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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Arm prostheses are also used. Here, the muscle activity in the arm is recorded and converted into corresponding movements of the prosthesis.