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“The product should become an extension of the user’s body.”
—— Core Insight from Participatory Research
This insight emerged from interviews with active wheelchair users who view assistive devices not as tools, but as integrated extensions of themselves—physically, cognitively, and emotionally.
About
Meet ElectroGlide, a motorized, electric attachment for wheelchairs that can provide dynamic auxiliary force according to user input.
It helps the user to power through times of injury, sickness, and other conditions that may affect their ability to push.
Or use it as a helping hand, there for you when you need it and easy to remove when you don't.
Jury Statement
ElectroGlide is a smart, motorizedwheelchair attachment that supportsyoung users through fatigue or injunwhile preserving their free choice ofmanual control.
Lightweight andadaptable, it empowers independenceand redefines assistive mobility asflexible and discreet.
This beautifullyillustrates the principle that great designis as much about adaptation asinvention. Well done!
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ElectroGlide was awarded in the iF Design Student Award 2025, selected as one of the top 70 winners from over 7,000 global entries, making it one of the most competitive and prestigious student design recognitions in the world.
With a compact Y-frame structure, modular motor units, and intuitive clip-on interface, ElectroGlide reduces upper-body strain while preserving the flexibility and independence of manual operation. Designed with inclusive mobility in mind, it supports smoother rides across diverse urban terrains without sacrificing aesthetics or usability.
ElectroGlide is a lightweight, detachable power-assist tool designed for manual wheelchair users.
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