
IIT Madras designs low-cost motorised wheelchair
The Hindu
According to an Institute release, of the three lakh wheelchairs sold in the country annually as many as 2.5 lakh are imported
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has designed a motorised wheelchair that can be used on roads as well as on uneven terrain. 'Neobolt' is a battery-operated vehicle capable of travelling at a speed of 25km/h and move up to 25 km per charge. The vehicle is a result of collaboration with organisations and hospitals working with persons with disabilities.
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