An electric wheelchair that can climb most stairs, including spiral staircases, has been developed by Zurich-based students. The Scalevo Wheelchair can mount one stair per second and was designed by ...

Most powered wheelchairs have at least two problems: they can't climb stairs, and the user has to remain in a single seated position. An experimental new robotic wheelchair, however, addresses both ...

A Japanese startup will introduce an all-terrain electric wheelchair in 2026 that allows users to climb and descend stairs, and board trains and buses without assistance, with plans to develop a model ...

Stair-climbing wheelchair robotics represents a transformative convergence of advanced mechanical design, sensor integration and adaptive control systems aimed at enhancing mobility for individuals ...