browsing the web for something to post, I came across this idea, what do you all think about it, do you think it would be practical ?
Motorized wheelchairs are a great invention, giving millions of disabled people mobility and independence but they’re still prohibitively expensive. Even with insurance, it can take families years to save up the cash to buy one. An alternative is the NEWS (New Electric Wheelchairs) by Ju Hyun Lee. The contraption attaches to any standard wheelchair giving you instant motorized power. Great for hospitals, nursing homes, physical therapy centers, and a future episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Spinergy came out with the ZX-1 Power Add-On, basically the same thing. Almost as expensive as a power chair, and transport requires specialized equipment as power chair. A less powerful option is the Smart Drive Power Assist, which is totally transportable and works surprisingly well, really cool together with Freewheel. All these options are mighty expensive!