British Airways is testing autonomous electric wheelchairs at JFK
The wheelchair was designed by frequent CES favorite Whill.
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Adapter turns power wheelchairs into Xbox controllers
You only need an Xbox Adaptive Controller and some simple circuitry.
Via now provides veterans with free rides in the DC area
The ridesharing company just launched VetRides.
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Toyota unveils electric shuttles for 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo
The all-electric vehicles can each hold up to five passengers.
Lyft expands wheelchair accessible rides in LA and SF
The company is running a pilot test with dedicated Toyota Sienna vans.
5Toyota unveils finalists in $4 million quest to reinvent wheelchairs
There are also potential breakthroughs in exoskeletons.
Behind the quest to control a wheelchair with a smile
HooBox's 'Wheelie 7' system controls motorized wheelchairs via facial expressions.
Intel's AI wheelchair can be controlled by facial expressions
The Wheelie 7 makes the majority of motorized wheelchairs even more accessible.
Uber enlists outside help to improve wheelchair-accessible rides
It’s aiming to keep wait times down to 15 minutes or less.
Innovative wheelchair design isn’t for all wheelchair users
People with neuromuscular disorders might be left behind.
Google Maps can find wheelchair-accessible routes
The feature is rolling out to a handful of major cities.
Whill's new electric wheelchair is light, portable and fast
The Model Ci is available now for $4,000.
Robotic wheelchair gives you a piggyback ride
It promises to be much more accommodating for some patients.
Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airport
It's part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all.
Uber sued again for failing to accommodate disabled passengers
The plaintiffs claim that Uber only provides .1 percent of its fleet for people using wheelchairs.
Google Maps crowdsources info for wheelchair-accessible places
Now you can be sure that hot new restaurant can accommodate you.
6Tot Bot helps physically disabled toddlers explore
They'll be cruising around the house in no time thanks to this touchscreen-equipped chair.
Whill's all-terrain wheelchair is built for rough surfaces
The powered wheelchair has omni-wheels for obstacles and ramps.
Google Maps tells you if locations are wheelchair accessible
You won't have to worry about whether or not you can get into many buildings.