Wheelchair diving may come true someday

Sue Austin, the woman you can see floating in a wheelchair in the video, is a British artist leading the Freewheeling group, focused on transforming prejudice and inspiring new attitudes toward people with disabilities.

According to the BBC, unable to walk since 1996, the artist had the idea of ​​developing a wheelchair that could be maneuvered underwater in 2005 after learning to dive. Sue contacted several engineers and academics to create the video prototype, which was finally built and is part of the project she led.

Freedom to float

The underwater chair has two thrusters located under the seat, being maneuvered through an acrylic plate, with a shape similar to the wings of a streak, attached to the artist's feet. In addition, the chair also has floating devices that prevent it from sinking.

And it seems that Sue Austin's artistic project is achieving its expected goal. The chair has some pending patents and is making a big hit around the world, with a lot of people interested in seeing the prototype turn into a possible dream for many disabled people.

Sources: Freewheeling, BBC and YouTube