Yusuf Akturkoglu was wheelchair-bound after suffering a spinal cord injury. He says the Tek RMD is "a freeing device," and that his quality of life is much closer to what it was before the accident.
Robotic wheelchair improves mobility —
Yusuf Akturkoglu was wheelchair-bound after suffering a spinal cord injury. He says the Tek RMD is "a freeing device," and that his quality of life is much closer to what it was before the accident.
The user has the option to convert the device to a chair-height position.
Robotic wheelchair improves mobility —
The user has the option to convert the device to a chair-height position.
In this standing position the operator can interact at eye level instead of looking up to speak to someone.
Robotic wheelchair improves mobility —
In this standing position the operator can interact at eye level instead of looking up to speak to someone.
"It's very fun to use," says Yusuf. "I like knowing I can stand up whenever I want."
Robotic wheelchair improves mobility —
"It's very fun to use," says Yusuf. "I like knowing I can stand up whenever I want."
Unlike a wheelchair, the Tek RMD is designed to be mounted from the back. With the aid of a spring mechanism similar to that on the rear door of an SUV, the user can pull himself into the device instead of lifting up and moving into a chair.
Robotic wheelchair improves mobility —
Unlike a wheelchair, the Tek RMD is designed to be mounted from the back. With the aid of a spring mechanism similar to that on the rear door of an SUV, the user can pull himself into the device instead of lifting up and moving into a chair.
The Tek RMD is currently only available in Turkey. Its cost is $15,000.
Robotic wheelchair improves mobility —
The Tek RMD is currently only available in Turkey. Its cost is $15,000.