When 37-year-old Ganesh Murugan met with an accident that cost him his mobility, he never imagined that one day he would turn heads by doing something incredible. Going through life’s hurdles, Ganesh, who hails from Chennai, is now an active delivery agent for Zomato. He also owns the title of the country’s first wheelchair food delivery person.
Thanks to the IIT Madras-incubated start-up who turned Ganesh’s adversity into opportunity. NeoMotion Assistant Solutions Pvt Ltd is a start-up founded by three students and a faculty of IIT Madras. They develop motorized hybrid vehicles that meet the needs of the differently abled and the elderly.
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One of his creations called Neo Bolt came as a blessing to Ganesha, who is able to deliver food without any hassle. The Neo Bolt is a motorized wheelchair that converts into a normal wheelchair with a push of a button. So, if you want to map areas inside the house, all you have to do is push the button and the motorized part of the wheelchair will stop immediately. This doubles the reach.
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Talking about how Neo Bolt changed his life, Ganesh said, “With Neo Bolt I am able to enter shops easily. It is easy for me to get food delivered on Zomato,” reports Telemistory. .
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In an interview to NDTV, Ganesh said, “Recently I had to deliver on the 10th floor. I didn’t ask the customer to come down. I detached the front wheel and climbed into the lift as it accommodated the wheelchair. Could have gone. The customer was very impressed. I too enjoyed the experience and the customers were happy too.”
The Neo Bolt has a top speed of 25 kmph and can ride up to 25 kms on a single charge. Currently, the cost of a motorized wheelchair is around Rs 1 lakh. Wheelchairs can revolutionize the way people with disabilities are employed in such occupations and give them more freedom. The founders are currently seeking CSR funding to assist those who cannot afford these two-in-one vehicles.
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