Trailblazers

Rolling Out Mobility Solutions

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Aired: March 17, 2023 (UTC)


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Personal mobility manufacturer WHILL is reinventing the wheelchair. It aims to create personal EVs that empower people and build a platform for short-distance mobility.
The company was founded by three members who drew on their respective design and engineering backgrounds. It has already rolled out models with wheels that can handle level differences, sensors that detect obstacles, and forward-looking designs.
And it is now tackling an issue presented by an aging society, going the distance in search of mobility solutions for the future.


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