@@32_pratik_patel_xii_scienc85 Merriam must have been writhing in her grave with all these pc euphemisms.. Not special though, people use "differently" abled now. Imo, they're too tough to worry about semantics.
@@32_pratik_patel_xii_scienc85 I've got one leg, if someone called me specially abled... I'd probably punch them. Differently abled isn't AS cringe, but I'd still probably laugh at someone who called me that.
I think it's the other way around. I just subscribed to see somebody abusing mobile phones - but now find myself learning about issues faced by those with disability. This one is very 'cool tech', but remember when he was doing their vegetable patch, and suddenly realized that ' accessible gardening' was something I hadn't even considered existed/was needed.
I really love how Zach uses his platform to raise awareness of the difficulties disable people face and how he and Cambry explore and test products and ideas to make the world accessible to everyone regardless of physical ability. Hats off to them both!
My daughter is severely disabled, but she can drive an electric wheelchair. Seeing these type of things gives me so much hope. Also, my respect for Zack increased 10 times more for taking care of his wife.
“I feel wind in my hair.” “I wish I could say the same…” hahah This is awesome. Hope they get cheaper and affordable for the masses. Thanks for covering this, Jerry.
As an engineer I think this is one of the most innovative and impressive designs I have seen in a long time. It looks amazingly well thought-out out and extremely well built. In terms of technology it's the Tesla of wheelchairs. Hats off to the design team & company making them.
Tesla is a bad comparison, those were brought in to the market with overpowered electric motors (sometimes breaking the car) with a ton of off the shelves 18650 cells at an affordable price (more prone to degradation but affordable), I welcome it, but still a one trick pony merely hinting at the potential of EV. Cybertruck has some simplicity concepts into it that I like a lot, but the touch screens alone are a downgrade from actual button interface, loads of gimmicks for an easier sell to consumers, ton of fluff for no good reason. Whereas this contraption taps potential from every source, it sticks to large wheels for comfort like the old days, using the otherwise pointless segway balancing for mobility, there is not a single gimmick put into this it's all used to its fullest potential. All polish and utility.
My mom hasn´t been able to walk since she was 26. Now she´s almost 85. I am watching this video, and have tears in my eyes. From Argentina. Makes me happy that someone takes care of technology for the ones that really need it. Thank you, you made my day.
That’s crazy how much they were able to improve the wheelchair, which is harder than you’d think. Since it has to be comfortable, safe, and easy to use for the owner. There’s a lot to consider when trying to make something like this and it seems like they’ve really thought everything through
@@CraigJukes What you are saying have nothing to do with the comment you are respoding to. The guy was saying that the company did a good job, so why are you mentioning the youtuber.
@@TwoSmoker420 well that depends if the rubber used on the tracks were high quality anti slip... then yes no problem what so ever... normal uh, well then we can say that we got ourselves a pancake... no offense
As a disabled woman and my whole life in a wheelchair with Cerebral Palsy… These vibes are so empowering. I’m 25 and I am so proud of you, Cam!🤩🥹🥹🥹❤️ Fellow big dreamer right here!
In 1972 I was a kid and in my Aloha Oregon Neighborhood we had a neighbor who had SP. I did not know what it was at the time I was to young. But me and my mom would visit her. I asked my mom did she have a husband and she said no, he could not handle the SP and left her. That was sad. I am glad life as gotten alot easier for people in wheel chairs. I am GLAD that Camby had Zak in her life !! I am glad that youtube shows the life of a person in a wheel chair! I could image life in a wheel chair in the early 70s was really hard! There was no disabled parking spots. BTW In a store in Tacoma, abled people are parking in disabled parking spots. I always check the plaqard to make sure its current. My mom was abused her late husbands disability "he passed away" and used the placard in parking spots. It told her she cannot do that its not legal.
