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Robotics, laser and wireless technologies make driving safer for wheelchair users

12-12-2006 · EurekAlert!

The Automatic Transport and Retrieval System, developed with help from engineers at Lehigh and Carnegie Mellon universities, also allows wheelchair users to drive without reconfiguring their vehicles. It will go on sale next spring.

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