Intended for people living with paraparesis, elderly people and patients with below waist disabilities, the “NATULIFT” by Turkish designer Duygu Guler is a disability aid, which enables the transfer of patients with disabilities to and from swimming and rehabilitation pools. The flexibility of the product makes it compatible with different seats, beds and pools, adjusting to all heights and ground surfaces. The sliding seat is combined with the design’s main body and is able to go in and under the water carrying the patient. The armrests also take three different positions to provide a secure and comfortable mobility to the patient. Before the lift, the motor is moved to the rear for extra balance support while the seat is moving towards the pool carrying the patient.

The sensor technology allows the instrument to be aligned easily by the pool side and the vacuum system is used for the stabilization. The product focuses on safety in each stage of the transfer, creating aqua therapy more accessible by decreasing the physical load of mobility. The design provides a light, simple use for the operator and a comfortable as well as a smooth ride for the passenger.

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