As an intern I worked on the iBot Wheelchair at DEKA R&D. This is Dean Kamen's company, and the technology that the Segway uses to balance, actually came from the iBot project. My main responsibilities as an intern were designing and running destructive tests for various components of the chair as well as "test driving" the chairs. The test driving was through an obstacle course that simulated a day's worth of wear and tear on it. They were looking for (and got) FDA classification as a Class 3 Medical device (same category as a mechanical heart) in order to get insurance to cover a bigger chunk of the cost. I was always so disappointed when J&J pulled out of the project, as these chairs were amazing. They were more compact and more versatile than this one too.
i was thinking about the ibot chair as well while watching this video. I thought the ibot would of excelled at all of these tasks. I wonder what ever happened to the ibot project. Is it still ongoing or what.
As an engineer I can appreciate the technology behind this chair, but I was fascinated by the joy on her face. It was pleasant to behold. Let's hope this becomes more accessible for those in our society who are limited in their physical scope. Thanks for the video.
Well technology is great if accessable to everyone, this will not be. Just something to look at in a magazine and wish! Be way in future, what 20 yeats before real people will ALL have the same access to it not just the wealthy.
To Be Honest Jerry .. This was the best video you ever made so far!!! The chair idea, the love you put in it for your wife, the idea and determination behind it. And truly you're wife is lucky to find a guy who does the impossible to draw a smile on her face. First video was elevator in ceiling now is this Wheel Chair idea amazing to go down those stairs like that! Keep it up the positive things.
THIS... is the future of wheelchair mobility! With a reach height of one Zach tall, ability to climb/descend stairs, and a top speed of 6mph, this has to be one of the coolest innovations I've seen in a while. Super excited for Cambry and all those disabled individuals with limited mobility once this thing goes on sale!
She was amazing. I was nervous just watching her go down the stairs. My brother broke his neck and lived 5 years after his injury, technology like this would have made those 5 years so much more enjoyable. I hope this technology will become more accessible for those who need it.
Thanks, guys ! You showed what the future will look like for disabled people and it looks sooo much better. Imagine this toy accessible for average budget ! But what I appreciated the most, because it transpired throughout the video, is the profound goodwill and love you share with each other. This is diamond, this is what life is about. Thank you for inspiring your audience. Kimberley you are such a nice and positive soul with such a guardian angel on your side. Lucky you !
Thanks for this awesome video Zack! It was so great to meet you guys! We give our best to keep developing the chair so it is getting smarter and even more versatile every day with our software updates but also our engineering teams.
I have just come across your facebook account and can honestly state I think you both are absolutlely fantastic. To see someone who adores a young lady who has to use a wheelchair and expand that pasion to prove to the world that so she has to use a chair, so what! I worked with a lot of people who had spinal injuries, problems that they thought the world owed them a living. To watch you both going about life as all is well in the world is a breath of fresha air. You make people like me, self mobile, awed by your determination and vigour. A pleasure to have watched a couple of your presentations. Go and show them you are far better then them.
I've always wondered why there hasn't been enough research to make wheelchairs better. This wheelchair is AMAZING. I can't imagine how life changing it feels! I pray in the next years this will be the standard wheelchair!
The answer is simple. They cost a lot and very few people can afford them. Do not even try to guess the multi-millions of dollars for research, development, and state of the art manufacturing. And then there are choices. Do I spend $40,000 for a wheel chair; or, do I spend $70,000+ for an accessible van?
Short answer: Insurance companies. Longer answer: Insurance companies are very money conscious and risk-averse. They don't like to pay out any money they don't have to. So when the decision makers at an insurance company are looking at which powered wheelchair to provide to a covered person, then if they cannot deny the claim, they will go with the known value (lead-acid, brushed motors, boring) over the unknown new tech. This then filters to the manufacturers of the chairs. If insurance companies are buying many units of chair A, but almost none of chair B, then it is not financially smart to keep the chair B production line operating unless private non-insurance sales are buying enough units to justify the expense.
Thank you for posting this! Our little girl has spastic CP and is considered a quadriplegic (wheelchair bound- non-weight bearing) she is 13- loves the outdoors/camping etc. We struggle with the stairs in our home so much now that she has gotten bigger. I have been looking at this chair for a while and following it online- the price is not as bad as I thought! We just had to buy her a new powerchair and it was 64k! Insane right? So if I could get her the BRO instead I would get it in a heartbeat! Independence is what she is seeking and I feel this chair is a step in the right direction!
