{"id":1291,"date":"2018-01-20T17:02:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-20T17:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whill.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1291"},"modified":"2025-11-11T19:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T19:58:46","slug":"whill-named-one-of-the-most-innovative-companies-in-2018-by-fast-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whilldev.coalition.reviews\/us\/whill-named-one-of-the-most-innovative-companies-in-2018-by-fast-company\/","title":{"rendered":"WHILL Named One of the Most Innovative Companies in 2018 by Fast Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WHILL Earns Spot in Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Robotics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-swiper gs-swiper gspb_slider-id-gsbp-2cd31db\" style=\"position:relative\"><div class=\"gs-swiper-init\" data-slidesperview=\"1\" data-spacebetween=\"10\" data-spacebetweenmd=\"10\" data-spacebetweensm=\"10\" data-spacebetweenxs=\"10\" data-speed=\"400\" data-loop=\"false\" data-vertical=\"false\" data-verticalheight=\"500px\" data-autoheight=\"false\" data-grabcursor=\"false\" data-freemode=\"false\" data-centered=\"false\" data-autoplay=\"false\" data-autodelay=\"4000\" data-effect=\"\" data-coverflowshadow=\"false\"><div class=\"swiper\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-swipe swiper-slide-inner gspb_sliderinner-id-gsbp-2a6bb4d\"><div class=\"slider-content-zone\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-39b162db wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FastCompany_Most_Innovative_Award.png ,https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FastCompany_Most_Innovative_Award.png 780w, https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FastCompany_Most_Innovative_Award.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FastCompany_Most_Innovative_Award.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1375\" width=\"290\" height=\"384\" title=\"FastCompany_Most_Innovative_Award\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-greenshift-blocks-swipe swiper-slide-inner gspb_sliderinner-id-gsbp-883a351\"><div class=\"slider-content-zone\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-dc6b13f7 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WHILL_Fast_Company_Robotics.png ,https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WHILL_Fast_Company_Robotics.png 780w, https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WHILL_Fast_Company_Robotics.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/corporate-stg-cf.whill.inc\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WHILL_Fast_Company_Robotics.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1376\" width=\"840\" height=\"655\" title=\"WHILL_Fast_Company_Robotics\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-scrollbar\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>San Carlos, CA, January 20, 2018 \u2013 Fast Company today announced its annual ranking of the world\u2019s Most Innovative Companies (MIC) for 2018, honoring leading enterprises and rising newcomers that exemplify the best in business and innovation. Amongst this prestigious group, which includes industry giants like Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Patagonia and CVS Health, WHILL Inc. has earned a spot in the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Robotics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHILL\u2019s mission is to \u201cdeliver fun and innovation to pedestrian travel\u201d with category-defining products that uniquely combine a sleek, fashionable design that has the power to eliminate the feeling of self-consciousness reflected in antiquated scooters and wheelchairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing advanced driving and technology features, as well as WHILL\u2019s patented front omni-wheels, WHILL users enjoy best-in-class versatility and stability, gaining a newfound freedom and confidence to explore both tight indoor and craggy outdoor environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recently launched Model Ci includes embedded bluetooth for remote driving with an iPhone app, a mobile data network connection, and GPS making it the smartest, connected personal electric vehicle available in the market. Bundled with the Model Ci is IntelliCare, a service that provides real-time visibility and analytics on product performance; predictive maintenance and alerts; multi-device location tracking for fleet management; and the ability to perform remote diagnostics that drastically reduces customer service calls. It also quickly disassembles into three components so that it can be easily transported in almost any vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Demonstrated recently at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo, WHILL began trials for a mobility infrastructure initiative utilizing autonomous technology to address mobility needs of the aging population, to provide safer travel throughout terminals, and to eliminate the need for airport staff and reduce overall operations costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHILL\u2019s Model Ci has also received recognition for the CES 2018 \u201cBest of Innovation Awards\u201d in Accessibility Tech, and named as an Engadget \u201cBest of CES 2018\u201d Finalist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast Company\u2019s Most Innovative Companies recognize pioneering companies across 36 categories, from artificial intelligence to wellness. More than three dozen Fast Company editors, reporters, and contributors surveyed thousands of companies\u2014many of which were identified by a new MIC submission process\u2014to create these lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company\u2019s signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. It provides both a snapshot and a road map for the future of innovation across the most dynamic sectors of the economy. \u201cThis year\u2019s MIC list is an inspiring and insightful window into how many companies have embraced innovation and are working to make meaningful change,\u201d said Fast Company deputy editor David Lidsky, who oversaw the issue with senior editor Amy Farley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast Company\u2019s Most Innovative Companies issue (March-April 2018) is now available online at www.fastcompany.com\/MIC, as well as in app form via iTunes and on newsstands beginning February 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-fast-company\">About Fast Company<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Fast Company is the world\u2019s leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, ethical economics, leadership, and design. 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