Modern cities are not stroller-friendly: parents who have to tackle climbs, descents and stairs with their little ones on board know this well. A Polish startup has decided to solve this problem once and for all with Easy Way, an ingenious kit that adds the power of two electric motors to any traditional stroller.
How the electric stroller of the future works
The heart of Easy Way is an ingenious and effective system: two electric motors of 150 watts each, enclosed in an elegant central box, which are connected to the rear wheels via rubber rollers. A bit like those kits that transform normal bicycles into e-bike, but designed specifically for strollers.
The system can be installed in just a few minutes and does not require any special technical skills. Simply attach the box to the frame, position the rollers in contact with the wheels and you're done. An intuitive control is located on the handlebars to adjust the electric assistance. A display shows all the essential information such as speed and battery level. It's like having a small on-board computer for your stroller.
Security first of all
The most interesting feature of Easy Way is its integrated safety system. No more “tear-jerking scene from Battleship Potemkin, with the stroller rolling down the stairs”. If for any reason you were to let go of the handlebars, an automatic mechanism immediately blocks the wheels, preventing the stroller from moving on its own.
This aspect is fundamental, especially when you are on slopes or in potentially risky situations. The system was designed with the safety of the little ones in mind first and foremost. The two motors are calibrated to provide the right assistance without exceeding in power, always keeping the stroller under full control of the person driving it.
Sustainability and practicality meet
This gadget, I read in the company presentation, also represents an interesting ecological choice. Instead of buying a new electric stroller, expensive and destined to be used only for a few years, it allows you to reuse your mechanical stroller by adding electric functions. This philosophy of reuse and technological upgrade aligns perfectly with the principles of the circular economy. Less waste, more added value to the objects we already own.
Compatibility is guaranteed with most strollers equipped with a rear axle, making this solution accessible to a wide range of users.
So why doesn't it work? Stroller stopped
Despite promising premises, the Easy Way project has suffered a setback. The crowdfunding campaign su Kickstarter was discontinued on November 12 by its creator, for unspecified reasons. This is a shame, because the idea behind it is solid and responds to a real need of many parents. The transformation of mechanical objects into electric ones is a growing trend, which could soon return to interest the world of strollers.
For now, Easy Way remains an interesting demonstration of how technology can simplify daily life, even in seemingly traditional areas such as baby strollers. In your opinion, what went wrong?
