Motus Drive was founded by Ferhan Jemal after seeing firsthand the challenges his uncle faced due to limited mobility and the high costs associated with powered wheelchairs. Motivated by this experience, Ferhan spent eight years studying the wheelchair market, talking with industry experts, prototyping, and gathering direct feedback from wheelchair users to create a truly useful product that meets people needs with where they are.
Most electric wheelchairs are very expensive, often costing thousands of dollars. This puts them out of reach for many who could really benefit from powered mobility. Motus Drive offers an affordable option that bridges this gap. Ferhan describes the experience as “like putting a jetpack on a wheelchair.” Their kits are made to fit most manual wheelchairs, making the upgrade process simple and accessible.
Their goal is straightforward. “Mobility shouldn’t be complicated or overpriced,” says Ferhan.
The Motus Drive kit includes motorized wheels, a joystick controller, and a battery system all engineered to be easy to use and easy to install. The system is lightweight, durable, and designed to help users get more out of the wheelchair they already own. It’s practical, and it works.
Ferhan’s background in engineering and product design helped shape a product that doesn’t just work well it’s also thoughtfully made human use. Motus Drive follows clean design principles focused on simplicity, usefulness, and authenticity. Inspired by timeless product design and ethical thinking, the team approaches innovation with care and purpose.
Located in Nashville, a city recognized for healthcare innovation, Motus Drive gained support from local healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and disability advocates. Community programs, accelerator networks, and educational institutions helped Motus Drive build connections, test ideas, and refine the product. This support gave Ferhan access to mentors and resources that helped turn an idea into something real.
Motus Drive is not just about developing technology, it’s about listening. Over the years, Ferhan spoke directly with people in wheelchairs, their families, and caregivers. He learned what wasn’t working, what people were frustrated with, and what features they actually needed. That feedback shaped every part of the product and company.
The team at Motus Drive also understands the challenges that come with repairs, insurance paperwork, and the lack of transparency that many wheelchair users deal with. They’re working to make the whole experience better, not just the hardware. This includes thinking about how people use their chairs day-to-day, and how they can rely on something that’s simple, effective, and easy to maintain.
Motus Drive is growing steadily. The company is focused on improving the current design based on feedback, expanding production, and getting more kits in the hands of people who need them. As things continue to move forward, Ferhan remains focused on making mobility affordable, practical, and built for everyone.
“Motus Drive is focused on creating genuinely useful products that directly benefit people,” Ferhan emphasizes. “Everything we build starts with personal conversations and real needs. That’s what keeps us grounded.”
Motus Drive is more than a tech startup, it is a mission-driven group proving user-first products can drive positive change and improve the current healthcare industry.
