How to choose an electric wheelchair?

The Consumer Association issued electric wheelchair consumption tips and pointed out that when purchasing electric wheelchairs, consumers should choose based on the usage scenario and wheelchair functions. The specific selection basis can refer to the following points:

1. If consumers pursue a good driving control experience, when purchasing, they need to judge the ease of use of the wheelchair in situations such as straight driving, large steering, small steering, etc., and choose a model with moderate sensitivity, smooth driving, control effect and elderly consumption in these scenarios. A wheelchair that matches the user’s expectations.

2. If consumers are concerned about the interface operation of wheelchairs, they need to consider whether the interface is easy to identify, whether the controller is easy to operate, and whether the feedback from the control is clear when purchasing.

3. If the usage scene is mostly outdoors, the stability of the wheelchair under different road surfaces and different speed changes should be considered, and a wheelchair with less bumpiness and less feeling of leaving the seat, smooth start and stop, acceleration and deceleration, and speed changes that are easily accepted by elderly consumers should be selected.

4. If the use scene is mostly indoors and the riding time is long, when choosing a wheelchair, you should consider the riding comfort of the seat itself, choose a seat with appropriate size, comfortable seat material, and armrests, backrests, and footrests that are consistent with the sitting posture of elderly consumers. The body dimensions of the condition match the wheelchair.

5. If consumers need to store it frequently, they should consider the convenience of installation and maintenance and choose an electric wheelchair that can be folded, unfolded, convenient, and easy to operate.
6. Consumers with other special needs can also choose electric wheelchairs with special functions according to their own needs. For example, consumers who need to travel at night can choose wheelchairs with night lighting designs. Consumers who need to climb stairs can choose Choose a wheelchair designed with a stair climbing device, etc.