Hello to you and your daughter. My daughter is now 37 with CP classified as a spastic quad. My daughter wanted to tell your daughter Hello 🤗❣️ and to always stay positive and help your mom out as much as possible so your mom isn't wore out by the time you are 37 and your mom is old. 🤣🧑🦼
I'm in the US, I have CRPS in both feet and legs, some days I can walk but not long or far, stairs are a nightmare, definitely not a friend, and then there are days I can't walk pain is so bad, I spend 50-60/70 % of my life in bed. I'd absolutely buy one of these. A lot of places I don't go with my wife because of stairs or some other obstacle. I hope these come to the US for sale Website says only that you can schedule a test drive but no info on US sales.
It's totally offtopic for this vid, but seeing the love and support you two have for each other is so nice. It comes so naturally from both of you (I had the same feeling during the home elevator video too). I know it should be default for every couple out there, yet I still see so many disfunctional relationships, that seeing one that is clearly based on respect, support and love is so heartwarming!
Been disabled from birth, and this is one of the most amazing things I've seen... the raising and lowering to reach high shelves is a game changer. The stairs had me sweating. It would take me a while before I would feel comfortable on that, and trust it for balancing during ascent and descent.
I’m not sure I’d ever trust it, to be honest. I’ve used a manual all my life, and I know too well how awful it can be when something breaks on my comparatively simple aluminum ultralight. Even a small failure while climbing stairs in that robotic ‘chair could be lethal. Plus-I dunno, the way he mentioned “now you can fit to the environment rather than fitting it to you…” I just see standing people using this as an excuse to not make things more accessible. You know some places would rather every wheelchair-user pay $50,000 for a robot ‘chair than them having to pay $3-5k one time for a ramp.
@@DrFranklynAnderson I can definitely relate to the breakage issue, and with the “adapting to the environment” comment. It’s something I would need to have a lot of time with. I always feel uneasy on steep inclines, steps would be even more intense.
@@OsmosisHD 😄. Strange thing is I have a thing called patchy sensation below the knee where I can feel in some places but not others, but if I ever stub my toe or something like that I always say ouch even if I don't feel it. I think it's one of those things you do out of habit because everyone else around you does it.
I full on support what you are doing and I’m praying for the two of you. I’ve watched your videos for years before I even needed a wheelchair. In fact I just got my first wheelchair today. I’m not ancient or anything, but I am 47 and new advancements in wheelchair technology is great to see.
As a person with a disability for 55 years, I must say I am very impressed with the chair (and the bravely of the lady for trying it out on those steps). Great demo.
I found myself smiling a large portion of this video, it makes me excited for the future of accessible chairs because I know for sure things like this will help disabled people so much. They live an already difficult life having to depend on so many things I can imagine being able to climb stairs, reach the top rack at the grocery store and much more would make them much more happy.
@@Skeptic_Tank unfortunately we have to start somewhere. Most of the time when things come out for the first time they are priced stupid, eventually they come down. Hopefully that’s the same case with this chair.
I have been in a wheelchair for the last six years and this looks like a game changer. Stairs in particular are the hardest thing to deal with. Thank you for showing us this and all the other handicap products. It's nice to see what's out there.
I applaude Scewo as a company that makes modern technology work in mobility solutions! I feel there should be a dedicated class for engineers to learn and work on mobility and enabling technology! The new technology is there! It just needs people that want to think outside of the box and make things work ! There is an audience for these kind of applications !
you can see beginning at 8:55 they have a little more iteration to do on the front bumpers for the treads, you can see it's already pretty damaged, and the way it scrapes along the ground shows it's not expecting such a high angle of attack. otherwise, looked extremely well-engineered!
I’ve imported a similar chair from France to Canada for my friend about 7-8 years ago, the stair climbing technology has been around for a while now. Back then that chair wasn’t allowed to USA, only in Canada because of the European/ Canadian certifications vs European/USA certifications. Stupid bureaucracy as always. It costed nearly 30k, it was made in France and had 4 wheeled and a tracks. The friend was very excited about it and having an opportunity to be less dependent. Great things come from Europe
I think those are designed to take some of the strain and damage from the front rollers. If you see there is an adjustable slot for the bolt. In other words it looks like a consumable part that is replaceable.
