Radar measurement technologyWheelchair robot 'MeBot' climbs stairs independently

With the 'MeBot', the Human Engineering Research Lab is developing the first wheelchair robot that can autonomously negotiate stairs and kerbs. Fraunhofer IPA has integrated the necessary radar measurement technology. The innovation competes against other systems in the Cybathlon.

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With its three wheel units, the MeBot wheelchair robot is able to negotiate stairs and kerbs for the first time.

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