Toyota's "walk Me" Wheelchair Walks on Legs and Climbs Stairs [video]
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Toyota's 'Walk Me' wheelchair prototype is met with skepticism due to its lack of safety features and absence of a wheelchair user in the promotional video, raising concerns about its practicality and user-centered design.
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My brother uses a wheelchair and the arm rests, leg rests, brakes, seat cushion, and options for human assist are all there for safety and comfort -- and missing from this device.