Wheelchairs and staircases have never been compatible technologies. That's kept wheelchair users from achieving social inclusion - until now. The Scewo wheelchair can tackle staircases and boost ...

One of the biggest challenges for wheelchair users has always been the staircase, often requiring assistance to go up or down a flight or even multiple. Well, there's an answer, and Bro is its name.

Mark Muhn of Team Cleveland on his way to winning the Functional Electrical Stimulation bike race in the inaugural Cybathlon in 2016. Muhn’s legs are paralyzed; the muscles in them are activated by ...

For wheelchair users, navigating staircases has long been a daunting obstacle to social inclusion. Traditional accessibility solutions often fall short, leaving many feeling restricted in their ...

Robotics companies raised $749 million in December 2023 as a result of 41 investments. You can see each investment in the table below or a PDF version here. Robotics ...

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Scewo AG, a pioneering Swiss technology company known for its stair-climbing electric wheelchair Scewo BRO, secured an investment led by Germany-based RSBG Ventures. The Series A extension funding ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Brilliant ideas can sometimes have unexpected and near-miraculous consequences. None of the founders of Swiss ...

The ultimate in assistive mobility, Scewo’s Bro is the only self-balancing wheelchair able to rise up and climb stairs. This two-wheeled personal electric vehicle is delightfully intuitive to maneuver ...