# Stair-Climbing Wheelchairs The TopChair-S Wheelchair Detects and Climbs Stairs With Ease By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stairclimbing-wheelchair References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/topchair-s-stair-climbing-wheelchair/41421/) & [topchair.fr](http://www.topchair.fr/en/) The TopChair-S is a highly innovative wheelchair that gets around a widespread problem facing people who have to get around on wheelchairs -- [navigating stairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-x). This particular wheelchair is more than capable of maneuvering its way up pretty much any set of stairs. It works essentially a like a regular [electric wheelchair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-electric-wheelchair) on flat surfaces, but when faced with a set of stairs, it automatically detects them before traversing up the stairs using its tracks. Each chair comes fully equipped with a joystick and an LCD screen that can be used for viewing and controlling functions. The chair is powered by a pair of 60-A/h batteries, allowing it to zoom along at a speed of 9 km/h before it needs to be recharged. The TopChair-S is a fine example of how technology can be used to make the world more accessible to people with [physical disabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofia-mobility). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stair-climbing Wheelchairs:** Innovative wheelchairs that navigate stairs for people with physical disabilities. - **Assistive Mobility Technology:** Advancements in assistive technology improving accessibility for people with disabilities. - **Personalized Accessibility Solutions:** Customizable solutions for physical accessibility challenges. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Devices:** Development of innovative mobility devices to provide individuals with greater independence. - **Manufacturing:** Advancement in production of assistive mobility devices. - **Architecture:** Innovative design solutions that improve physical accessibility to buildings and structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-wheelchair.md) - [Wheel-Free Assisted Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-walk-me.md) - [Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airchair-wheelchair.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Beach-Ready All-Terrain Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-wheelchair.md) - [Electric Mobility Aids Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-mobility-aids.md) - [Modified Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaning-wheelchair.md) - [Autonomous Airport Mobility Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whill-is.md) - [Adaptive Walking Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roami.md)