About Nanle Wheelchair
On November 25, 2011 a joint venture between GeckoSytems International and Chinese business associates in the People's Republic of China created a new company expected to be known as Nanle Wheelchair.
We expect an exchange of stock between GeckoSystems and Nanle Wheelchair to seal this international agreement.
Land has been purchased and groundbreaking for a completely new manufacturing facility is expected soon.
The Joint Venture agreement has been signed by both companies but for reasons of confidentiality it can not be released at this time. You will find links to the Non Disclosure Agreement and the Memorandum of Understanding which have been signed by both companies at the bottom of this page.
On December 20, 2011 GeckoSystems anounced product development plans and timeline for the new Chinese joint venture.
In the initial stage a conventionally styled wheelchair with collision proof navigation will be produced for the Chinese domestic market and the economy market in the U.S. and internationally. This basic wheelchair is expected to sell for around $8,000 in the U.S. and should be in production mid to late 2012.
The second product to be marketed will be the CyberMobile™ wheelchair, a 21st century design that will enhance mobility for current power wheelchair users and an equally large group of disabled people that can not use a power wheelchair with presently available navigation technology. The CyberMobile™ wheelchair will be designed from the ground up to accommodate and fully utilize GeckoSystems artificial intelligence capability.
The CyberMobile™ chair as pictured in the concept drawing below will be encased in a sleek sensor enabled shell for tactile awareness of the surrounding environment in addition to collision proof navigation. The starting price range for a CyberMobile™ Wheelchair will be $25,000. A model fully equipped with vital sign sensors and telepresence is expected to sell for around $35,000. Navigational enhancements for frequent outdoor use will be an available option for around $5,000. This model should go into production early in 2013.
Additionally, an ATV style CyberMobile™ wheelchair for heavy duty outdoor use is planned. It will have extended range laser sensors, telecommunication, an extended battery life of up to ten hours and a maximum speed of 8-10 miles per hour. Its rugged four wheel independent suspension will enable it to handle dirt roads and trails. This model should be available in mid 2013 and sell for about $50,000 U.S.
Current mechanically operated chairs retail in the $15-25,000 range while rehabilitative chairs commonly reach the $60-$80,000 range. Given the increased safety and mobility offered by GeckoSystems CyberMobile™ chairs the company believes they will compete very well in the current market.
----More detail will be posted here as GeckoSystems and Nanle management deem it to be appropriate.