Ultra-lightweight active wheelchair K-MS II, co-developed by Kangsters and Nissin Korea | Image by Kangsters
Kangsters, a wheelchair exercise solutions specialist based in Pangyo Techno Valley, has partnered with Nissin Korea, a wheelchair-focused company, to launch the ultra-lightweight active wheelchair K-MS II, designed for enhanced portability and usability.
The K-MS II aims to alleviate daily challenges for wheelchair users. It features a detachable footrest for easy transfers, a dual-direction brake, and an ultra-light aluminum frame. Made from high-strength 3mm aluminum, the frame weighs 12.7 kg, a significant advantage for users who prioritize mobility and convenience.
John Jungheum Cho, Vice President of Kangsters, commented, “All wheelchair users desire a lightweight and sturdy wheelchair. We have developed a convenient and lightweight wheelchair by integrating feedback gathered from close communication with users. We hope the K-MS II will make a practical difference in users’ daily activities.”
Available in wine, black, and silver, the K-MS II offers customization options such as titanium hand rims, carbon guards, Tannus solid tires, and Spinergy wheels. Depending on their disability rating, users in South Korea can receive up to 1 million KRW in subsidies for the K-MS II through the National Health Insurance Service’s assistive device program.
In addition, Kangsters recently launched Wheely-X Play, an expandable game solution that includes eight sports games, such as wheelchair racing, skiing, and gliding. This has drawn interest from wheelchair users, disability associations, and welfare centers. Selected as an official event for the National Disabled eSports Competition, Wheely-X aims to advance to the global Paralympic eSports arena, foster the domestic wheelchair eSports foundation, and promote a barrier-free culture.
Pangyo Techno Valley is a global integrated R&D hub focused on IT, BT, CT, and NT, integrating Research (R), People (P), Information (I), and Trade (T). As Gyeonggi-do’s representative innovation cluster, Pangyo Techno Valley was established to secure national new growth drivers such as technological innovation, human resource development, job creation, and enhancing international business competitiveness. As of 2023, 1,666 companies employ 78,751 people, and it has positioned itself as the most innovative hub in South Korea, with sales amounting to 167.7 trillion KRW (125.5 billion USD).
Furthermore, the Techno Valley Innovation Division of the Gyeonggi-do Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA) holds monthly events such as the Pangyo Evening Meet-Up, Pan-Pan Day, and the Pangyo Startup Investment Exchange “In-Best Pangyo” to maximize the value of Pangyo Techno Valley. They also support the Pangyo Overseas Promotion Program, which publicizes information about Pangyo’s companies, products, and services to domestic and foreign investors and the media, thereby facilitating foreign investment.
