I am flabbergasted that I have seen Segways driving around for years with tourists on them, and not for one second I have ever thought this technology could be of such importance of parallized people. I hope they succeed.
Theyve been around for quite a few years to be honest, Segways have also been used for all sorts, Go-Karts, Trikes, Even ride on shopping trollies in some parts of europe for the elderly and people with health problems, Anything that already has wheels can pretty much have a segway incorporated onto it with the correct ingenuity.
Just shows when one Dragon shows some compassion. What a turn around and all other dragons follow. Ratching down the usual greed model and actually instilling some humanity and COMPASSION in business. God knows the world needs more leaders like this... Kudos to Stephen
I think everyone who sees this video is glad you two fellows succeeded with this Life Changing & Life Enhancing Product. Personally I felt joy when the first investor said YES I will invest in your product. The brilliance and creativity of the mind at work.
Haha, thanks for he laugh. Actually I'm usually not very sentimental, but I being paralyzed can't be a lot of fun, especially at such a young age.@@coldestbeer
@@jwsuicides8095 depends on what country you're in. I'm VERY fortunate to have been born in Australia, so very few limits on me. Basically if an OT says it will improve my quality of life, the government will pay for it for me. Very, very privileged to live here!
Brilliantly executed and well done you guys you deserve to make this happen. Well done to the Dragons for your input and support 👍. I’d definitely be on board to sell these brilliant mobility/ways to improve the quality of lives to them that haven’t been able to achieve their goals.
According to Omeo's website these guys are sales agents in London only. Omeo appears to have done everything that Peter J was suggesting they do. Kiwi's werent going to give this goldmine away.
@@gv7217 I would suggest they will be lobbying relevant government bodies to subsidise, I also think their cost can reduce dramatically. It's basically the same tech that's been in a segway for years😊
@@spicekid2582 how is it they each get 5% of the whole business, they already sell two a month via word of mouth and their like 15-17k. So without improvement (which the dragons would obviously cause due to their investment) that’s 300k plus a year, I think they said they make about 5k per each unit in profit, so sticking to the just 2 their currently selling a month, that’s 120k profit a year. 5% is 6k each.that’s half their investment back in one year without improving the business. Obviously with the dragons getting them a warehouse etc their sales would be a lot more. So yes it is worth it
@@jujutrini8412 no, it won't go down, this is already super cheap for mobility equipment! Go look at the prices for e-motion wheels or "smart drive" (which are both just basic add ons to a manual wheelchair to give some power assist) even just a basic manual wheelchair, go look at the price if you think this is expensive!
@@MultiJejjethey actually are selling them around the world. And here in New Zealand they are funded by the government for eligible users. But can you imagine being able to play basketball and have your hands free? And so many other great things.
This is basically bringing the Segway tech to those who really need it most, and wouldn’t just do it for the views on Tik Tok. I hope this becomes a staple worldwide.
I have such admiration for someone who can face adversity and rise, to not only enjoying life, but making it possible for other people to achieve the same freedom. Well done lads, so very excited for you both and wish you all the very best for the future.
If I had the money I would definitely invest in this business. I am disabled and use a mobility scooter to go out and about with. I can still walk a little but not far any more and there are so many places that I cannot go now even with a scooter. These chairs are life changers despite their cost. I truly hope these men get their business up and thriving.
This is the right outcome. Too risky a venture to invest all the money in, but worth splitting the cost. With the right mentoring, they can turn this into a good social business
WOW. I live in New Zealand and hadn't heard about this. I'd have been interested enough to get involved financially. However, the points raised by Peter(?) at the beginning are valid. These two guys are essentially just ordering "parts/functions" from two sources and jigsawing them together. I'd want to buy the patant or whatever from the "Inventor". The self balancing tech from China is available from a number of different sources. EG Look at all those EV Scooters, Skateboards and Bikes and others who also have similar tech. That total cost of 7,000 and 5,000 is just too much. Should be half, at least. I mean, what's to stop me going direct to the Inventor and buying their product? Then cutting off the English operation once the Contract is up and launching my own? NOTE WELL: I love the end product. My partner would have enjoyed it before, sadly, she passed away from MS complications. If only I had known about it!
