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iBOT® Mobility System stair-climbing unlike any wheelchair
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Stair Function
Independence Technology, L.L.C., a Johnson & Johnson Company
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For wheelchairs users, steps and stairs are no longer an obstacle with the INDEPENDENCE® iBOT® 4000 Mobility System. You will feel secure climbing or descending a couple of steps, or even a full flight of stairs — indoors or out.

By rotating the wheels up and over each other and utilizing gyroscopes to maintain balance,
the iBOT® Mobility System can climb steps that range in height from 5” to 8” and in depth of 10” to 17”.   Stairways need to be straight, L-shaped or U-shaped with enough room on the landing for the iBOT® Mobility System to maneuver.

A trained independent clinician will determine if you can use the Stair Function independently or with assistance.

   
  Independent Stair Climbing:
Unassisted stair climbing in the iBOT® Mobility System requires the presence of at least one railing on the set of stairs or steps.  To climb, the user backs the iBOT® Mobility System up to the bottom step. While holding onto the railing(s) with both hands, a slight shift in your center of gravity will activate the iBOT® Mobility System to automatically climb one step. The triple redundant gyroscope system stabilizes the iBOT® Mobility System on each step as it climbs or descends the steps.  The pace of stair climbing is controlled by the user.
 
Assisted Stair Climbing:
If it is determined by an independent healthcare professional that independent stair climbing is not feasible,  an assistant may be trained to activate and control the iBOT® Mobility System during stair climbing.
 

 

 

 
 

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