Scott Bolduc
Founder Of Electronic Mobility Controls
Scott Bolduc, the founder of Electronic Mobility Controls and the AEVIT® 2.0 system, has contributed incalculable innovations to the automotive drive-by-wire industry. Through research and experimentation, he has created technology that continues to this day to provide freedom and mobility to all levels of disability. This technology also has practical applications for private, military, and commercial sectors. In the years since its inception, he has created an impressive company that has become known as the leader in adaptive driving technology. As a boy, Scott grew up in Waterville, Maine where he showed an interest in invention from a very early age.
Scott Bolduc, the creator of Electronic Mobility Controls and the AEVIT® 2.0 system has contributed incalculable innovations to the automotive drive-by-wire industry. Through research and experimentation he has created technology that continues to this day to provide freedom and mobility to all levels of disability. It also has practical applications for private, military, and commercial sectors. In the years since its inception he has created an impressive company that's become known as the leader in adaptive driving technology. As a boy Scott grew up in Waterville, Maine where he showed an interest in invention from a very early age.
At only 10 years old, Scott made a fuel gauge for his parent’s kerosene tank in their basement. The idea was so innovative that Honeywell, a thermostat manufacturer, paid him for his idea. At the age of 15, Scott was afforded the opportunity to watch the Apollo launch at NASA by winning a prize for writing a scientific essay. As a senior at Waterville High School, he earned a 4-year scholarship from the Air Force to attend the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. While in his 20’s, Scott's close friend, Dale Crafts, was involved in a motorcycle accident and became quadriplegic.
At only 10 years old, Scott made a fuel gauge for his parents kerosene tank in their basement. The idea was so innovative that Honeywell, a thermostat manufacturer, paid him for his idea. At the age of 15 Scott was afforded the opportunity to watch the Apollo launch at NASA by winning a prize for writing a scientific essay. As a senior of Waterville High-School he earned a 4-year scholarship from the Air Force to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. While in his 20’s Scott's close friend, Dale Crafts, was involved in a motorcycle accident and became quadriplegic.
Determined to help his friend in any way he could, he began developing what would become the world's first drive-by-wire system. Scott’s idea of drive-by-wire technology was in part derived from his knowledge of flying military aircraft. The aircrafts relied on servo motors to control various parts of the machinery while under the stress of supersonic speeds and high g-force exertion. This allowed the pilot to operate the aircraft with little effort as the linkage is no longer mechanical; this effectively removed the incredible external forces from the equation.
Determined to help his friend in any way he could, he began developing what would become the world's first drive by wire system. Scott’s idea of drive-by-wire technology was in part derived from his knowledge of flying military aircraft. The aircrafts relied on servo motors to control various parts of the machinery while under the stress of supersonic speeds and high g-force exertion. This allowed the pilot to operate the craft with little effort as the linkage is no longer mechanical; This effectively removed the incredible external forces from the equation.
Scott realized that the same technology could be adapted to the automotive sector. This would allow people to interface with their transportation in a similar way. He envisioned an electronic user interface that would integrate the gas, brakes, steering, and secondary controls into one system that could be operated by a user with limited physical mobility. With this idea Scott begin breaking new ground on a one of a kind system that would finally give people with limited mobility the freedom they deserved.
Scott realized that the same technology could be adapted to the automotive sector to allow people to interface with their transportation in a modified way as well. He envisioned an electronic user interface that would fuse the gas, brakes, steering, and secondary controls into one system that could be operated by a user with limited physical mobility. With this idea Scott begin breaking new ground on a one of a kind system that would finally give people with limited mobility the freedom they deserved.
With a belief that all people should have equal access to the freedom and independence that transportation provides, Scott began designing a revolutionary device to make that belief a reality. On October 31, 1990 Scott received a patent for his joystick operated driving system known as "Digi-Drive". Digi-Drive would be the first iteration in a series of successful drive-by-wire systems for Scott. Digi-drive was also the first advanced driving system that could be manufactured and shipped to a dealer network for installation. In addition, Digi-Drive would later become the first joystick driving system to be approved by the Veterans Administration.
With a belief that all people should have equal access to the freedom and independence that transportation provides Scott begin designing a revolutionary device to make that belief a reality. On October 31, 1990 Scott received a patent for his joystick operated driving system known as "Digi-Drive". Digi-Drive would be the first iteration in a series of successful drive by wire systems for Scott. Digi-drive was also the first advanced driving system that could be manufactured and shipped to a dealer network for installation. In addition Digi-Drive would later become the first joystick driving system to be approved by the Veterans Administration.
On August 29, 1994 Scott received a patent for a single unit system for controlling gas and brake. This system would ultimately come to be known as the EGB (Electronic Gas Brake). In the early 2000’s, EMC took a massive step forward by developing and patenting the AEVIT® (Advanced Electronic Vehicle Interface Technology) system. Scott has always been extremely passionate about safety. Electronic Mobility Control's product line is no exception to that passion as it has undergone extensive testing including The TUV and ISO-9001. The next advancement would come on December 15, 2005 when Scott received a patent for the first Auxiliary Battery System (Aux-Bat). Keeping with Scott's passion for safety, the auxiliary battery provides redundancy in the system. When all else fails, your AEVIT system does not; you'll have enough power to get to a safe location.
On August 29, 1994 Scott received a patent for a single unit system for controlling gas and brake. This system would come to be known in the industry as EGB (Electronic Gas Brake). In the early 2000’s EMC took a massive step forward by developing and patenting the AEVIT® (Advanced Electronic Vehicle Interface Technology) system. Scott has always been passionate about the need for safety and extensive testing for adaptive equipment. Electronic Mobility Control's product line is no exception to that passion as it has gone through extensive testing including The TUV and ISO-9001. The next advancement would come on December 15, 2005 when Scott received a patent for the first Auxiliary Battery System (Aux-Bat). Keeping with Scott's passion for safety, the auxiliary battery provides redundancy in the system. This means when all else fails your AEVIT system does not, you'll have enough power to get you to a safe location.
The AEVIT® system has undergone a few upgrades since its inception. In 2005, data logging of all motor positioning and inputs became available allowing us to better and more accurately refine our systems safety protocols. In 2008 the first touch screen for secondary functions became available. This gave users access to an easy to use and fluid graphic user interface for all their vehicle’s available inputs. The AEVIT system is constantly under development to provide the best, safest, and most up to date adaptive driving control system on the market. We were the first, and we strive every day to ensure that we are the best. The Smithsonian Institute National Museum of American History states that Scott created one of the most significant adaptive mobility technologies of the 20th century. Scott’s contributions to the industry are truly immeasurable. His revolutionary vision of freedom and mobility for everyone lives on at Electronic Mobility Controls.
The AEVIT® system has undergone a few upgrades since its inception. In 2005 data logging of all motor positioning and inputs became available allowing us to better and more accurately refine our systems safety protocols. In 2008 the first touch screen for secondary functions became available. This gave users access to an easy to use and fluid graphic user interface for all their vehicles available inputs. The AEVIT system is constantly under development to provide the best, safest, and most up to date mobility aid on the market. We were the first and we strive every day to ensure that we are the best. The Smithsonian Institute National Museum of American History states that Scott created one of the most significant adaptive mobility technologies of the 20th century. Scott’s contributions to the industry are truly immeasurable. His revolutionary vision of freedom and mobility for everyone lives on at Electronic Mobility Controls.