They are based down in Otaki, on the Kapiti Coast. I remember they got a decent start up loan From Shane Jones's PGF, a few years ago. On a side note I have a feeling the big cost of the chairs is due to them paying licensing fees to 'Segway'
I tried to purchase an omeo. First it took weeks to get any response from the suppliers. Then I had to fill out a form before I was permitted to do a trial. I filled out the form and never had any response. If they want to increase sales of a AU $30 000 chair, then maybe make it available for purchase.
Being a cripple and having difficulty walking and standing, this is undoubtedly an option for me and others. I will search for one online. Thank you, gentlemen, for sharing.
People who are disabled and have mobility issue can get PIP(Personal Independence Payment) which majority use to get a mobility car. So the £17k will not be an issue.
@@jwsuicides8095 The Mobility Scheme allows people to lease a brand new car, scooter or a wheelchair (insurance, maintenance and repairs included) with their their PIP.
Peter is incorrect about the usage of the word "OEM" because using his example, Samsung doesn't build all of their products. Individual components inside a PC, for example, are made by others. An OEM warranties their end product and has their name on it.
This might be a silly question but they said the chair moves forward by you leaning forward right? How does the guy on the right use it if he's paralysed from the chest down? I wouldn't have thought he could lean
yeh, that's what I'm really curious about, what level of disability can actually use this? That's probably the biggest limiting factor in it, higher end cost chairs are generally for quads rather than low level paras & I think this might be suitable only for low level paras for fulltime use. Chest guy probably can't use it fulltime, probably the reason he needs to keep stopping to take a breath is because his chair isn't giving him the support he needs for everyday living. That said, it could still be really good fitness & be recomended by OT's etc becasue of that, I don't know. If he uses his neck & upper muscles, he can probably get the lower part of his body to follow, at least on flat ground, could become really dangerous on rough terrain though, I don't know, it's what I"m most curious about with this product actually
The issue with these that no one clocks on to is that they are SO unstable when it comes to kerbs etc. You really do need something with 4 wheels, 3 at least. I wish them the best of luck but these balancing wheelchairs are just impractical for the most part.
It is a good business if and only if an efficient servicing of the product is offered. It is NOT only selling them but also keeping them running well for clientele. How would it feel to have one in a corner of the room gathering dust without a competent network of servicing. Zero discussion of maintenance was a HUGE oversight. Who would buy a car if there were no mechanics to service them.
@@mehere8038 Maybe I should refrase to "The first time I've seen something on this show that instantly amazed me". I have no idea what's important in mobility devices.
need to compare to a motorised wheelchair rather than mobility scooter. Mobility scooters have a bigger market & so are much cheaper compared to actual wheelchairs (which this is competing with)
These should be able to be produced and sold for only around 2 times the cost of Segway self-balancing scooters! The world always takes advantage of those most in need...
Am I the only one to think 'Why can't they make them climb stairs too'? Had an Art teacher who was wheelchair bound 35 odd years ago who's chair could back then. Should be easier to figure out a better/cheaper way now no?
My sister-in-law has one of these chairs and it has been such a life changer for her. Great Kiwi ingenuity!
What is it called ?
@@Ls_Chainless Watch the video and you'll see...
@@Ls_Chainlessthe company is called "Adaptability." It's an "Omeo" wheelchair
Where can l purchase one, please
@@sifahelemaitogalagahetau2147 put "Omeo chair" in your search engine
I am flabbergasted that I have seen Segways driving around for years with tourists on them, and not for one second I have ever thought this technology could be of such importance of parallized people.
I hope they succeed.
Theyve been around for quite a few years to be honest, Segways have also been used for all sorts, Go-Karts, Trikes, Even ride on shopping trollies in some parts of europe for the elderly and people with health problems, Anything that already has wheels can pretty much have a segway incorporated onto it with the correct ingenuity.
