person in motorized wheelchair

This emoji represents a person using a motorized wheelchair. It shows how modern technological advancements have enabled more freedom of movement.

Motorized wheelchairs have made daily life and social activities more convenient for many people. Recently, smarter and safer features are being added to these devices.

First developed in the 1950s, motorized wheelchairs revolutionized the lifestyle of people with disabilities. Currently, products incorporating AI technology are emerging with advanced features such as voice recognition and autonomous navigation.

At the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, various sports utilizing motorized wheelchairs gained attention, and wheelchair users are becoming increasingly active in esports. In Korea's barrier-free design and smart city planning, improving environments for motorized wheelchair users is being treated as a priority.