US Veterans Get Wheelchair Upgrade With Revolutionary Israeli ‘Wheel Tech’
US army veterans are getting their wheels in motion – literally – thanks to an Israeli-based startup supplying them with a revolutionary, new shock-absorbing wheel that will give them a more comfortable, secure ride.
By Allegra Diamond, NoCamels
This article was re-published with permission from NoCamels.com – Israeli Innovation News.
The Department of Veteran Affairs signed a deal in July to purchase wheels for wheelchairs from Tel Aviv startup SoftWheel. The groundbreaking firm, which has developed a unique suspension technology is set to provide the organization with wheels for 2,000 wheelchairs over the course of three years. The Department Of Veteran Affairs will pay $4.5 million for the buy.
“The best thing to say about this deal is that we’re proud to be a supplier to the VA through Ki Mobility,” she says, “The American VA [deal] is dramatic for us because of the quantity we’ll be providing [for veterans.] We’re very proud to be a part of this.
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