French startup WheelMove demonstrated a compact motorized wheelchair add-on at CES 2026 that not only acts as a power-assist device, but can also lift up a chair's small front wheels so it can ride ...

PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "I was getting fitted for a wheelchair and thought there should be a power assist system for manual chairs," said an inventor, from Nashua, N.H., "so I ...

Incorporating power-assist add-ons for manual wheelchairs can significantly improve the quality of life, autonomy, and ability for adults relying on this mobility aid, especially to age in place.

The Foundation selected the Companion Power Assist for its proven ability to increase mobility and improve community access for individuals using manual wheelchairs. The Canadian-made device quickly ...