"Look, here's a design problem that most people never think about: what happens when wheelchair users get caught in the rain? Traditional umbrellas require a free hand, ponchos bunch up awkwardly, and standard rain gear just wasn't designed with wheelchair ergonomics in mind. Nicolas Odorizi's Mobidry tackles this overlooked challenge with a solution that's both elegantly simple and surprisingly sophisticated."
"The frame itself is lightweight aluminum, which matters more than you might think. Wheelchair users are already managing equipment weight with every push and transfer. Adding bulky protective gear to that equation creates real physical strain. The aluminum structure keeps things light while maintaining enough rigidity to hold the canopy securely in place, even when wind tries to turn it into a sail."
Wheelchair users face rain-related mobility challenges because traditional umbrellas require a free hand, ponchos bunch, and standard rain gear lacks wheelchair-specific ergonomics. Mobidry is a transparent, dome-like canopy that wraps around the wheelchair and user, supported by a minimal aluminum frame. The lightweight aluminum reduces added physical strain while providing rigidity to resist wind. The waterproof transparent material preserves visibility and reduces enclosure. Precisely seamed contours follow the wheelchair shape for an engineered fit. A rotation and fixation system lets the canopy pivot and lock for adjustable coverage and stowage when rain stops.
Read at Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
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