2012 at 5:17 pm
i just wish that every handicapped person could afford it.
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April 2nd, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Really amazing technology. I wonder how much that will cost and if that will be available to any pockets.
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April 3rd, 2012 at 10:23 am
$15,000 is definitely on the high side. I mean how many people can afford that kind of money honestly?
datadiary
April 3rd, 2012 at 5:30 pm
Wow,
Its so simple to use and fully technological…
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April 3rd, 2012 at 9:21 pm
Do you have to be disabled to have one of these? what about if your just lazy?
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April 4th, 2012 at 2:19 am
awesome technology . liked it very much
Colocation
April 4th, 2012 at 3:11 am
That is incredible how cool and innovative.
External Fixators
April 4th, 2012 at 7:01 pm
Really awesome technological innovation. I wonder how much that will price and if that will be available to any pouches.
HealthWrong
April 5th, 2012 at 7:57 am
This is a great technical invention for the disabled. But I must agree that the price is a bit on the high side. Only if it can make it cheaper.
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April 5th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
I think now no need to use wheelchairs after this mobile device
Mobile Reviews
April 6th, 2012 at 12:20 am
Nice invention. I hope they got a lot of input from the community.
Mobile Reviews
April 6th, 2012 at 12:26 am
@insurance……if you’re lazy, just go with the segway. Cheaper, and plus you can be a mall cop.
zesty updates
April 6th, 2012 at 8:20 am
I hope the chinese see this tech and creates a cheaper version of it
used tires
April 7th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
I think that is quite inevitable, zesty, but hopefully its construction is safe.
-Jean
Colocation
April 9th, 2012 at 9:09 pm
I think the price point is a bit high, but it is new tech.
HealthWrong
April 13th, 2012 at 6:49 am
Have they reduced the price so far?
Kashif
April 14th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
Its great help for people who need wheel chair, Best feature I think is of helping in stand up. Nice
Linkbulk
April 20th, 2012 at 12:35 pm
It’s look so really good. It can make me think than the other sport accessory. is it high price and shipping international?
John
April 24th, 2012 at 3:07 am
I think its nice replacement of wheel chair. I am happy to see advancement in this field as well.
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April 26th, 2012 at 6:57 pm
What brilliant thinking… new ideas can help people so much sometimes… great to see these mobile devices all around the world… Martin
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April 30th, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Not easy to invent or come out with machines that can help so many people, really hope they can make it smaller though, it stills look bulky.
Kashif
May 2nd, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Its really very helpful for the persons who are dependent on wheel chairs. hopefully now they will find a better alternative.
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May 3rd, 2012 at 9:38 am
It really is great to see that they are putting the effort in to making alternatives for wheel chairs for people that depend on them.
Mobile Reviews
May 12th, 2012 at 9:25 am
Wow! A whooping $15,000 for that amazing invention! Only the elites can avail this product. Too bad for the poor people, they are still stuck with the old wheelchair. I hope they will invent a low-cost equipment with such features.
Health Advices Tips
May 13th, 2012 at 10:22 am
most important must be easy to use and operate since we need to spend so much on this thing.
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May 14th, 2012 at 12:20 am
Great device, so glad to see such improvements in the medical field. But too bad price is out of reach for many disabled people.
IT Support
July 11th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
this is good news for people with disability as they will have a new given opportunity to live life with freedom. the only question is the price?
Edwin
July 15th, 2012 at 1:49 am
I like this very much and this things are very helpful to everyone and thanks for sharing.
richard
July 16th, 2012 at 11:09 am
this mobile device is a boon for disabled. Its compact size makes it even more likable.
m66
July 17th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
How heavy is this?
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July 19th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
Good invention, too bad it’s so expensive.. only rich people can afford it.
sims
July 26th, 2012 at 12:46 am
This is indeed very good. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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July 31st, 2012 at 2:21 pm
the best thing about the mobilization systems is its dimension, with a dimension that is 50% of a traditional motorized wheel chair, the person can get around through filter areas and through locations that are not tailored for motorized wheel chairs.
Selena Spice
August 3rd, 2012 at 10:49 pm
It’s always great to use technology in such purpose.
sinisa
November 27th, 2012 at 4:07 pm
Thinks like that, are always expensive beforethey came to mass production and automatisaton of process. Somebody rememeber prices of firs PC generation ? Or Dvd players ?
Cindy
December 29th, 2012 at 2:51 am
Yes like I remember paying $2500 for a 386 computer so many years ago. Now it aint worth crap. New things are always expensive, loses value over time.