Kangsters’ innovative wheelchair exercise solution, Wheely-X, recognized in Time magazine’s “200 Best Inventions of 2024,” offers accessible cardio for wheelchair users with engaging games and aerobic benefits, supporting a healthier lifestyle.
Kangsters is an able-tech company with headquarters in Pangyo Techno Valley, South Korea. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Wheely-X by Kangsters
Kangsters, an innovative able-tech company based in Pangyo Techno Valley, South Korea, is committed to creating solutions that improve accessibility and quality of life for people with disabilities. A key product in their lineup is Wheely-X, an indoor exercise solution tailored for wheelchair users.
Designed to make aerobic exercise accessible for wheelchair users, Wheely-X functions similarly to a treadmill by allowing wheelchair wheels to spin freely indoors. This setup offers a simple, engaging way for users to maintain cardiovascular health without the challenges of outdoor obstacles or slopes.
To enhance the experience, Kangsters has developed a companion app filled with interactive features, like wheelchair racing games and yoga, to keep users motivated and active. This combination of practical technology and engaging content can help users build strength and tackle daily obstacles, such as moving uphill, with greater ease.
Time’s Best Inventions of the Year
Kangsters, a pioneering able-tech company located in Pangyo Techno Valley, has proudly announced that its innovative wheelchair exercise device, Wheely-X, has been recognized as one of Time magazine’s “200 Best Inventions of 2024” in the Accessibility category.
Wheely-X has gained notable recognition for its innovative impact on accessibility. This dedication to accessibility has earned Wheely-X the Edison Award grand prize in 2023, the CES 2024 Innovation Award, and now a spot in Time magazine’s top innovations in the Accessibility category.
Time magazine commended Wheely-X and its app for empowering users to strengthen their mobility skills through fun activities like racing and yoga, which help them tackle challenging movements, such as slopes and transfers, with greater ease. This innovative product was showcased at the 2024 Paris Paralympics and is now available for purchase by individuals and institutions, including welfare centers, rehabilitation clinics, and sports facilities.
This recognition from Time affirms our belief that everyone deserves to experience the benefits of physical activity. For wheelchair users who are seated most of the day, aerobic exercise is essential. Wheely-X offers a path to a healthier, happier life.
– Kang Kim, CEO Kangster
New from Kangsters – Wheely-X Play
Expanding on its initial success, Kangsters has recently launched Wheely-X Play, an extended version featuring eight dynamic games, including wheelchair athletics, skiing, and gliding. This addition has been well-received by users and disability organizations. Wheely-X has even been chosen as an official event at Korea’s National Disabled e-Sports Championship, with plans for expansion into the Paralympic e-sports arena.
About Pangyo Techno Valley
Pangyo Techno Valley, home of the Kangsters, is a globally integrated R&D hub with a focus on advanced fields like IT, BT, CT, and NT. It is Gyeonggi-do’s premier innovation cluster, with over 1,600 companies and close to 79,000 employees, generating sales of 167.7 trillion KRW (125.5 billion USD) as of 2023. To further support innovation, the Gyeonggi-do Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) holds events like the Pangyo Evening Meet-Up and the Pangyo Startup Investment Exchange, attracting local and international investors and fostering global business competitiveness.
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