A service member navigating rehabilitation
Our starting point is the user's daily experience, not a technology claim.
SERVICE MEMBER REHABILITATION / RESEARCH CONCEPT
LegMaker / Military research concept
Rehabilitation should not depend on another transfer.
A wheelchair-first perspective on the military challenge—and a research direction worth exploring.
Explore the challenge ↓
01 / The human challenge
Why this matters.
A service member recovering from injury may face repeated transitions between a wheelchair, transport and supervised therapy. Each transition can create logistical demands and may require assistance.
02 / The investigational idea
What if movement could stay with the wheelchair?
Investigate whether wheelchair-integrated exercise could support accessible movement sessions during rehabilitation, without claiming operational deployment or simultaneous powered mobility.
LegMaker is an investigational wheelchair-mounted lower-limb exercise concept. Suitability depends on the individual, device compatibility, supervision and future evaluation.
03 / The research pathway
What would we need to prove?
Evaluate secure attachment, safety stops, power requirements, portability, cleaning, supervision and clinical feasibility before any field-use claims.
Understand
Interview users and practitioners to define the real workflow and unmet needs.
Evaluate
Test usability, safety requirements and practical feasibility under an appropriate protocol.
Validate
Report measured results transparently before making performance or health claims.
Research concept only. This page does not describe an operating military laboratory or establish clinical effectiveness, regulatory clearance or validated sport- or military-specific outcomes. Photography illustrates the existing prototype, not a completed military deployment.
The Military Lab explained
Who this is for. How it would work.
A clear look at the person, the practical barrier, the proposed research workflow and what is still unproven.
What makes access difficult?
After injury or surgery, repeated equipment transfers and transport logistics can add complexity to supervised rehabilitation.
Four steps in a possible evaluation
- 01 — Define the settingClinical team defines the rehabilitation setting and appropriate candidate criteria.
- 02 — Check safety and fitStaff evaluates wheelchair fit, emergency stop, power management and equipment transport.
- 03 — Explore a supervised sessionA controlled feasibility session explores device operation and supervision needs.
- 04 — Review the evidenceThe team documents safety and workflow findings; this is not field-ready military equipment.
What exists today: an investigational wheelchair-mounted exercise prototype and a proposed military research concept. What does not yet exist: a verified military lab service, published lab-specific outcomes, or a guarantee of clinical or athletic benefit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a working Military training or clinical service?
No. This page describes a proposed research direction. Availability, eligibility and any future study depend on appropriate partners and approvals.
Can anyone use LegMaker immediately?
No. Wheelchair compatibility, individual safety considerations, supervision and investigational status must be assessed. Do not treat this page as medical advice or operating instructions.
What can a research partner do next?
Contact Rehabwheel to discuss the problem, feasibility questions, possible study design and requirements for a responsible evaluation.
04 / Collaborate
Help shape the next research question.
Are you a researcher, clinician, adaptive sports organization or potential evaluation partner? Contact the Rehabwheel team to discuss a possible study.
Discuss a research collaboration ↗Explore the other labs
Real people / documentary program
The next story could be yours.
We are inviting service members and veterans interested in mobility and exercise research. to request a free, supervised 30-minute LegMaker consultation and investigational prototype demonstration at the Humanmade facility in San Francisco, subject to confirmation.
Free consultation30 minutesRequest 24 hours ahead
No staged testimonials. No invented results. Just authentic conversations, documented demonstrations, and participant-controlled storytelling.
After a demonstration, participants may separately choose whether to share a photo, video, or quote. Filming and publication are optional and require separate informed consent.
Schedule your free consultation ↗This is an invitation to request a time, not an instant confirmed appointment. The investigational prototype is not presented as an established treatment.
How it works
Three steps. One conversation.
1
Choose a time
Request a date at least 24 hours in advance. Sessions are requested between 9 AM and 9 PM Pacific.
2
Get confirmation
Our team reviews availability, wheelchair compatibility and safety considerations.
3
Visit Humanmade
Join a 30-minute consultation and supervised prototype demonstration, if approved and scheduled.
Verified / participant-approved
Field stories & demonstrations
Only real, approved demonstration stories are published here. Filming is optional and never required for a consultation.
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