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New device makes wheelchairs obsolete. (wimp.com)
6 points by moinnadeem on July 26, 2013 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment



Warning: obnoxiously loud video autoplays. OP, it's better to link to the parent site for a HN submission, in this case http://www.matiarobotics.com/

But content-wise, this is fantastic - great tech solution, exactly what HN is about. This is the best pitch I have seen in in several years; Mrs. Browl was watching it over my shoulder and quipped that 'it's like a Segway that's useful.' Couldn't agree more.

Apparently due to go on sale at end of 2013 for about $15,000. Not so cheap compared to scooters, but factor in th reduced cardiovascular and psychological medical costs, and I bet insurance companies will be happy to get behind it. Again, fantastic. Great find, OP. Also, an obvious licensing opportunity for American investors.




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