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  Virtual driving safety training for the electric wheelchair  
  Dear Sir or Madam,

Whether you are a wheelchair user, pedestrian or cyclist – there are many dangers lurking in traffic. The non-profit company LIFEtool has developed a simulation that is even closer to reality thanks to virtual reality technology, so that electric wheelchair users in particular can learn or improve the handling of their assistive device in a safe environment. We asked David Hofer, CEO of LIFEtool, who specifically benefits from WheelSim VR.

Have a nice week!

Anne Hofmann
Editorial Team REHACARE.com
 
 
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Photo: WheelSim VR test user Andreas with VR glasses in front of the screen; Copyright: LIFEtool
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