Like a cat with nine lives, my iBOT wheelchair keeps cheating death. For those of you not in the know, the iBOT is the most incredible wheelchair ever built. Unfortunately, due to bureaucratic red tape and insurance company cold-heartedness, this wheelchair is no longer manufactured or sold. A couple of years ago, the previous manufacturer,… Continue reading My iBOT Gets Recharged
MITCH STURGEON
Author and Blogger
Living With MS
Tag: IBOT
The iBot Lives!
This is the news we’ve all been waiting for. A little company called Toyota will partner with DEKA to develop and manufacture the next generation of iBot. Read the press release here, and be sure to watch the video embedded in the story. To see video of my iBot in action, click here.
The Social Psychology Implications of iBot Stair Climbing
Yeah, you read that right. This subject is better suited for a PhD dissertation, but instead I’ll tackle it in a single blog post. On Saturday night Kim and I went out to dinner with our friends Deb and Steve at the Snow Squall, a local bar and restaurant that we absolutely love. I made… Continue reading The Social Psychology Implications of iBot Stair Climbing
Potpourri
It’s becoming more and more difficult for me to don my winter coat, even with assistance, especially the part where I try to stuff my arms into the sleeves. So I bit the bullet and ordered this ridiculously expensive winter Cape, which has no sleeves. Once I try it out, I’ll give you a review (picture… Continue reading Potpourri