the researchers Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has developed a motorized wheelchair vehicle that can be used not only on roads but also in uneven terrain. Called ‘neobolt‘, it has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and travels up to 25 km per charge.
NeoBolt has been developed by a team led by Professor Sujatha Srinivasan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and commercialized through a . start up Called ‘Neomotion’. The startup is co-founded by Professor Srinivasan and IIT Madras alumnus Swastik Saurav Das, who is its CEO. Neomotion.
The start-up has also developed and commercially launched a personal wheelchair ‘Neofly’. “The Neofly is a wheelchair that has been customized for the user. It is built to provide comfort, efficient propulsion, high maneuverability and superior ergonomics. A motor-driven attachment, the NeoBolt converts Neofly In a safe, road-worthy vehicle that can navigate any type of terrain we might normally encounter – drive through unpaved roads or climb a steep slope. And do it with ease as it has suspension to withstand shocks,” Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan said.
“Along with product warranties, we provide spare parts and after sales service so that our users can use the products hassle free. Our immediate focus is to expedite production and make NeoFly and NeoBolt available to users across India The NeoFly Personalized Wheelchair is available at Rs.39,900 and the NeoBolt Motorized Add-on for Rs.55,000. We offer convenient EMI options,” Dash said.
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