Inventor Takes Revolutionary Mobility Device To Indiegogo

18 March 2016

Award-Winning Inventor Takes Revolutionary Mobility Device To Indiegogo

Otaki inventor Kevin Halsall and his team are revolutionising the mobility market with their hands-free mobility device.

Created in Kevin’s workshop with development input from of his good friend, paraplegic Marcus Thompson, the Ogo uses self-balancing technology to bring freedom back into the lives of its users.

“For a person with a disability, and those around them, it means freedom” says Thompson.

After winning Innovate 2015 with their initial prototype, the team have now turned to crowdfunding site Indiegogo to help fund the next stage of development before heading into production.

“After the last five months testing the Ogo with varying levels of disabilities we’ve realised that with a few design adjustments, it can help many, many others. So by fundraising for the new prototypes we can confirm that we have the ultimate machine before we go into production later in the year” says Halsall.

As part of the campaign, every contributor is assured the chance to own their own Ogo before they go on general sale. For contributions of US$1000, contributors can score one of the first 100 production models. Early-adopters can also get their hands on their own hand-built Ogo prototype for US$40,000.

“The production models will be considerably more affordable – we’re hoping for around US$13,000 each” assures Halsall “however, we do have people asking to have one now, at any price. If it helps get the ultimate machine to the people who need them, sooner, why not?”

The first prototype has already been snapped up, and there are only 4 more left. The campaign has so far raised 25% of its goal, with another 20 days to go.

Supporters can contribute via http://igg.me/at/ogotech

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