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Wheelchairs Are Getting Smarter
New wheelchairs use AI to avoid bumps, follow voice commands, and help users stay safe outside.
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- 1More Than Wheels
- 2wheelchair
- 3voice command
- 4obstacle
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Section 1
More Than Wheels
A wheelchair lets people who can't walk get around. Newer ones have AI inside. They notice steps and curbs and slow down on their own.
Some respond to voice — 'go to the kitchen' — and find the path on their own. They watch for low branches and uneven ground.
What smart wheelchairs do
- Avoid bumping into things
- Stop fast at unexpected steps
- Take voice or app commands
- Save your favorite paths
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The big idea: smart wheelchairs help people get around with less worry, but the rider is still in charge.
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