Overview
Futuring Transit: 3.3 m³ x 18 hours
These are the top 5 longest nonstop flights in the world:
Singapore to New York = 9,537 miles = 18 hours, 50 minutes
Singapore to Newark = 9,523 miles = 18 hours, 45 minutes
Perth to London = 9,010 miles = 17 hours, 15 minutes
Melbourne to Dallas = 8,992 miles = 17 hours 35 minutes
Auckland to New York = 8,828 miles = 17 hours, 50 minutes
How would you feel if you were to take a flight of 18 hours long spent cramped in an economy seat?
What about individuals with disabilities?
32,445 disability related complaints have been filed in 2018 and complaints continue to increase.
5 out of 10 of the passengers that are disabled requires wheelchair in the plane.
"I feel the most hindered by my disability when it comes to flying"
"Airplane bathrooms are an unacceptable form of discrimination that cause emotional, physical and financial harm to passengers with disabilities."
- Wheaton, who flies frequently for work as a treasurer for Paralyzed Veterans of America
"I will try not to use the aisle chair unless some passengers have no choice because it is troublesome and difficult to use."
- Interview with an air stewardess from SIA
Introducing TAIR,
Individuals with locomotor disabilities require aides such as wheelchair for transportation. While it provides them the ability to move, not all modern facilities are mobile and user friendly.
With the emerging exoskeleton technologies that are enabling the disabled with more convenient means of movement, TAIR aims to bring that level of inclusivity in air travel, where comfort and accessibility remains the biggest challenge for airlines as they manage travelers with locomotor disabilities.
Exoskeleton designed to improve independent travel.
Redesigning the business seat in-flight experience
Different seat angles to change for comfort during flight.
Reduce movement in aisle.
After flight,
With TAIR,
Flight experiences for disabled user is made more independent with the ease of movement and comfort.
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