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  • Hands-free "ballbot" wheelchair prototype achieves major milestone

    Apr 10, 2023 11:30 am
    a sketch of the original concept design for the wheelchair

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    • a sketch of the original concept design for the wheelchair

    PURE - Personalized Unique Rolling Experience - is a hands-free wheelchair that rolls on a ball or “spherical” wheel. The rider simply leans in the desired direction of travel.