The ballbot wheelchair may be the future of mobility assistance. Researchers from across the University of Illinois campus have created a Star Wars-inspired robotic wheelchair that uses a single, rolling ball to provide a handsfree, intuitive, and flexible device for users.

To learn more about this project, visit
https://mechse.illinois.edu/news/54099
https://healtheng.illinois.edu/news/h...

This video was nominated for a 2023 regional Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.