I really like watching this channel because it brings to light a lot of things people don't talk about. Like the fact that accessibility technology is in fact 20 or 30 years behind for no apparent reason. Unfortunately most people don't even think about that. I did find it hilarious during the speed test when she said she could feel the wind in her hair and he said " I wish I could say the same. " I lost it. You both are great!
@@utubepunk Also the size of the market. I don't know what percentage of the population is disabled, but it is not a very big number and so economies of scale in manufacturing are very difficult to achieve.
It’s because of money. Disabled people often don’t have the funds to buy these advanced chairs. Only a small percentage are able to afford a chair that costs as much as a car. The government needs to make these devices accessible to all disabled people for their quality of life. Everyone deserves a good quality of life.
For us normal person the $40K sounds a lot and don't get me wrong *IT IS A LOT* but for people like Cambry, the wheel chair just unlocks a brand new world for them. It makes what's impossible possible. A huge thanks to the team at Scewo, you guys really revolutionize how wheel chairs is going to be in the future.
A big thing too is early adopters will always pay a much larger premium for a product. As more of these are created and more competition shows up for these kinds of products, the price will go down.
don't forget that many spends much more on their cars,so just make a cheaper car-with the help of family saving as well- and get some insurance money too,and you are good to go..of course as others are saying,hopefully with this video,funders will go to make it more cheaper and as years goes by,it will come down alot to be less than 10grands.
I know where you are coming from but there so many peoples that most people don't know about. First off, a lot of the people in wheelchair can't work so they are on social security. Limit and a very tight budget as well. So, with that Medicare will only pay of like 80% of a power wheelchair that they feel you need ever 5 years, i think. Meaning the standard models most want to add seat elevation to the chair so they can do things in the kitchen, but they have to pay for that themselves. Then you are going to need a vehicle to carry it. So that another $40 k plus. A new wheelchair van is $80 k these days. It really is a mess when you are disabled. They have tracked wheelchair to go over road in the woods sand mud, but they cost start at about $18k and go up to $40 k if not more and insurance will not cover them. Then you are just making it now how can you afforded to buy a $40k or $18k wheelchair? To build a tracked wheelchair you are looking at like $5 to $7k but the cost to buy one is over $18k. It's great that they can build it but you really got to fix the system so people can actually buy it and use them.
You ignore that the question isn't how much it is, but simply that a lot of disabled people can't afford this. People in the comments talking about early adopters like it's pining for the features on the new iPhone. Capitalism, fuck.
Medical prices for medical devices. My friend has an f5 VS that is $65K and does not climb stairs so this chair is a bargain when all things considered:)
I’m a c5 quadriplegic and I just came across your channel and it’s crazy because not a wheelchair company delivered a wheelchair to the local recreational area near my house so people can enjoy the outdoors in an off-road chair through the woods for no cost. I didn’t realize she was the inspiration behind the company until watching some older videos
My jaw dropped when you said the price. THAT is why technology in accessibility vehicles hasn't changed much. New technology is often prohibitively expensive. The tech is out there, but it hasn't gained traction in this segment due to cost. It's such a small market that it takes a long time for the price to come down due to volume. But something like this chair needs all those sensors to function or it could be a risk to the owner. Having willing investors will help bring costs down too.
Same story with drugs for rare diseases. Drugs that can only benefit a small amount of people worldwide will always be prohibitively expensive because of high R&D costs and small markets tp recoup R&D costs from.
I was expecting the price to be $30-60k before getting the the part where he revealed the price. A lot of the higher price early on is to recoupe some of the R&D cost but I have a feeling that a huge portion of the price is to not lose everything to legal battle when something doesn't go as planned. Sadly accidents will happen and it will take trial and error to improve safety so I'm happy to see someone taking the risk.
It’s really the insurance companies that are the problem. If they turn down things that people need they will for sure see this as a unnecessary. Convenience is seen as frivolous.
I can understand Cambry's fear in going up and down stairs in that vehicle. If something goes wrong she doesn't have her legs to help her so it really takes courage to do that!
