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Robotic Wheelchair Uses Lasers to Dock with Cars
“A laser-guided robot wheelchair that automatically docks with the user’s vehicle and loads itself into the back could give disabled drivers more freedom.
Using the new system, the user opens the door of their van and presses a button to lower the front seat so they can climb in. A remote control is then used to drive the chair round to the back of the van.
From here on, a computer inside the vehicle takes over. Using radio signals and laser guidance, it positions the chair onto the forks of a lift that hauls the wheelchair on board, and closes the door.”
