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5 stories tagged with "Mobility Innovation"
Exoskeletons Go from Sci-Fi to Store Shelves in 10 Years
Innovation•Aug 24

Exoskeletons Go from Sci-Fi to Store Shelves in 10 Years

Robotic exoskeletons have leaped from experimental labs to everyday consumer products in just a few years. The tech that once seemed like pure science fiction could soon be as common as smartphones.

Nature News•2 min read
EU Invests €63B to Connect Europe by Rail and Road
Global News•Apr 24

EU Invests €63B to Connect Europe by Rail and Road

The European Union is spending €63.2 billion to revolutionize how people move across borders, building everything from bike paths to high-speed rail hubs. A new TV series shows how these massive infrastructure projects are making it easier for millions to travel between European cities.

France 24 English•2 min read
Electric Off-Roader Lets Wheelchair Users Hit the Trail
Videos•Mar 29

Electric Off-Roader Lets Wheelchair Users Hit the Trail

A Canadian company just launched an electric four-wheeler that lets people with limited mobility explore beaches, forests, and snowy trails alongside their friends. The Bowhead Ranger turns rough terrain into accessible adventure.

New Atlas•2 min read
AI Wheelchairs Navigate Rooms on Voice Commands
Innovation•Mar 20

AI Wheelchairs Navigate Rooms on Voice Commands

Scientists in Germany have built smart wheelchairs that respond to voice commands like "drive me to the coffee machine" and avoid obstacles automatically. The technology could reach everyday users within a decade, helping people with severe disabilities gain new independence.

IEEE Spectrum•3 min read
50 People Get Wheelchairs That Drive Like Electric Cars
Innovation•Mar 5

50 People Get Wheelchairs That Drive Like Electric Cars

A woman in India who couldn't move freely now drives herself to work in a wheelchair that doubles as an electric vehicle. Fifty people with disabilities just received these life-changing mobility devices that work indoors and outdoors.

The Hindu•2 min read