When technology meets freedom of movement, ideas like Walk Methe robot chair that Toyota unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. It is not a simple electric wheelchair, but one intelligent platform on four motorized legsable to walk, bend and adapt to any surface.
The project is designed for those who have reduced mobility and wants to move independently also up land irregularuneven sidewalks or stairs. The compact and futuristic design, combined with advanced robotics andartificial intelligenceallows the chair to move fluidly, imitating the pace of an animal.
How Walk Me works
Unlike traditional wheelchairs, Walk Me moves thanks to telescopic legs that constantly analyze the terrain with sensors and LiDAR. Each movement is balanced by a system of dynamic control inspired by animal locomotion. When it encounters a ladder, the chair lifts its front legs, moves forward with precision and always keeps its center of gravity stable.
Comfort has not been neglected: the seat is ergonomicfollows the shape of the body and automatically adapts to the user’s weight. Even the center of gravity is adjusted in real time, while proximity sensors and radar ensure safety safety in every situation.
It folds quickly and becomes compact
The most surprising part comes when the journey ends: with a simple command, Walk Me folds in on itself and it becomes the size of a carry-on bag. It only takes thirty seconds to place it next to a sofa or in the trunk of the car.
The interface is intuitive: just say “go to the kitchen” or “faster” to activate the autonomous mode, while a small display shows battery and distance travelled. For now, the project remains a prototypebut it represents a concrete step towards one inclusive mobilitywhere technology not only assists, but accompanies.
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