Imagine having legs and not use them. Every wheelchair user I talked to said they would sell their grandmother to get functionable legs again
When given the choice of the 1k mobility scooter vs this which is 17k... they usually go with the cheaper LOL...
See why you havent seen much around ?
Clearly the sharks do not now what the expensive being disable is
@@keithvlogs1 You understood 0% about the product.
Just shows when one Dragon shows some compassion. What a turn around and all other dragons follow. Ratching down the usual greed model and actually instilling some humanity and COMPASSION in business. God knows the world needs more leaders like this... Kudos to Stephen
I couldn't agree more. Compassion and Empathy strives the willingness to succeed. Beautiful. I am sure they are doing well.
But can they breath fire? 🤣🤣
I think everyone who sees this video is glad you two fellows succeeded with this Life Changing & Life Enhancing Product. Personally I felt joy when the first investor said YES I will invest in your product. The brilliance and creativity of the mind at work.
Their courage brought tears to my eyes.
ok cry now
hahaha@@boomschool
😭😭😭
You're the type to cry at a Taylor swift concert
Haha, thanks for he laugh. Actually I'm usually not very sentimental, but I being paralyzed can't be a lot of fun, especially at such a young age.@@coldestbeer
I have something in common with Touker, my background is also opening doors, I've done it many times
Yes, but can you offer empty floors of office space?, and "Touker time" 🙂
I also do not get out of bed for 1%
Right after getting out of bed
Such a heartfelt episode. Happy they secured an investment
I was just disappointed they didn't both do a wheelie when they got the dragons' investments.
Those wheels will get so many doing off road activities and explore the great outdoors. Well done and good luck with the business.
at the price they are many many wont be able to obtain one
@@melin1969 It's EXTREMELY CHEAP for a proper wheelchair, let alone one like this
@@mehere8038 And we can't afford those either.
@@jwsuicides8095 depends on what country you're in. I'm VERY fortunate to have been born in Australia, so very few limits on me. Basically if an OT says it will improve my quality of life, the government will pay for it for me. Very, very privileged to live here!
Wheely inspiring stuff.
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It's not always about the money but the impact you have on someone's life. Thanks Steve.
Brilliantly executed and well done you guys you deserve to make this happen. Well done to the Dragons for your input and support 👍. I’d definitely be on board to sell these brilliant mobility/ways to improve the quality of lives to them that haven’t been able to achieve their goals.
According to Omeo's website these guys are sales agents in London only. Omeo appears to have done everything that Peter J was suggesting they do. Kiwi's werent going to give this goldmine away.
Can't fake that kind of sincerity and good will. Well done!
Yeah you can
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Please someone make a charity to help more of us get these!!
Look at the NDIS in Australia & pressure your government to adopt it there, so you can all get them
Hahaha good luck wi that 😂😂😂😂
Unfortunately Western countries' Govts are busy with defining or undefining genders and sexuality.
That was a win-win, credit to Stephen for rolling it. They each get 5% for just over 13K each
Your halfway to become a human spider 🕷️🕸️
@@gv7217 I would suggest they will be lobbying relevant government bodies to subsidise, I also think their cost can reduce dramatically. It's basically the same tech that's been in a segway for years😊
@@gv7217more than you think. If you add up esa and pip the benefits I’ve been refused, you could easily afford it.
Do the maths my friend this deal is rubbish for the dragons
@@spicekid2582 how is it they each get 5% of the whole business, they already sell two a month via word of mouth and their like 15-17k. So without improvement (which the dragons would obviously cause due to their investment) that’s 300k plus a year, I think they said they make about 5k per each unit in profit, so sticking to the just 2 their currently selling a month, that’s 120k profit a year. 5% is 6k each.that’s half their investment back in one year without improving the business.
Obviously with the dragons getting them a warehouse etc their sales would be a lot more. So yes it is worth it
Well done chaps and congratulations and for getting 3 dragons on board omg you've done fantastic 👏
Great stuff. This will change lives. Well done. Good luck.
