India, July 18 -- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) today announced the launch of YD One - India's lightest active wheelchair and the country's first indigenously developed precision-built mono-tube rigid-frame wheelchair, designed to match the world's best.

Built to international standards, YD One is fully customised for each user's body, posture, and daily mobility needs. Weighing just 9 kilograms, its ultra-lightweight, precision-engineered design delivers maximum strength and energy efficiency while making it effortless to lift, handle, and stow in cars, autos, or public transport.

YD One was launched today (16th July 2025) in the IIT Madras campus in the presence of Chief Guest Surgeon Vice Admiral Anupam Kapur, Na...