The Israeli start-up Softwheel has created a self-cushioning wheel that can make life a lot easier for wheelchair users and cyclists. A wheelchair with these wheels can be ridden up and down stairs thanks to a built-in mechanism that can absorb shocks when hitting obstacles. As the inventors themselves explain, when the wheel rides on a flat surface, it behaves like an ordinary rigid wheel. However, if the wheel encounters an obstacle above a predetermined threshold, it "softens" and dampens the impact. The softness threshold can be changed to suit the owner's needs.
The Acrobat wheel employs a unique suspension system designed to make life easier for the wheelchair-bound. Comprising a three-pronged, moving, suspension system located between the wheel rim and hub, the technology absorbs the impact of curbs and stairs, allowing a smoother ride and a wider range of travel options. Softwheel's product...
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Israelis have invented a smart wheel
The Israeli start-up Softwheel has created a self-cushioning wheel that can make life a lot easier for wheelchair users and cyclists. A wheelchair with these wheels can be ridden up and down stairs thanks to a built-in mechanism that can absorb shocks when hitting obstacles.
As the inventors themselves explain, when the wheel rides on a flat surface, it behaves like an ordinary rigid wheel. However, if the wheel encounters an obstacle above a predetermined threshold, it "softens" and dampens the impact. The softness threshold can be changed to suit the owner's needs.
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