Making Segway tech useful, not just for security guards to ponce around on. Graet and good luck.
Steven Bartlet is such a nice guy.
Two very inspirational lads. Wish them the very best 👏
Wow! Amazing Dragons. Delighted for both Matthew and Christian.
I'd even invest 13 grand of my own money for 5% of that business I've got a feeling this will take over
Never with that price point. Or it depends what you mean by "will take over":
@@MultiJejjeNew innovations are always very pricey at the beginning and then the prices usually go down after a while.
@@jujutrini8412this is an electric wheelchair......they have been around for years 😂
@@jujutrini8412 no, it won't go down, this is already super cheap for mobility equipment! Go look at the prices for e-motion wheels or "smart drive" (which are both just basic add ons to a manual wheelchair to give some power assist) even just a basic manual wheelchair, go look at the price if you think this is expensive!
@@MultiJejjethey actually are selling them around the world. And here in New Zealand they are funded by the government for eligible users. But can you imagine being able to play basketball and have your hands free? And so many other great things.
Can’t wait to see how this grows for them! Wishing the best
Yes and will be brilliant if they could bring the price down for people unable to work.
I So wishing could afford one it would change my life, I currently use a powered wheelchair, but love this amazing, Awesome model
This is basically bringing the Segway tech to those who really need it most, and wouldn’t just do it for the views on Tik Tok. I hope this becomes a staple worldwide.
I'm very pleased for them, I hope they do well.
I wish the lads well , anything with a disabled logo puts a massive premium on everything.
I have such admiration for someone who can face adversity and rise, to not only enjoying life, but making it possible for other people to achieve the same freedom. Well done lads, so very excited for you both and wish you all the very best for the future.
If I had the money I would definitely invest in this business. I am disabled and use a mobility scooter to go out and about with. I can still walk a little but not far any more and there are so many places that I cannot go now even with a scooter. These chairs are life changers despite their cost. I truly hope these men get their business up and thriving.
Awesome I truly hope they exceed 👍
This is the right outcome. Too risky a venture to invest all the money in, but worth splitting the cost. With the right mentoring, they can turn this into a good social business
WOW. I live in New Zealand and hadn't heard about this. I'd have been interested enough to get involved financially. However, the points raised by Peter(?) at the beginning are valid. These two guys are essentially just ordering "parts/functions" from two sources and jigsawing them together. I'd want to buy the patant or whatever from the "Inventor". The self balancing tech from China is available from a number of different sources. EG Look at all those EV Scooters, Skateboards and Bikes and others who also have similar tech. That total cost of 7,000 and 5,000 is just too much. Should be half, at least.
I mean, what's to stop me going direct to the Inventor and buying their product? Then cutting off the English operation once the Contract is up and launching my own?
NOTE WELL: I love the end product. My partner would have enjoyed it before, sadly, she passed away from MS complications. If only I had known about it!
They are based down in Otaki, on the Kapiti Coast. I remember they got a decent start up loan From Shane Jones's PGF, a few years ago. On a side note I have a feeling the big cost of the chairs is due to them paying licensing fees to 'Segway'
Yeah, licensing and patents seem a bit flakey. That needs to be sorted first. Hopefully the dragons are sorting them out
Next they need to get them approved under insurance plans.. so user not paying out of pocket for full cost, insurance plans are
Very good point. Pretty sure the sharks will figure that out.
absolutely!
This business will hit big millions in couple of years ahead
I pray this come at a price that will make them available to the majority of wheelchair bound people...Most of whom have not got a lot of money!
this is why governments need to step up, cause this is already cheap for a good wheelchair
They should rent them out and also put them on finance so people have some chance to use maybe own them one day.
@@sakhter4044 Some are available on finance and rental...but very few.
Steven is a great dragon I am glad he is part of the team!!
