Xiaomi has recently been granted a new patent. The patent in question is for a new Smart Wheelchair that is adaptable to the user. Meaning, it can possibly adjust itself to offer the user better comfort.
The patent was spotted by ITHome and was titled under “Smart Wheelchair Adjustment Method, Smart Wheelchair Adjustment Device and Electronic Equipment” with its publication number being CN110693654B. As per the patent’s description, the Chinese tech giant talks about a method through which the smart wheelchair would be able to adapt to the user while in use. In other words, the smart wheelchair can adjust according to the user on the go without any human intervention/input.
To achieve this automatic adjustments, it would have to first obtain the users information. This would allow it to change certain aspects to better suit the users. Notably, these adjustments would not only depend on the user’s physique but also the environment around the user of the smart wheelchair. The wheelchair would even be able to adjust the height, or even shift the inclination angle of the back rest to offer better comfort to the user while also enhancing the user experience.
Interestingly, the patent description describes certain physical features of the smart wheelchair as well. The company on having the wheelchair be able to collect information in real time regarding its surroundings by collecting sounds and images. This means that it would house a number of sensors, including cameras and microphones, that might help it to determine whether the user is at home or outdoors. Although, this is just speculation at the moment, so take it with a pinch of salt for now.
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