The "Relakturn" is a 6-wheel wheelchair for indoor use. As you can may be tell from the name of the product, it is a wheelchair that you can turn very easily in. Compared to 4-wheelers, 6-wheel wheelchairs have a smaller turning radius, so the "Relakturn," has approximately 35cm smaller turning radius than ordinary wheelchairs used for care. Such mobility is essential in the small Japanese homes.

This year Panasonic has introduced the "RT-1," which is an improved model of the "Relakturn." The "RT-1" is a 6-wheel wheelchair that may be used indoors and outdoors, so you only need 1 for both environments. The difference between the 2 models is that the "RT-1" has a 5-cm higher seat, reflecting the needs of customers who wanted "higher wheelchair seats"; it has a handle-break on the grip; and the seat back may be adjusted. There are many other smaller ideas that have been employed, so I realized how Panasonic's wheelchair continues to meet the needs of its users.

On the left is the "Relakturn" and on the right is the "RT-1." They look like twins.

The seat back of the"RT-1" on the right may be adjusted.

Both are equipped with gas springs and are easy to tilt.