Think of all the lives that could be changed with the use of a Segway wheelchair! Josep Mora from Barcelona, Spain has modded a traditional (stand-up) Segway into a wheelchair version. The unit is still as portable as a wheelchair and can be put into your trunk – and probably even your backseat. Segway (the company), if you’re not already working on this product, contact Josep and get going on it already!
Segway transformed into a hip wheelchair
by at February 7, 2007 4:41 pm
Sections: Gadgets / Other, Miscellaneous, Transportation
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Around the same time the Segway came out there was a wheelchair version. I haven't heard much about it over the years though… I guess the market is not as big.
I am not sure if this technology was bought by Johnson and Johnson or if this version is a competitor but it looks the same.
http://www.ibotnow.com/ibot/
Segway and the iBOT is not a competitor it belong to the same inventor
Please send me the address of Josep Mora from Barcelona I would like to get the same
Please don’t guess that the market is not as big. The handicap market is evaluated as more than a billion dollars per year in the US.
I would like to remind people that the iBOT was introduce before the Segway and found a good interest for all. That’s Universal Design!
Ibots are very expensive ($30,000US), but will climb steps. Segways only run about $6,000US. There are seats made by Segovater in the US, but not as nice (I think).
Hello,
I am a paraplegic from a motocross accident about 6 years ago and have always loved the segway and I saw the video of a wheelchair type of one and got very excited!
Are they in production and if so what is the price, availabily and any info you can give me!
Please respond asap as this would give me great freedom and some fun!
Sincerly
Steve Swift
I would like to know the availability of the wheelchair version. I am located in AZ. Please put me on list to recieve information.
How can I try one in the US?
Please send me any info on the segway wheel chair.
Thanks guys
Al
Hi I am a T-3 Paraplegic from a Car Wreck 26 years ago, I am now 49 years old, and any information on how I can get a Segway Wheelchair like the one Josef Mora has on The You Too Video, PLEASE send Me the information to my e-mail at: alan.duboyce@yahoo.com I am ready now to have one built yesterday! I have used a chair now for 26 years, and this is the coolest chair I have seen in all those 26 years. Yes they had the Ibot for $30,000.00 Dollars, but they went out of business In 2009, because I think in the whole time they were in production they only sold 10 of them. I test drove one, but at 30 Grand , nobody can afford that. At least this Segway Wheelchair, if I can find Josef Mora , or someone to build me one, probably will keep the price under $10,000.00. I know a regular Segway is about 6 Grand, so the wheelchair custom built one can't be much more. Certainly not 30 GRAND! That is why the Ibot went out of business. Please if anyone out there knows how I can get a hold of Josef Mora to build me one I would be Greatful. Thank You Very Much, and I Hope To Hear Something Soon. Thanks Alan D………………………………
Hi there:
I am 66 years old with a defunked right hip replacement. After surgery I developed a blood clot that pinched the siatic nerve so bad that it left my left leg and foot numb. With physical theropy, I am able to walk ever so gingerly with a cane, but I have very little control of my right foot. I'm also diabetic, which doesn't help.
I would like any and all information on the segway sitdown wheel chair by Josep Mora. Also if it can be ubtained here in Las Vegas plus a price list if possible. Please respond to my e-mail address.
Thank-you for your attention.
Rolland Olk