IBOT

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ibot

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the device classification?Advanced gyroscopically-stabilized, multi-mode powered personal mobility device
2. What is the primary developer?DEKA Research & Development Corp. (Dean Kamen)
3. What is the IBOT wheelchair?The IBOT is a powered wheelchair that can climb stairs and go over bumps, like a superhero. It uses special technology to stay balanced and move on different surfaces.
4. How does the IBOT climb stairs?The IBOT has spinning gyroscopes that keep it upright and wheels that can change direction. By shifting its center of gravity and rotating the wheels, it can go up stairs and over obstacles.

Gyroscopic Stabilization: Utilizing the principle of angular momentum of spinning rotors to maintain a stable orientation against external forces.
Articulated Wheel System: A design where wheels can move independently or in conjunction with each other, allowing for complex maneuvers and terrain adaptation.
Assistive Technology: Technological tools and systems designed to enhance or enable individuals with disabilities to perform tasks.
Paradigm Shift: A fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions in a field of study or practice.