That was my thought too. There was no way for her to use the lower portion of her body to brace for impact or possibly stop the fall so I completely understand how nerve-wracking that could be.
I really like how the wheels and tracks are hard geared to the motor - if that thing lost complete power control, it would either enter motor braking (through a relay shorting the brushless motors) or freewheeling, which because of the gear ratio probably being quite high + likely a mechanical overspeed clutch...absolute worst case is it descends the stairs during a catastrophic electronic failure. Brilliant design and I really hope they can scale up and sell bajillions of them to (re)enable normal life for so many people.
What I really like about this wheelchair is that it still has the silhouette/profile of a wheelchair. I remember as a kid seeing older iterations of "advanced" wheelchairs looking like mech suits and/or mimicking bipedalism. Love to see accessible tech being modernized!
4:56 Man I could feel the tension in the air. That cute "aww" then coming closer, she was waiting for the kiss, you wanted to go for the kiss... professionalism prevailed, but I doubt anyone here would have minded a tiny puck. 😅 You make a great couple! My brothers 28th anniversary is coning june 16th, he was 16 when he was hit by a semi walking to school. Unfortunately he doesn't have the motor skills for an electric wheelchair, maybe this one is easier to use.
Cambry was incredibly brave here. It’s not easy to trust that all those moving parts and sensors will work smoothly on such a large set of stairs. I think Zack being right there gives her that extra bit of courage that she needs. Couple Goals
Except when it let's go and Cambry does a face plant into Zack. I'm in a wheelchair and even though this looks nice the real truth is it's impractical on several fronts.
@@wheels636 Yup. I looked at it and thought that it's a bit overkill. But still, pretty impressive that it can climb stairs. That's a very difficult problem to solve, and this is a pretty cool solution.
That young lady showed tremendous bravery ascending and descending those crazy steep steps. I admire her courage and I hope these chairs make it to the market soon and become affordable. Outstanding!!
@saadashraf1293 firstly, zack isnt physically disabled. secondly, even if that was the case, you wouldnt be scanning the comments for someone complimenting his bravery and typing this exact comment the other way, would you?
This is fascinating to see. I study at the University where this Wheelchair was developed by students. When i saw it for the first time, i thought that it was a mediocre Idea at best and forgot about it. Scrolling through my feed years later and seeing that they succeeded to make someones undeservedly tougher life a little better again, makes me very happy. This is a great and humbling reminder that you dont need to be a diehard ivy league academic to make a positive difference in the world. Going ahead and doing things, while being smart about it, seems to go a long way. I am glad i was wrong about their project!
Wow. When Cambry said "It feels a part of me". That kind of thing hits hard, knowing those making this chair want to make something that truly helps those using it! Thanks to both of you for this video!
@@mikelisteral7863 Nah. It's fine. If you look at the design it's super over engineered in the same way swing bridges and tunnels that you use every day to get to work are.
Cambry, I also pray that my son finds a wife like you, you both just seem genuinely optimistic and excited about life. You two are life goals, I hope you know the level of inspiration you bring to your viewers.
@@Deimonos85 there was no mention of their success, just love and inspiration... and he clearly mentioned Zack in his compliments. Good honest relationships aren't a measure of give and take, I hope you realize that. They also clearly state at the end the wheelchair was borrowed for the day to test, not bought. You need to re-evaluate some things over there...
Found this channel mainly on smartphone smashing 😂...but its funny how i tyen landed on these wheel chair videos while i myself am working on a new 'wheel' chair design....well, not a wheelchair cos it has no wheels, but its a fun coincidence...i wud love her to try it one day wen everything is done .am sure life will forever have new meaning for her
As an engineer, my heart was in my mouth. What will it take for the tracks to slip? Wet stairs? Spilt food? Loose metal edge protector? If one or two teeth of the track slips on stairs, will the rest of the tracks save it? I can't believe how much you guys trusted this Chair. I'm glad you tested out, we need devices like this
I also wondered what would happen if the battery started running low. I hope there is a minimum battery level under which the chair will refuse to even attempt stairs.
