A Wired Article announces that the FDA has given approval to the iBOT Robo-Wheelchair. The iBOT Mobility System is made by Independence Technology (a Johnson and Johnson company), and is a robotic self-balancing wheelchair that can saftly go up and down stairs, can lift a patient to reach those items on high shelves, and can even four wheel (mud dog?) over rough terrain. Now that the iBot is FDA approved, you may see iBots segue (segway?) into clinics across the country.

Other articles for assisted mobility...

• New robotic devices promise mobility for the handicapped   (check out the assisted walking device!)
• IBOT chair climbs stairs
• High-tech wheelchair on the way

Other Robots.net articles...

• Mind Control Wheelchair