Overview
The iBOT is a robotic wheelchair invented by Dean Kamen. It can navigate rough terrain and climb stairs, showcasing advanced mobility solutions for individuals with disabilities.
Flagship features
- Notable user stories: Mobius Mobility highlights 'user stories' on their site, suggesting real-world deployments
- Compatible with EZ Lock docking system for vehicle transport
- Remote Mode allows unoccupied operation for loading into vehicles (up to 20-degree incline)
- Terrain-following technology automatically adjusts seat angle on slopes
- Sealed electronics, batteries, and motors — can be hosed down after outdoor use
- Market context: The ibot brand was originally developed by DEKA and later acquired by Mobius Mobility
Specifications
Category: Surgical / Medical- FDA year
- Class II (reclassified in 2014)[4]
- CE mark year
- true
- Pricing model
- purchase
Detailed specifications
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- Sub Category
- personal_mobility
- Max Speed M S
- 3.03
- Company Country
- US
- Controller Model
- Redundant 32-bit embedded microcontrollers[2]
- Deployment Notes
- Manufactured by Mobius Mobility since 2019; current version is iBOT PMD (fourth generation)[4]
- Availability Status
- available
- Additional Information
- - Unique selling points: The ibot PMD is the only wheelchair that can climb stairs (independently or with assistant), raise the user to eye level (Balance Mode), and traverse rough terrain (up to 6-inch curbs). - Notable user stories: Mobius Mobility highlights 'user stories' on their site, suggesting real-world deployments. - Compatible with EZ Lock docking system for vehicle transport. - Remote Mode allows unoccupied operation for loading into vehicles (up to 20-degree incline). - Terrain-following technology automatically adjusts seat angle on slopes. - Sealed electronics, batteries, and motors — can be hosed down after outdoor use. - Market context: The ibot brand was originally developed by DEKA and later acquired by Mobius Mobility. - Financial assistance: A dedicated 'Funding an ibot PMD' page exists for veterans and other funding options. - Known limitations: Traditional power wheelchairs have limitations; ibot is designed to overcome those. - Partners: EZ Lock for docking systems; also mentions veterans and clinicians as key stakeholders. - Competitive differentiators: Six modes in one device (standard, 4-wheel, balance, stair, docking, remote).
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