Wheelchair Help For Disabled Infants

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Posted: 5:49 PM Nov 29, 2007
Last Updated: 6:13 PM Nov 29, 2007

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Researchers have discovered that infants as young as four months old can actually drive a robotic vehicle. A mini car called UD1 is computer driven with sensors and wheels.

It could be a major improvement for disabled kids who have to wait till they're three or five for mobilized wheelchairs.

Researchers have found the best drivers are babies who can't even crawl yet because they quickly discover this vehicle can get them around.

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Posted by: Reann Location: south wales uk on Sep 19, 2008 at 06:08 AM
my daughter is almost 2 as spina bifida and talipies , she's just been left with out mobility and the ones that we could get her are all exspensive , I think any body tryin to help little ones with mobility is great as children like Ashley need more help , as parents we try are best but there's only so much we can do it's not fair her watchin others runin around

Posted by: Charlotte & Camilla Location: Denmark on Jan 17, 2008 at 04:10 AM
Where can you watch the video? We are having a schoolsubjekt so we want to see it. We are from denmark, so my english isent so good, hope you can understand me!?

Posted by: Peggy Belmont on Dec 7, 2007 at 01:46 PM
Can I get the resource from you for the research on powered mobility and babies, please?

Posted by: Cathie Location: Infant and Toddler Connection of Fairfax/Falls Church, Virginia on Dec 6, 2007 at 08:18 AM
This is not a surprise. Three years ago our physical and occupational therapists with the cooperation of a local high school robotics team and a private consultant developed a motorized "baby walker", switch operated by the child, also equipped with sensors for steps and obstacles. This was designed for a child born without fully developed arms and legs. He was 11 months old. But, by the way, children with disabilities do not have to wait until they are 3 or 5 years old for motorized wheelchairs. We typically make sure kids who need them have them by age 2 years. Our agency would love to promote this vehicle for infant mobility, if one could be donated to our Assistive Technology Loan Closet. Not that I would really expect that to happen, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

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