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Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Accessible self-driving transport in Florida in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 3 years ago
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Very true. I’ve only had a bus driver tie my wheelchair down once, but it was in a mountainous area – and was glad he did!
gbgb started the discussion Walking exoskeletons in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 3 years ago
There is a good article here:
about combining Artificial Intelligence with Exoskeletons.
That could make traveling a lot easier!
gbgb replied to the discussion Accessible self-driving transport in Florida in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 3 years ago
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Here are some photos of the AVAs operating in Oslo Norway in 2019.
It is in a tourist bus loading area so it’s not as dangerous as it looks. Everything moves at about 15 miles per hour. I don’t remember if they had automatic ramps or not. I suspect (but don’t tell the Health and Safety guy) that at 15 m/h or 25 k/h tying a power chair down may…
Josh Grisdale started the discussion Accessible self-driving transport in Florida in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 3 years ago
Accessible self-driving transport in Florida
Just listening to the @youraccessiblelife podcast and learned about this self-driving public transportation option in Florida.
Personally, I hope that they add an automatic ramp in the future. Also, there may be an issue when they fully remove the staff – who will strap down the wheelchair?
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion World's First Level 3 Self-Driving Production Car Now Available in Japan in the forum Mobility Devices, Gadgets and Technology 3 years ago
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Well, I guess they can just change the body!
I certainly am looking forward to self driving cars – imagine the places we can explore!Though “Traffic Jam Pilot” may be bad naming….- Load More
