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How PAWS Functions in Daily Life
 PAWS wheelchair making tracksPAWS making tracks: While the PAWS chair negotiates a curve, the frame remains in the same orientation. This results in the wheel paths crossing over one another, and the path length of each wheel to be the same.
  
 PAWS wheelchair in an elevatorPAWS in an elevator: PAWS wheelchairs have the ability to pivot over their center allowing true zero turning radius operation, and making operation in tight quarters a breeze.
  
 PAWS wheelchair in a bathroomPAWS in public facilities: While providing safe, simple operation, mobility and maneuverability, negotiating indoor challenges is only the beginning of the capabilities of the PAWS technology.
  
 PAWS wheelchair in an office cubiclePAWS in an office cubicle: Because each wheel has the same path length, all of the wheels rotate at the same rate independent of the curve negotiated.
  
 PAWS wheelchair going up ramp into vanPAWS on a car ramp: Because the wheels rotate the same rate, driven wheels can be controlled with simpler non-differential electronics, and full time all wheel drive is naturally implemented.
  
 PAWS wheelchair in usePAWS ease of use and movement: The incredible turning radius enables access and maneuverablility in tricky settings. Remember—the frame remains in the same orientation, and the path length of each wheel is the same.
  
 PAWS wheelchair on a slopePAWS on a slope: PAWS wheelchairs have no casters, so they have no tendency to swerve downhill while traversing a slope. And the all wheel drive system has ample power to climb slopes.
  
 PAWS wheelchair on sandPAWS on a variety of terrains: The full-time all-wheel drive and all-wheel independent suspension provide exceptional performance on a variety of surfaces, including sand...
  
 PAWS wheelchair in snow... snow or ice
  
 PAWS wheelchair on rough terrain...and rough terrain