SMRTR TechAug 20, 2026Robot Report

ATDev gives update on its journey building autonomous wheelchairs

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ATDev is building an AI-powered wheelchair with a robotic arm that helps paralyzed users eat, open doors, and retrieve items independently. Backed by a federal ARPA-H program and partnering with Meta, the company aims to deliver an FDA-approved, insurance-covered chair within five years, serving 3.5 million U.S. power wheelchair users.

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