
Battery Considerations in Mobility Aids
Thanks to the prevalence of electronic devices, battery technology has seen rapid advancement. We commonly think of the new electric cars, our robot vacuums or maybe our new cell phone that can hold a charge for days, even while streaming UHD video. Although for about 1% of the global population, these battery advancements have a unique benefit to mobility aids.
These 1% of our global community have disabilities that require them to use a wheelchair as mobility aids. These are often battery powered and have benefited greatly from the advancement in battery technology. Very similar to automotive batteries, these devices commonly used lead acid batteries. This technology was the foundation on which the motorized mobility aids industry was built. Lead Acid batteries are inexpensive to produce and are relatively light weight and long lasting.…