The I-BOT

It’s all about freedom and independence when you are wheelchair bound. So the I-BOT can be just what the doctor ordered for anyone in that situation.

The Segway inventor Dean Kamen applied his extensive knowledge to come up with this innovative approach that gets wheelchair inhabitants up to eye level, up to stair climbing and in through doors. The new version of the I-BOT has a new back support that reduces breathing problems and the fatigue that comes with debilitating diseases, and the footrests swing away for increased mobility.

There is a certain amount of mental capability necessary to get the most from the I-BOT so it is not for everyone. Even though there is a $25,000 price tag with the I-BOT, there is an increased awareness from Medicare and there is promise for the future. I-BOTs may be just the independent factor for those who are wheelchair bound