This does feel like it needs a roll cage. I prefer the design from Michigan Technological University for a prototype tracked off road chair, designed for rescue operations in challenging terrain, that can climb obstacles. That was designed for stabilizing the injured, and therefore was less sketchy than this in my opinion.
And also as an engineer, I can tell that you're not close to anyone who relies on their Wheels every day. If you were you'd know that the sheer amount of risk an active wheelchair user faces every day. Imagine navigating your everyday life in a wheelchair - I mean really think about it tomorrow when you're walking around. Active young chair users bite the dust on a fairly regular basis just trying to go places you take for granted. As a result, most of these young and healthy people develop some pretty amazing skills and a "feel" for their every day transport. Dont forget a significant number of spinal injuries are a result of high level athletic competition. That ability doesnt go away. I can tell you that the ex motorcross rider who now needs a mobility platform is pretty OK with navigating the potential risk for the considerable reward.
Yeah I don't trust that thing especially when someone in a wheelchair doesn't have an alternative if it breaks down while they are out. Imagine falling out and that heavy chain hitting you on the way down the stairs.
i thought about this as well but when it goes up stairs it drops the chair lower for a lower center of gravity and keeping the weight on the bottom part of the tracks so it has a hard time slipping also with the rider plus the weight of the chair with batteries and motors it's like trying to move a large heavy box, little bit harder on dry ground than on ice but still really hard and the thing is pointed down so worst case senario the rider has a better chance of being able to catch there self if they fall down instead of falling back wards
I've been bingeing this man's videos these past couple of days and I must say that you are truly an inspiration. Both of you. But Mark man. I wanna be like you! lol. You're such a nice guy. Thanks.
Being a training Nurse and Support Carer I work with most clients that are in wheelchairs just about everyday, seeing you in this Cambry not only made me smile and a warm heart but this will not only give the support my clients they need but also give them back there dignity
@@carlsmart5788 Better take good care of your health, and pray often in gratitude because EVERY person is one bad day and accident or illness from being disabled and having their whole world turned upside down! 🙏❤️
I'm gonna be honest, the price feels almost ok. People pay way more for cars they spend less time in. For something that gives you freedom to go anywhere alone without having to worry too much, i can see it being worth it for a lot of people. With that said, not everyone can pay those prices and it'd be awesome if tech like that could be accessible too everyone regardless of income.
@@PR-on7qk i think its not even really expensive. A comparable electric wheelchair costs round about 25,000 euros (~ 26k dollar), but cannot be used on stairs.
I am here from Mexico, I really love how you do everything for your wife. I had a car accident in 2012, and it left me bedridden for 5 years, I recovered and can walk now, so your way of being fills my heart, greetings to both
I knew a guy in college who used something similar. The one he used had a pair of something like tank-treads on either side instead of wheels & it could easily take even the steepest flights of stairs with no problem (going forward, no less!) It could take steep inclines & hills too, and was almost impossible to tip over. Needless to say, it gave him great peace of mind.
@@jennhoff03 Um, let's see... I think this was back in the late '80s/early '90s (I think that's when I was taking classes there at the time.) The reason I remember it so vividly is because that campus had a lot of steps & not very many ramps, and prior to him getting this 'upgrade,' he used a standard motorised wheelchair. So to get to the firearms course (which was in an underground gun-range), me & about 3 other guys had to carry him & his chair down the steps.
Yes, these things have been around for decades ( capability wise) the fact that he doesn't mention that makes this feel like a commercial. Which it simply is ... a good product though I hope.
Amazing. My husband is in a manual chair & is so limited in the places he can go or things he can do in our house. A chair like this could help when vacationing in non-accessible cabin, accessing steep parts of our lawn, or reaching the upper cabinets in our kitchen.
Sweet paraplegic lady, I’m a fifty year (T5) SCI veteran. At seventy, my shoulders are shot. Don’t let yours get that way. Think about it. I do every day. I enjoyed an incredibly active life and worked for thirty five years. There were many choices I could have made that might have somewhat spared my pain and further disability. Bless you both for sharing this video. I think Johnson and Johnson get R&D credits for developing this technology a couple decades ago. It was cost prohibitive and imperfect so demand was weak and the tech sat on a shelf. Until now, thanks for showing it off.
