Called Revolve Air, the wheelchair aims to give whole new independence to active wheelchair users who commute and travel daily.

The concept of a folding wheelchair is not new. There are several models, some of which can even be folded up to the size of luggage, but none of them have foldable wheels to make the wheelchair 60% more space-saving.

The Revolve Air’s wheels feature a central hub, six folding aluminum structures that replace traditional spokes, and an aluminum rim that’s divided into six interlocking sections, each of which is lined with a foam-filled tire. A locking mechanism on the hub keeps the assembly in the shape of a conventional wheel when in use.

When it’s time to stow the wheel, the release of that mechanism allows the two sides of the hub to separate from each other so that the spokes and rim sections can be folded and stowed between them as if they were the ribs of an umbrella.

Revolve Air wheelchair can be reduced to a compact size by completely folding the 24-inch wheels. It is a size that is suitable for placing it in the trunk of a car as well as in the passenger seat, and it fits in the luggage compartment of an aircraft.

According to Inceptive Mind