Many wheelchair users are capable of living independent lives, but in a world designed for able-bodied people, essential items may need modifications to make self-reliance a reality. The AbiLoader-FX ...

In spite of advances in wearable robot technology, robots have had a hard time displacing wheelchairs as the dominant technology to help those living with physical disabilities navigate the world.

A Lehigh University scientist has built a "smart" robotic wheelchair that can navigate through a crowded city on its own, with help from laser and camera sensors. Computer science and engineering ...

New Delhi, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global robotic wheelchair market was valued at US$ 241.27 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 621.69 million by 2033 at a CAGR of 12.56% ...

Panasonic has developed a robotic bed which easily transforms to a wheelchair - and back again - without the user needing to move. The Robotic Bed eliminates the need for those with limited mobility ...

A Japanese researcher has demonstrated a pair of robotic legs that can negotiate stairs and could eventually find use as a wheelchair substitute. "Elderly people using wheelchairs cannot get up and ...

The Arduino is a cheap, fun way to get into building your own electronics. It can also be daunting to get started. Here, we’ll show you how to get a start-to-finish Arduino primer with a killer ...