Whill receives FDA approval for the Model M, its new mobility device
From: Tech Crunch - 03/21/2016

Japanese startup Whill's Model M, a motorized wheelchair alternative, has
received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration in the US. This
means that the Model M can now be prescribed by physicians as a medical
device and covered by insurance.

Whill's products use a patented wheel that allows users to make tighter turns
in all directions, increasing their mobility and allowing them to maneuver
easily on rough or sloping surfaces. The Model M includes several new
features, including arm supports, pressure relief handles, and adjustable
back support, that are necessary in medical devices.

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http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/21/whill-receives-fda-approval-for-the-model-m-its-new-mobility-device

Links:
Whill (with video 1:40)
http://whill.us

TechCrunch Tokyo 2012 Winner Whill's Sleek Wheelchair Alternative Is Ready
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http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/11/whill-typea

Will the Whill Hi-Tech Wheelchair Sell?
http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/will-the-whill-hitech-wheelchair-sell

Submitted by Eric Valanis