Yes, There is an App for That! iPhone Application for Power Wheelchairs

posted on Dec 08 by Stacy in the Disability News, Technology category

A new application by wheelchair controls company Dynamic Controls has just been released, which checks for diagnostic problems and gives the user access to speed information, compass data, and other real-time information about their power wheelchair. The application is made for Apple’s iPhone or iPod Touch, and it connects to the wheelchair via Bluetooth. It also comes with a cradle to charge the iPhone or iPod.

The CEO of Dynamic Controls, Charlotte Walsh was glad to take the opportunity to use Apple’s developer program to develop this application. She said, “We recognised the iPhone has revolutionised the way people communicate and saw the opportunity to develop this solution for wheelchair users.”

While the application cannot control the wheelchair, it can be fitted to any Dynamic Controls DX, DX2, or Shark wheelchair control system. Once it is installed (the installation is quick and easy - similar to installing a Bluetooth headset), the user has access to a wealth of real-time information about their power wheelchair.

While some people consider Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch purely entertainment devices, there have been many applications and features that have been truly unique and innovative.

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