# Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair By Amy Duong | Published 2023-10-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/09/this-korean-institutes-robotic-wheelchair-can-let-the-user-stand-up-and-climb-stairs-at-will/) & [kimm.re.kr](https://www.kimm.re.kr/eng)  The [Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfinstalling-exoskeleton), also known as KIMM creates a new [electric wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-wheelchair) that operates with robotic functions. The chair has a mechanism that helps users climb stairs and even stand upright with assistance. The main focus of the chair is the [assistive technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-wheelchair) that encourages comfort and adaptability in various environments. The central base of the wheelchair is made up of two modules including stair-climbing modules at the bottom and a standing module at the top. The stair-climbing design is made to stay retracted when it is not in use to keep a sleek visual. When there is a flight of stairs, it is lowered and maintains a horizontal level at the seat to move one step at a time. Image Credit: KIMM ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Robotic Assistive Technology:** The KIMM's electric wheelchair incorporates robotic functions to assist users in climbing stairs and standing upright. - **Comfort and Adaptability:** The wheelchair's main focus is on enhancing user comfort and adaptability in various environments. - **Sleek Design:** The chair's stair-climbing modules are retractable to maintain a sleek visual when not in use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** The innovative wheelchair design falls within the assistive technology industry. - **Healthcare:** The wheelchair's focus on user comfort and adaptability aligns with the healthcare industry's goals. - **Mobility Equipment:** The robotic wheelchair design is part of the mobility equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [All-Terrain Electric Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scewo-bro.md) - [Two-in-One Senior Mobility Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfdriving-wheelchair.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discrete-wheelchair.md) - [Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robooter.md) - [Self-Installing Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfinstalling-exoskeleton.md) - [Luxe Lounge Motorized Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resilience.md)