2025 | Student

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

ElectroGlide: A Push Assistant For Wheelchairs

Entrant Company

ONO IDEAS Studio

Category

Product Design - Assistive Devices

Client's Name

ElectroGlide

Country / Region

United States

ElectroGlide is a quick-attach electric assist module for manual wheelchairs, meeting young users’ needs for power support without losing self-propulsion. It provides smooth, adjustable assistance for long distances, fatigue, or rough terrain. With smart torque control, dual-mode adaptability, and a lightweight design, ElectroGlide seamlessly integrates power and freedom for enhanced mobility.

For many young wheelchair users, mobility is not just about movement. it’s about freedom, confidence, and staying active. ElectroGlide was designed with these values in mind, offering intelligent power assistance that respects users independence. Whether tackling long distances, recovering from fatigue, or navigating challenging terrain, ElectroGlide provides smooth, on demand support without taking away the benefits of self propulsion.

Its compact, side mounted module attaches in seconds, allowing instant mode switching. Advanced torque sensing technology ensures that every push is naturally assisted, reducing strain while keeping users in control. Unlike traditional power modules, which feel intrusive, ElectroGlide blends seamlessly with the wheelchair, maintaining a sleek and unobtrusive profile, allowing users to feel fully in control of their mobility experience.

User research revealed that many wheelchair users see their wheelchair as an extension of their body. With this in mind, ElectroGlide was designed to be lightweight and discreet, ensuring that added assistance feels natural and unobtrusive. Affordable, adaptable, and seamlessly integrated, it empowers users to explore further, push longer, and experience mobility on their own terms.

Credits

Guangzhou Yunshang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Yuheng Wang
ONO IDEAS Studio
Shuoning (Stone) Shi
Guangzhou Yunshang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Longda Huang
Guangzhou Yunshang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Jialin Guo
Guangzhou Yunshang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Weihao Feng
ONO IDEAS Studio
Haocheng Yang
ONO IDEAS Studio
Yiping Ma
ONO IDEAS Studio
Qiran Pang
Guangzhou Yunshang Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.
Xinyue Chen
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