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  • U of I's ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance

    Mar 22, 2023 9:45 am by Madison YangInnovation
    U of I's wheelchair track and field coach Adam Bleakney operates the ballbot wheelchair, which gives him hands-free, lateral movement for the first time.

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    • U of I's wheelchair track and field coach Adam Bleakney operates the ballbot wheelchair, which gives him hands-free, lateral movement for the first time.

    The ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance. Researchers from across the U of I have created a robotic wheelchair that uses a single, rolling ball to provide a handsfree, intuitive, and flexible device for users.