Engineers create swivel car seat to help disabled people travel
Bengaluru engineers designed a special car seat that rotates to help over one thousand people with disabilities travel comfortably across India.
Bengaluru resident Rashmi Sampath found her sixteen year old daughter could now travel long distances.
They initially designed a swivel seat for a Toyota car.
Car seat rotates outward so passengers can sit safely before sliding into the vehicle.
TransPlus helps caregivers transfer people safely.
Jatin Gandotra from Amritsar now helps his relative who suffered a stroke get into cars more comfortably. He uses the innovative swivel seat technology for easy access.
He stated that being dependent on others for basic tasks is very painful. Accessible mobility brings satisfaction and dignity back to patients.
Families can now travel together freely without anxiety. Children gain confidence to explore the world beyond their homes.
This invention restores independence for people with disabilities. It removes the painful struggle of entering vehicles through manual lifting or unsafe techniques.
Families can now travel together freely without anxiety. Children gain confidence to explore the world.
The technology ensures safety for all users. It supports people with paralysis and Parkinson's disease.
Accessibility allows for shared family experiences and freedom. The design fits most Indian car models without permanent changes.
“To be dependent upon anybody is very, very painful”