Town of Nantucket Health & Human Services, Massachusetts

Category: Disability Terms

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WL-16RIII Walkbot is a prototype of a bipedal robot (legs robot), designed for people with mobility impairments or walking disabilities. Like any other wheelchair, it rolls along on its wheels but, if a step or ditch gets in the way, the wheels transform into legs to carry the user over. It's intended facilitate movements in areas with steps and uneven surfaces are off-limits to those in wheelchairs.

Technical Specifications:

The user controls the device by means of a joystick and its robot brain automatically assesses the surrounding terrain and moves adjusting itself to keep ensure the seat remains level.