Worlds lightest wheelchair
The world’s lightest wheelchair will be made from graphene
Swiss-based company Küschall, in partnership with a Formula 1 manufacturer, designed what they say is the world’s lightest wheelchair, made from graphene.
The Küschall Superstar, as the wheelchair will be called, has a frame that is 30 per cent lighter and 20 per cent stronger than classic carbon wheelchairs. Thanks to ‘space age’ material graphene, the frame of the wheelchair will weigh less than 1.5 kilograms (3 pounds).
Graphene, an atom-thin material made from graphite, is 200 times stronger than steel. One of the most trending materials, graphene has been used in many products, from paint to jackets, but for the wheelchair market, Küschall’s version is a first.
Using computer-aided design combined with the tube sizing, the company promises that the wheelchair will deliver an incredible performance. It’s top acceleration is 1.3 m/s2 and has 98 per cent propelling efficiency.
The Superstar will be tailor made to ensure a perfect fit for the user. It has an adaptable seating position and fully integrated seat cushion for optimal posture and comfort.
According to Küschall, 50 to 70 per cent of the wheel
“World’s lightest wheelchair” offers bespoke and comfortable solution for users
Küschall has set out to deliver the world’s lightest wheelchair called Superstar, which has been designed to give users optimal levels of posture and comfort.
As the chair is a tailor-made solution, it corrects users’ posture and maximises their performance by allowing them to choose the option which is the most suitable for them. The Superstar also comes with a variety of features such as adaptable seating positions, an adjustable backrest and a fully integrated seat cushion.
According to Küschall, its new chair offers the best weight to acceleration performance compared with other wheelchairs. As it is bespoke, the Superstar also reduces the risk of upper body extremities in the future because users are seated in the position which best suits their needs.
The company added that the wheelchair has superb power transfer through the entire frame, meaning it will respond quickly with every movement. Additionally, the chair’s road dampening properties provide an “effortless” glide” for users.
Küschall used aerospace materials and worked in collaboration with a Formula 1 manufacturer to create i
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