WHILL Model C2

The strengths are compactness and comfort.

The steering is sometimes difficult with the joystick.

john t. from upland, ca

I use this wheelchair because I am limited to long walks. I have joint pain in my knees and sacroiliac joints. This wheelchair is comfortable.

Being able to remote control the chair with the phone app is a big plus for me. Also the ability to lock, turn off, then remotely turn back on is a big help as I need to leave it unattended sometimes at my apartment's parking garage.  The unique front wheels  are great for precision turning in tight places. You don't get the jankiness that happens as more conventional wheels need to align as you turn. Overall movement is very smooth.  The speed adjustment is exactly that unlike other chairs where you're just adjusting the power going to the wheels. Where this matters is when going over obstacles at a slow speed there's no need to adjust the power as it has plenty of torque even when going slow. Once again adding to smoother control. The overall sturdiness of the chair is much better than I expected. The arm rests can easily be used for support when you're adjusting your seating position and entering/leaving the chair.

If you have balance issues disassembling/reassembling the chair by one person could be difficult. I knew this going in so it wasn't a factor for my use case.

frank p. from waukesha, wi

I'm a 66 year old male with neuropathy issues leaving me unable to walk.

This chair is a game changer.

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santino s. from clay, mi

Limited standing and walking from a bad car accident. This chair is a game changer. Love it very much.

Moves and turns easily in small space

Dissemble to travel with chair 

vivian v. from topeka, ks

Parkinson’s diagnosed 20+years and strokes - at this time unable to walk

Easy for her to use, turn on and off, charge it, allows her to get outside every day. She likes the joystick controls, doesn't have to open her hand to operate it and works really well. She says using it is 'automatic' now, very intuitive. She likes how small and compact it is, and is much easier to use than the manual wheel chair and gets around the house much better.

Doesn't get as close to the kitchen counter, head on, and the manual chair did for her.

wanda m. from vega, tx (caregiver)

My mom is 96 and has weak legs, her hands don't open good, in good health, lives alone, cooks etc. She doesn't use a computer or cell phone

Ability to traverse a wide range of terrain never attempted in a standard power chair. Build quality, durability and toughness factor far exceeded expectations. I have logged miles and miles on this chair and it has outperformed in every way. The ease of battery changes and ability to carry a spare battery with the chair has given me the opportunity to travel further than I ever have with previous wheelchairs.

I would love optional headlamps (forward lighting).

thomas g. from queen creek, az

I am a 50yr old male, paralyzed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

Quiet! Smooth. Easy to maneuver. Looks very cool. Dad is the envy of the assisted living facility. He can outrun everyone - lol! I may have to put a governor on it.

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letha m. from gassville, ar (caregiver)

My dad, got the chair to celebrate his 90th birthday. what a difference it's made in his life.

Great balance and maneuverability.

Could have better markings to show ease of disassembly.

kelly b. from warner robins, ga

I am not permanently unable to walk but cancer caused nerve damage which led to muscle deterioration.

Great balance and maneuverability.

Could have better markings to show the ease of disassembly.

kelly b. from warner robins, ga

I am not permanently unable to walk but cancer caused nerve damage which led to muscle deterioration.

Portability, turning range, looks really sharp with the lights on.

The battery cost is horrible.

timothy j. from cordele, ga

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Ease of disassembly and transport--either my spouse or myself can disassemble the chair and put it in the trunk of our Prius

I've managed to lose the velcro strip that is part of the cane holder. My son also managed to knock the cane-holder off the chair, but that was easy to replace. This was significantly easier than on the C1.

william s. from philadelphia, pa

I am a 74 year old male diagnosed with MS decades ago. I am active--5000 steps a day using two swiss canes.

Looks great runs great

Foot rest isn’t long enough

shelia m. from beaumont, ca

Had polio when I was 3. Now 71 I have over used a lot of muscles. I am now in the chair 24/7