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Note they specifically disclaim this as a medical device at the end. This isn't a 'wheelchair' as I would understand it. And the hands free element seems to r
by benj111 8y ago
Note they specifically disclaim this as a medical device at the end.
This isn't a 'wheelchair' as I would understand it.
And the hands free element seems to rely on whole body movement, so wouldn't be of use for people without the use of their muscles.
- EamonnMR 8y agoProbably because medical device classification is expensive and might not allow for "fun" wheelchairs like this one. The upshot is that health insurance probably won't pay for this.
- dogma1138 8y agoIt’s not that it wouldn’t allow it it would just make it even more expensive due to the certification process, requirements you’ll have to meet. Insurance wouldn’t pay for this in most cases anyhow so making it even harder to get to market and more expensive is pointless.
- benj111 8y agoYes I'm in 2 minds on how to interpret the lack of official certification, For the reasons you describe. Additionally I would guess these would face different laws to wheelchairs, I don't think they'd be allowed on pavements in my country for example, they would basically be classed as scooters / hoverboards.