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technology1 year ago

"Honda Unveils Groundbreaking VR-Powered Mobility Experience at SXSW 2024"

Honda has announced an "extended reality" experience that combines virtual reality with its self-balancing Uni-One wheelchairs, aiming to elevate the VR experience by allowing users to simulate racing through immersive landscapes. The hands-free device responds to a user's movements, allowing them to move in various directions by shifting their weight. While the experience is meant for entertainment, not for people with disabilities, Honda sees potential for it in malls, theme parks, and entertainment facilities. The Uni-One, based on Honda's Uni-Cub device, will debut at SXSW and offers a top speed of 3.7mph and a range of up to five miles.

via The Verge|
#extended-reality#honda#mobility-devices
travel1 year ago

"Frustrated Flyer Longs to Ditch Damaged Chair"

Deanna Vaillancort-Thompson experienced her second wheelchair damage in less than a year, this time on a Delta Air Lines flight, leaving her new power chair virtually unusable. Despite some positive experiences with Delta, the incident has left her worried about future travel with her medical equipment. More than 30 disabled travelers have shared similar stories of mobility device damage, prompting Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to pledge improvements in wheelchair handling, as airlines continue to damage over 10,000 devices per year on average.

via USA TODAY|
#airlines#delta-air-lines#disability
travel1 year ago

"Walt Disney World Introduces Enhanced Wheelchair Access on New Buses"

Walt Disney World has introduced a new fleet of buses with a new Q-Straint system for securing mobility devices like wheelchairs and ECVs. The buses maintain their familiar appearance but now feature USB chargers for guests. The Q-Straint system allows guests to easily secure their mobility devices with the assistance of bus drivers, ensuring a more accessible and convenient experience for all visitors.

via WDW News Today|
#accessibility#buses#mobility-devices
technology2 years ago

Urtopia Unveils Electric Bike with ChatGPT Voice Interaction

Urtopia has become the first electric bicycle company to integrate ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, directly into its e-bike. The integration allows riders to interact with the e-bike through voice commands, providing real-time assistance based on their needs. While the integration of AI chatbots into e-bikes offers unique advantages such as navigation instructions and fitness tracking, there are challenges to consider, including rider distraction and data privacy.

via Electrek.co|
#ai-integration#chatgpt#electric-bicycles