AT&T, Permobil Partner on Connected Wheelchair From: eWeek - 09/14/2015 By: Nathan Eddy Telecommunications giant AT&T and health IT company Permobil, which specializes in power wheelchairs, announced they developed a proof of concept solution that wirelessly connects wheelchairs to increase user independence. The connected wheelchair concept uses AT&T's Internet of Things (IoT) technology so that the chair can be monitored for comfort, performance, maintenance requirements and location. The solution, which is being developed and tested at the AT&T Foundry for IoT innovation, allows users to access data that impacts their everyday life and can be remotely accessed in the secure cloud and shared with caregivers, fleet technicians, and clinicians. One feature is the ability for users to know if their seat cushion pressure is out of range, which can lead to life-threatening pressure ulcers. The two companies said they plan to continue to enhance the connected wheelchair concept and add services like access to home controls and remote monitoring to increase user independence and freedom. Read the entire article at: http://www.eweek.com/small-business/att-permobil-partner-on-connected-wheelchair.html Links: AT&T and Permobil Unveil the Connected Wheelchair Proof of Concept at CTIA http://about.att.com/story/att_permobil_unveils_connected_wheelchair.html Permobil’s Virtual Seating Coach http://www.permobilus.com/virtualseatingcoach.php Connected Wheelchair Increases Independence and Freedom http://www.mdtmag.com/news/2015/09/connected-wheelchair-increases-independence-and-freedom