I think it’s a great idea but I’m disabled I get roughly £1000 a month how any one can afford £17000 for a wheelchair is beyond me
People on less than you a month seem to manage the purchase of a new electric car though? Maybe it's priorities.
@@jillosler9353 no it’s called Motability because I have one an they start off free so get ya facts right
That's a motorbility deal!
@@jillosler9353 What people? You're talking out your rear.
Yes, but that’s using the mobility scheme. I guess that doesn’t cover these chairs.
Awesome. I hope I see these everywhere very soon.
"i will tell you where I am"
Meaningless statement in the house...
Rather like your meaningless comment...
Wow, this episode really touched me. I hope they succeed!
I tried to purchase an omeo. First it took weeks to get any response from the suppliers. Then I had to fill out a form before I was permitted to do a trial. I filled out the form and never had any response. If they want to increase sales of a AU $30 000 chair, then maybe make it available for purchase.
Being a cripple and having difficulty walking and standing, this is undoubtedly an option for me and others. I will search for one online. Thank you, gentlemen, for sharing.
That is fantastic deal and all three of them will do marketing and production. Wonderful product . Wish them all the luck.
Am sooo glad they made them an offer. Well done
nice one dragons i respect that offer. you just gave two people a new purpose in life
Got excited seeing this. A spinal cord injury limits my mobility and this offers hope of more options for freedom of movement
I am glad the Dragons didn't ask them to go have a discussion near the wall.
New videos are always exciting to see!
The 2 of them compliment eacher.
A huge proportion of disabled people struggle financially. How on earth are we expected to find £17k?
They only need a small % of the market.
People who are disabled and have mobility issue can get PIP(Personal Independence Payment) which majority use to get a mobility car. So the £17k will not be an issue.
Will they give the car up?
@@Chopper8472 If you think that people on PIP won't find £17k an issue you need to give your head a wobble.
@@jwsuicides8095 The Mobility Scheme allows people to lease a brand new car, scooter or a wheelchair (insurance, maintenance and repairs included) with their their PIP.
Wow that was such an amazing 😻
I got emotional watching that
This is why Steven where he is today ❤️
How do we independently transfer and put this in a car?
I saw a chair like this recently. The owner had changed the back of it to be a replica VW Beetle. It was fantastic!
Peter is incorrect about the usage of the word "OEM" because using his example, Samsung doesn't build all of their products. Individual components inside a PC, for example, are made by others. An OEM warranties their end product and has their name on it.
Samsung produces everything. From the chips, to the screens. The OEM is the initial manufacturer.
WRONG
I wish I could afford one,it looks amazing, these guys are amazing
Yes price point is the only downside to this brilliant invention. Those that can't afford it (and many can't) will loose out
Gotta love seeing 3 dragons in it makes me smile the more dragons I see invest together
you could use the technology from a hover board, a seat from a mobility scooter and stabilizers to stop falling o far forward and backwards
Congrats Guys, You Deserved That Win!
It brought me to tears this episode
This might be a silly question but they said the chair moves forward by you leaning forward right? How does the guy on the right use it if he's paralysed from the chest down? I wouldn't have thought he could lean
yeh, that's what I'm really curious about, what level of disability can actually use this? That's probably the biggest limiting factor in it, higher end cost chairs are generally for quads rather than low level paras & I think this might be suitable only for low level paras for fulltime use. Chest guy probably can't use it fulltime, probably the reason he needs to keep stopping to take a breath is because his chair isn't giving him the support he needs for everyday living. That said, it could still be really good fitness & be recomended by OT's etc becasue of that, I don't know. If he uses his neck & upper muscles, he can probably get the lower part of his body to follow, at least on flat ground, could become really dangerous on rough terrain though, I don't know, it's what I"m most curious about with this product actually
Good point. I could probably use it for a short spell but then take months recovering!
This is wonderful perfect result great team . Good luck for all your future ventures.x
I see that they are now selling these in the US and Canada. Business must have been good
will you give me info on how to contact Canadian company
Love seeing people happy!
