For years, designers have been utilizing different engineering and design forms to allow wheelchairs to go up and down steps. Scewo has accomplished the task with their Bro motorized wheelchair! Scewo’s futuristic design makes its wheelchair easy to handle and simple to use for everyday life. Scewo Bro is an updated and refined model from the company’s first-generation Scalevo. The company, based in Zurich, Scewo, sets their Bro wheelchair apart from the rest, with large wheels and a modular design.
Versatility
Scewo Bro wheelchair is a complete multitasker. Users can control the chair by using either a smartphone or an integrated touch interface. Switching from one to the other is a breeze and allows the user to continue where they left off without a hitch. Users can switch between three different modes: park mode, drive mode, and track mode. These modes give the user the freedom to ride over any terrain.
When it comes time to ride up or down a set of stairs, all you have to do is switch the chair into track mode. The Scewo Bro will elevate the chair onto the first step and let the user control the ride for the rest of the way up or down. Those using the Scewo Bro can easily elevate this wheelchair by almost a meter to reach things that are higher off the ground. When elevated, the Screwo Bro will drive both backward and forwards.
Comfort and Security
The Scewo Bro was built for comfort. Users can adjust the seat for comfort, as they please, and Bro is compatible with other cushions. The back and foot support is adjustable electronically, and the seat width and depth can be adjusted mechanically. For a perfect fit, users can adjust the height of the arm support, which folds up and down to make it easy to get off and on the chair.
The safety features on the Scewo Bro are designed to allow for a dynamic ride without the risk of tipping. Bro comes with two secure compartments so that all of your valuables can be safely stowed while you are on the go. This chair allows for the rider to be active without taking on any unnecessary risk. After you have been riding around for a while and need a break, Bro can be adjusted to a relaxation position that offers decompression for your seating area.
Easy to Charge and Transport
The Scewo Bro will fully charge in just about five hours. All you have to do is connect the magnetic plug. Need to travel and bring your Bro in the car? With one grasp, you can fold the back support of the Bro. Once in a compact size, it can be stored comfortably in the back or the trunk of a car; this wheelchair even fits into small cars.
How to get it
The first series of the Scewo Bro has already sold out. Those looking to reserve theirs for the next batch can pre-order it. Those who pre-order now can expect to receive their Bro within a year if they are located in Switzerland, Austria, or Germany. Those outside of the country have to wait until Scewo is available in their country. Currently, the wheelchair costs about $40,500 and about $1,100 to reserve their pre-order.
Startup
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Actions
Startups typically begin by a founder (solo-founder) or co-founders who have a way to solve a problem. The founder of a startup will begin market validation by problem interview, solution interview, and building a minimum viable product (MVP), i.e. a prototype, to develop and validate their business models. The startup process can take a long period of time (by some estimates, three years or longer), and hence sustaining effort is required. Over the long term, sustaining effort is especially challenging because of the high failure rates and uncertain outcomes. Having a business plan in place outlines what to do and how to plan and achieve an idea in the future. Typically, these plans outline the first 3 to 5 years of your business strategy.
Design principles
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