Wheelie

Problem 

Many elderly individuals are dependent on their own children as caregivers. This often means that they have to compromise their freedom because they can only get transportation when their children are available.

Insights 

Our research revealed that nearly 90% of older adults who choose to stay at home over a facility require accessible and reliable transportation options. This led us into a deep dive on elderly individuals and their caregivers, and we discovered a common fear of using unfamiliar technology and a strong desire to keep their independence.

Solution 

Our final solution is Wheelie, a voice-activated mobility service designed to give elderly users the freedom to call, ride, and exit an autonomous vehicle safely and independently. Wheelie uses a primarily voice-interactable system paired with a clear and easy-to-use visual display that avoids using any complex screens.

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