The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M) has created the country’s first indigenous motorised wheelchair vehicle, which can be utilised on roadways as well as rough terrain.
- The vehicle, known as the ‘NeoBolt’, has a top speed of 25 kmph and a range of up to 25 kilometres per charge.
- Compared to automobiles, auto-rickshaws, or adapted scooters, the NeoBolt provides wheelchair users with a convenient, safe, and low-cost means of outdoor transportation.
- It is powered by a Lithium-Ion battery that provides 25 kilometres per charge.
