Welcome to a "sneak peek" article from the April edition of MechNews from GlobalSpec.
Three-wheeled carts, pushed by mail carriers, were the inspiration for a new wheelchair, though it took more than 25 years to bring it from concept to prototype. Colin Johanson's wheelchair design uses five wheels and is powered by a NiHM battery, allowing it to move at speeds up to 10 km/h and even climb curbs. Read full details of the design and applications of the "Kangan Roo."
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