The Glide chair is a manual wheelchair concept to help users live a more mobile and independent life with safety, comfort and modern aesthetics. The final design includes a hub-less wheel system with integrated, grooved push-rims to reduce the risk of fingers getting caught in spokes and enable ease of motion. The chair also uses a self-balancing gyroscopic sensor so the front caster wheels could be eliminated, to reduce the risk of tripping, while improving turning radius and mobility.

Ezra Ende is a current masters student through the University of Oregon's Sports Product Design program. He blends a knowledge of various 3d programs, materials, and physical making and prototyping to help speed up the process of visualization and creation.

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