Accessibility Highlight: Wheel Loader Concept Eliminates Vehicle Cabin, Is Remotely Operated
This CASE Construction Impact Wheel Loader concept is being operated remotely by the wheelchair rider in the office on the left.
From our sister publication Fluid Power World: CASE Construction Equipment has shown off a new wheel loader concept called Impact, with a design that eliminates the traditional vehicle cabin.
As Fluid Power World reported, “Instead of being controlled by the driver from inside the cab, the machine is remotely operated from a dedicated control lounge sited away from the work zone. This innovative feature enhances worksite flexibility, according to the company. It also permits productive work in extreme environments and adverse weather conditions, ensuring the safety and comfort of the operator.”
As for the Mobility Management crossover: “Moreover, it marks a significant advancement in accessibility, as operators with motor impairments can now control the machine without physical limitations, representing an important step toward inclusivity in the industry.”
Read more about it on Fluid Power World’s Mobile Hydraulic Tips page.
Image: Courtesy CASE Construction.
Michael J. Fox Foundation Seeks Participants for Parkinson’s Survey
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is seeking participants for a new survey about Parkinson’s care.
“Your responses will help us understand how recent changes by the federal government have affected or could affect people living with Parkinson’s,” the survey page said. “We hope to learn as much as possible so that we can advocate most effectively for the patient community during a time of rapid change.”
The survey is for Parkinson’s patients living in the United States, or a caregiver or family member responding to the survey on the patient’s behalf. The survey is open till May 15.
The foundation, created by actor Michael J. Fox, “fund promising research with a goal to significantly improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s. No idea is too novel for us to consider. We support academic and industry scientists, small biotechs, big pharma and allied care professionals.”
Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991 at age 29. He launched the foundation in 2000.
