Step-Over-Caster Step-Climbing Casters for Wheelchairs Miyazawa Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Changes in proportion of primary caregivers living together with care recipients over 60 years of age
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, Overview of Heisei 20-year National Life Basic Survey

 

While the population of wheelchairs has increased, the range of activities has expanded with securing mental health and increasing involvement in society. However, the scope of activity is not all barrier-free, and steps are often obstacles

Electric wheelchairs are spreading for the first time, but expensive. Also, since the equipment is also largely restricted in location, it is the present situation that hurdles want to spread widely in modern times where economic development is slow.

1.Development of a mechanism that can reduce the burden of      overcoming steps of carers
2.Pursue low price using existing wheelchair

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