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Prince William Tests Fast Mobility Scooter
23 Jan
Summary
- Prince William tested a lightweight mobility scooter designed for safety.
- Smart socks were showcased to detect distress in dementia patients.
- The Prince and Princess of Wales use a microplastic filter at home.
During a visit to Bristol, the Prince of Wales road-tested a lightweight mobility scooter developed at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. The prince, who admitted to owning an e-scooter himself, joked about liking fast ones. This particular scooter is designed to enhance user safety and navigate challenging surfaces.
The Prince also viewed 'smart socks' created to monitor neurological conditions like dementia. These socks can detect rising distress levels, giving caregivers a chance to intervene. Officials noted the prince's keen interest in how such technology could support preventative community care.
Earlier, William visited Matter, a finalist for his Earthshot Prize, which produces microplastic filtration systems. He revealed that he and Catherine, Princess of Wales, have fitted one of Matter's devices to their own washing machine to capture microfibres.
