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When WHILL\u2019s founder heard that his friend had \u201cgiven up on even going to the grocery store just two blocks away,\u201d he was inspired to create a mobility device that would transform the traditional wheelchair experience.

Today, WHILL gives consumers worldwide new ways to move and enjoy the activities they love. Our award-winning products combine the sleekest designs in the industry with world-class engineering and technology. The result? Unrivaled mobility scooters and power chairs that provide users with increased confidence and independence.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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History<\/h2>\n
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2012<\/h3>\n

WHILL, Inc. is founded in Silicon Valley, CA.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2013<\/h3>\n

WHILL is incorporated in the USA.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2014<\/h3>\n

WHILL's first power chair, Model A, is launched.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2017<\/h3>\n

WHILL's first portable power chair, Model C, is launched.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2018<\/h3>\n

WHILL acquires and merges with Scootaround, North America's largest mobility equipment rental provider.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2019<\/h3>\n

WHILL autonomous driving solutions begin first trials at airports in the US and Canada.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2020<\/h3>\n

WHILL autonomous service is implemented for commercial use at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2020<\/h3>\n

WHILL's next-gen portable power chair, Model C2, is launched.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2021<\/h3>\n

WHILL's first foldable power chair, Model F, is launched.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2023<\/h3>\n

WHILL Rental App is launched.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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2024<\/h3>\n

WHILL's first mobility scooter, Model R, is launched.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leadership Team<\/h2>\n

Learn more about the people who make up WHILL’s senior leadership team.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Satoshi Sugie<\/h4>\n

CEO<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Satoshi Sugie is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at WHILL. He co-founded WHILL Inc.<\/span>\n Satoshi Sugie is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at WHILL. He co-founded WHILL Inc. Sugie moved to San Francisco, California in 2012 to become WHILL\u2019s CEO. He has received worldwide recognition for his work, including the prestigious Silicon Valley Business Journal's 40 Under 40. <\/span>\n