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PneuMobility

People with disabilities who require powered mobility assistance currently have no choice other than electric devices with expensive, slow-charging batteries. These devices are also incapable of being exposed to wet environments due to the electronics used to drive them. As a result, users are restricted from participating in water activities – such as going to a pool, waterpark, or beach – and users must transfer out of the device when it’s time to take a shower. The PneuChair and PneuScooter are driven using only compressed air, which removes the need for electronics. Without batteries on board, the devices weigh a fraction of electric powered devices, recharge in minutes, and no longer require expensive battery replacement. The PneuChair is currently in use at Morgan’s Inspiration Island, a waterpark in San Antonio, Texas, designed for children with special needs.

PneuChair

PneuScooter

Technology Description

PneuMobility’s pneumatic powered system consists of air tanks, air powered motors, air lines, and control valves. This air-powered design reduces maintenance, and anyone with basic technical skills can troubleshoot a problem if one arises. The system can be recharged an infinite number of times without losing performance, can be thrown away without any environmental concerns, and doesn’t need to be replaced during the lifetime of the mobility device. While battery-powered devices can take up to eight hours to recharge, PneuMobility devices can be recharged in as little as 5 minutes.

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Stage of Development

Fully operational prototypes of the 1st generation PneuChair and 2nd generation PneuScooter have been created and undergone ISO 7176 standards testing. Both devices are in the beginning stages of pilot testing. An international PCT application was filed in January 2017 and is currently pending.