Founded by former aerospace engineer Blair Jackson after he left a 30-year engineering career in 2015, Orison Corporation designs and develops the FlexQuad®, a compact electric personal transportation vehicle controlled with the driver’s feet. Based in Ohio, the small engineering-focused team continues refining the vehicle and creating accessories for uses ranging from everyday mobility to RV travel. The FlexQuad is patent-protected and designed for easy transport, including by car carrier.
Plus Rides IncPlus Rides develops light electric vehicles, led by a compact scooter designed to fold flat, roll like a suitcase, and stow in less than a square foot. The company has refined the design since 2019 through testing with commuters and enthusiasts, working with hardware studio Tomorrow Lab and drawing support from California and New York clean-energy programs. Its repairable, zero-emission approach is intended to connect personal transportation with buses, trains, and other modes of travel.NEW YORK, NY
ZiiROBOT MobilityFounded in 2017 by Ohio State University professor Yuan F. Zheng, inventor of the first computer-controlled biped walking robot in the United States, ZiiROBOT Mobility turns robotics research into lightweight mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs and smart robotic furniture. Its OSU Robotics Lab team uses AI-driven controls and a patented modular framework to build mobility products aimed at travel, independence and indoor living. The company also keeps its engineering roots close to customers through direct technical support and repair service.COLUMBUS, OH
JetsonFounded in 2012, Jetson creates e-mobility products designed to make riding more playful and accessible, from electric bikes and scooters to hoverboards and children’s light-up rides. Its range spans compact commuter-focused designs such as the RackIt-equipped e-bikes and colorful balance bikes that help young riders build confidence. Jetson also supports its products through partner bike shops and service centers.
VESMA Electric IncVESMA Electric develops Valence, an adaptive leaning electric tricycle platform built for adults and couples carrying passengers, children, or cargo. Founded by Robert Foote, whose car-free life in New York City exposed the need for safer, more practical everyday mobility, the company combines balance-assistance technology with the functionality of a daily-use vehicle. Its mission is to support low-carbon local living through stable, shared transportation.NEW YORK, NY