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Canadian-Made Wheelchair Designed to Fit in Backpack and Navigate Airplane Aisles
The device folds into a backpack and has been tested to 550 pounds, as Bowhead says it can let travelers move independently.
- Bowhead Corp. unveiled the Nano, a foldable travel wheelchair weighing less than 10 pounds designed to fit inside airplane overhead compartments and under seats.
- Existing airline aisle chairs are clunky, institutional devices requiring staff to operate, with training levels varying widely and involving significant physical contact during boarding.
- Weighing less than 10 pounds, the Nano folds into a backpack, enabling travelers like Arielle Rausin to board and navigate planes independently without staff assistance.
- Air Canada and Qantas have contacted Bowhead to support passengers using the travel chairs, allowing users to access restrooms without restricting food or water intake.
- Bowhead CEO Kelly Matheson-King acknowledges public price concerns, emphasizing the company balances engineering quality with accessibility to support the disability community.
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