The Types of Different Mobility Tools
Mobility scooters and wheelchairs are divided into two categories: manual and electric. Manual mobility tools are mainly wheelchairs, which are divided into two types: self-propelling wheelchairs and push-wheelchairs / Transport Chairs;
and there are many types of electric mobility tools, which have various types according to size and function Forms, such as mobility scooters, ordinary electric wheelchairs, smart wheelchairs and other categories.
The following table lists the six most basic product types. There are different applicable groups of people. They can be arranged according to the flexibility of the vehicle from high to low: Sports wheelchair> General electric wheelchair> Smart scooter> Functional electric wheelchair> Traditional mobility scooter> Hand-held wheelchair. The following describes the product form, operation requirements, and applicable people of these six categories.
Sports Wheelchairs
Product Form: light body, low backrest, small upper body movement restrictions, high flexibility, mainly used for young people with disabilities, easy to use in barrier-free road conditions.
Operational requirements: Can be operated independently without assistance.
Applicable people: People with normal intelligence, loss of walking ability, strong upper limbs, and independent travel needs.
2. Common Electric Wheelchairs
Product Form: electric drive, easy to control, mainly used for handicapped people and the elderly indoor and outdoor short-distance use, the ability to cross obstacles is weak, the guide wheel is easy to get stuck, it is best to be accompanied.
Operation requirements: Can be operated independently without assistance.
Applicable people: People with normal intelligence, loss of walking ability, and the need for independent travel.
3. Intelligent Scooters
Product form of intelligent scooter: A new generation of scooter, which has both indoor and outdoor scenes. The unique tire design makes the product have both outdoor obstacle-crossing capability and indoor small-range steering capability.
Operation requirements: Can be operated independently without assistance.
Applicable people: People with normal intelligence, difficulty walking for a long time, and those with independent travel needs.
4. Functional Electric Wheelchairs
Product form of functional electric wheelchair: There are electric wheelchairs with different functions such as reclining, standing, and climbing stairs, which are mainly used for people with severe disabilities.
Operation requirements: some can be operated independently, and some need human assistance (such as most climbing machines).
Applicable people: people with normal intelligence, loss of standing ability, standing, climbing and other special needs.
5. Traditional Mobility Scooter
Product form: There are mechanical steering handles, which are mostly used for elderly outdoor mobility. The working principle is similar to that of a battery car. The product size and steering radius are large and cannot be used indoors.
Operation requirements: Can be operated independently without assistance.
Applicable people: people with normal intelligence, difficulty walking for a long time, people who have the need to go out, and have a certain driving ability.
6. Hand-push Wheelchair
Product form of hand-push wheelchair: The most traditional form of wheelchair, metal frame structure, generally foldable, easy to carry, basically has no extension function.
Operational requirements: the caregiver is required.
Applicable people: people with weak upper limbs and poor ability to travel independently.
