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Three people are pictured. On the left, a man in a blue suit smiles. Center is a woman in a blue blouse waving, and on the right, a man in a plaid jacket stands confidently.

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Suntory Holdings’ President Niinami appointed as external board member, Apple’s Frost as advisor, and Fukuda from Mercari as new CTO

January 4, 2022

WHILL strengthens management and organization structure with goal of building a worldwide platform for short-distance travel San Francisco, CA, January 4, 2022 – WHILL, Inc. (WHILL) today announced the appointment

A man in a blue suit and red tie, wearing a face mask, rides a WHILL autonomous service power chair in an airport. Signs for airlines hang above.

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WHILL Trials Power Chair Service at Tampa International Airport

December 10, 2021

WHILL Introduces Self-Driving Power Chair Service at Tampa International Airport for Enhanced Passenger Independence Tampa, FL, December 10, 2021 – WHILL is bringing enhanced mobility to passengers at Tampa International

Model F power chair mobility device shown in folded and open positions, beside a CES 2022 Innovation Award badge, highlighting modern design.

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Foldable WHILL Model F Named CES 2022 Best of Innovation Award Winner

November 10, 2021

WHILL Model F Wins CES 2022 Best of Innovation Award for Excellence in Design and Mobility San Francisco, CA, November 10, 2021 – WHILL, Inc. (WHILL) today announced that it

A man in a WHILL Model C2 power chair smiles while riding beside a woman walking. They are on a sidewalk in front of wide stone steps, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

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Bird Launches Accessible Rentals Pilot Program in NYC

July 6, 2021

WHILL Partners with Bird to Launch Accessible Electric Vehicle Rentals for NYC Pilot Program San Francisco, CA, July 6, 2021 — Micromobility company Bird recently announced their partnership with mobility

A man in a white shirt rides an WHILL Model C2 mobility chair labeled "BIRD" alongside a woman smiling, wearing an off-shoulder top and white pants. They are near a staircase.

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WHILL’s New Portable Power Chair Makes It Easier for People With Mobility Limitations to Get Out and Explore

May 3, 2021

Compact, maneuverable, and easy to disassemble, the improved Model Ci2 is the perfect companion for an active everyday lifestyle post-COVID San Francisco, CA, May 3, 2021 – WHILL, maker of

Side-by-side images showing a WHILL autonomous service power wheelchair with Toronto Pearson branding. A blue silhouette of a person is seated on the mobility device, indicating use.

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Toronto Pearson International Airport Trials WHILL Autonomous Mobility Service

October 19, 2020

Post-COVID Paradigm Accelerates WHILL’s Autonomous Service Expansion at International Airports in North America San Francisco, CA, October 19, 2020 – WHILL announced today the trial of its Autonomous Mobility Service