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  2. Walker (mobility) - Wikipedia

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    A different approach to the walker is the rollator, also called wheeled walker, invented by the Swede Aina Wifalk in 1978. Wifalk had polio. [9] [10] Although originally a brand name, "rollator" has become a genericized trademark for wheeled walkers in many countries, and is also the most common type of walker in several European countries.

  3. Mobility aid - Wikipedia

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    A mobility aid is a device that helps individuals with mobility impairments to walk or improve their overall mobility. [1]These aids range from walking aids, which assist those with limited walking capabilities, to wheelchairs and mobility scooters, which are used for severe disabilities or longer distances that would typically be covered on foot.

  4. Mobility scooter - Wikipedia

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    These 3 wheel mobility scooters are typically the cheapest options. 4 wheel mobility scooters are more stable than three wheel mobility scooters and can be folding, travel, or heavy duty. Usually they are more expensive than a three-wheel mobility scooter, but offer better stability, longer battery life, and an increased weight capacity.

  5. Wheelchair - Wikipedia

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    The addition of geared, all-mechanical wheels for manual wheelchairs is a new development incorporating a hypocycloidal reduction gear into the wheel design. The 2-gear wheels can be added to a manual wheelchair. The geared wheels provide a user with additional assistance by providing leverage through gearing (like a bicycle, not a motor).

  6. Motorized wheelchair - Wikipedia

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    A motorized wheelchair, powerchair, electric wheelchair, or electric-powered wheelchair (EPW) is a wheelchair that is propelled by means of an electric motor (usually using differential steering) rather than manual power. Motorized wheelchairs are useful for those unable to propel a manual wheelchair or who may need to use a wheelchair for ...

  7. Segway - Wikipedia

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    The first patent of human transporter was filed in 1994 and granted in 1997, [4] followed by others, [5] including one submitted in June 1999 and granted in October 2001. [ 6 ] Prior to its introduction, a news report [ 7 ] about a proposal for a book about the invention, development, and financing of the Segway PT [ 8 ] led to speculation ...

  8. Walking vehicle - Wikipedia

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    A quadruped walker, the General Electric Walking truck, on display at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum. A walking vehicle is a vehicle that moves on legs rather than wheels or tracks. Walking vehicles have been constructed with anywhere from one to more than eight legs.

  9. Invacar - Wikipedia

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    Developments, including an extended wheelbase, widened track and use of Austin Mini wheels, saw the Invacars through to the end of the final DHSS contract in 1977. [4] More than 50 variants were produced. Half of the Invacars were made by AC Cars in Ditton, with the rest made by Invacar Ltd in Thundersley, Essex. [5]

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