0:51 why did that woman have to babysit them? They are more than capable
She was there in case the dragons had questions for her
The issue with these that no one clocks on to is that they are SO unstable when it comes to kerbs etc. You really do need something with 4 wheels, 3 at least. I wish them the best of luck but these balancing wheelchairs are just impractical for the most part.
The irony of Matthew called Walker and not walking was not lost on me
what they need is a deal with one of the big para-sports governing bodies. if they could get the costs down on a bulk order it could probably happen
costs aren't coming down, this is already cheap for mobility equipmnt!
Who was expecting them to jump out of their wheechairs at the end once the deal was done?
LMAOOO😂😂😂😂😂😂
that would've been the plot twist of the century
@@crossxfuse”just kidding!” 😂
What’s the battery power on them?
Didn't know the Dragons Den could make me emotional
A funny fact: the dragons each gave them less than a single chair is worth haha
they gave them less than a chair costs - totally different
@@Sir_Henry_Bossocks You tell 'em Sir Henry, jolly good show old chap, what what?
How do i get that in a car, where do i put any shopping, how far does it go?
Great stuff, but they should find a way to get the sit part cheaper than 7000 quid. How many people can afford 17k quid?
Anybody
Anywhere
Anytime
What a wonderful way to get around.
AMAZING 😉👍
Amazing result… they have everything anyone could dream
AMAZING… nice one Dragons👍
It is a good business if and only if an efficient servicing of the product is offered. It is NOT only selling them but also keeping them running well for clientele. How would it feel to have one in a corner of the room gathering dust without a competent network of servicing. Zero discussion of maintenance was a HUGE oversight. Who would buy a car if there were no mechanics to service them.
It’s not real until Peter says “well done”
Yes ,maybe a safety / anti theft device built in .
Like fingerprint recognition to mobilise...
This is amazing and a game changer. I think this would do well in the US and all over the world.
This would be so perfect for me. 🎉
Best episode ive ever seen❤ Well done dragons
Wow!! That was a lovely one!
Wow, this is a great device. I am pretty sure this is the first time I see an actually useful thing on this show.
I've seen FAR more useful devices, but I use a wheelchair, so I actually understand the limits of this one!
@@mehere8038 Maybe I should refrase to "The first time I've seen something on this show that instantly amazed me". I have no idea what's important in mobility devices.
This is very touching well done Dragons
I felt their enthusiasm good luck to them.🤩
Touker looks like 1 of those beach chairs
Magic!!! I hope they do really well and enhance the lives of many ❤✌
That business is going to explode with thosec3 Dragons on board!
Best Dragon show ever.
Decent mobility scooters are selling for 5-7k already so a hands free version obviously has a lot of potential.
need to compare to a motorised wheelchair rather than mobility scooter. Mobility scooters have a bigger market & so are much cheaper compared to actual wheelchairs (which this is competing with)
@@mehere8038 any idea on price of those?
These should be able to be produced and sold for only around 2 times the cost of Segway self-balancing scooters!
The world always takes advantage of those most in need...
They must pay enormous import tax /shipping fees to get that stuff from New Zealand to here.
A segway is a toy. This is a medical device. The standards are going to be massively different.
@@MikeRees exactly!
@@MikeRees A segway will have 20% VAT on it, this won't for anyone who is disabled.
He was so excited he couldnt do 5x3 in his head 😅
Imagine if at the end they stood up and walked over to shake the dragons hands 😵
Am I the only one to think 'Why can't they make them climb stairs too'? Had an Art teacher who was wheelchair bound 35 odd years ago who's chair could back then. Should be easier to figure out a better/cheaper way now no?
2:51 I am also impressed with what i have seen so far
The wheelchair on its own is 17 thousands how come one dragon pay for 13333 !!!!
Any one explains how this would work ?
I wonder if I could invest £13,333 AND get one for that to promote it? ;)
I wonder how much Touka will get the delivered price down too, and how much the retail will come down.
Matthew... 'Walker' 💀...