I love this chair. My son has been in a chair for just over two years from a skydiving accident. His house has half of its space upstairs. He is a paraplegic so he’s drug himself up the stairs a few times but Wish he could get up there a different way. I know they have those little riding seats but that usually means he has to have a chair at both ends of the ride. This is a miracle for people who need it.
I have watched quite a few of your videos. I'm a senior with a walking handicap, buy no where as serious as Cambry's. I am so impressed with your inventions. I'm pretty sure they were all kicked off by making life easier for Cambry and let her join in with people that aren't with a handicap. Working together is such a big plus for you guys. Plus having a beautiful test pilot, gutsty beyond belief, and a smile that would turn night into day must keep you floating on air as well. What you guys have is what most people dream of having. Plus what you both are creating for others just adds to your personalities.
One thing that would concern me is how the chair would do on stairs with less friction/more slippery material. The stone stairs seemed like they'd be the ideal surface because of the friction, but if they were wet, or had leaves or scraps of paper on them, I'd be scared to try them.
It has Tank treads w teeth very hard for those to slip YOU with you feet have more of a chance to slip in that regard. Any stairs that were that slippery would be a danger to anyone chair or no chair. The treads take 3 or more steps at a time not 1 much harder to slip.
In everyday scenarios you gonna encounter too many variables that this thing is not ready for, and when a slip or tilt can potentially be Fatal, I wouldn't trust it in less then ideal conditions. But I love the Technology though.
The thing that I can't stop thinking about is, this will ONLY get better with software and new hardware. I bet you it will be able to stay straight going up stairs on it's own soon, for instance.
This has to be the coolest thing you've ever reviewed on your channel. Even better than the lift in your house. Accessible wheelchairs are out dated and there isn't many convertible ones out there. Here in the UK we have a lot though they take wheel chair users having access really seriously and I've seen a few chairs that can go up but jot climb stairs before. Great work to you both. Happy wife, happy life.
Seeing how stoked and happy Cambry is would put a smile on anyones face. This is amazing piece of kit which should be more available for more people, but with that said, I hope we will see the injuries corrected and healed itself in soon enough future.
Manual chair user myself for 30 years now. I know the exact feeling behind Cambry's expression on the stairs. A combination 'this is so cool' and utter terror. Interesting device though I definitely got X-Men vibes.
My mother was diagnosed with cancer and has been a wheelchair user as of two months ago. As someone who previously never had to really think about accessibility, I am now almost always vigilant of my surroundings and how to have my mum experience them world as best as I can. Your channel has really helped me make those adjustments and has been a great place for not only disabled people but those who care for them. Thank you so much
I'm really sorry about your mom 💕💕 I truly wish he the best health. it's crazy how quickly you can just start noticing things due to a major life change
Biggest peace of advice I will give you is if your mother is in a manual wheelchair. Don't help her with anything unless she asks. don't be helpful and push her dont be helpful because you wont always be there to be helpful and the quicker she adjusts the better for her.
Are we allowed to say that Scewo is a Swiss company based in a town near Zurich? If I‘m not mistaken, we can see Bernhard and Thomas from the team shortly in the clip. They are doing an amazing job and have also gotten some awards for their work. Let‘s really hope they can expand their production as fast as possible.
They have done an amazing job and hopefully built the new standard for wheelchairs in the next couple of years. These should be given to every single last person who is in need.
They've done the world an amazing service. I hope that they've protected their IP and that they become as wealthy as they deserve with such a cool, innovative, and helpful invention.
I'm way late to this, but I'm a disability educator and advocate and what I always tell people is that accessible tech is made to help us get to our doctors and back. It is not made to help us get out and live full, authentic lives. When we try to say that is what we want, people start telling us how lucky we are to be alive. Multiple things can be true at once.
As much as this tech is impressive and it sure is, your wife’s uplifting spirit and perseverance in life is even more impressive. All the best to you both !
Outstanding video. It is like the camera operators knew exactly what I wanted to see. I've been in a chair for a little over 22 years, so this was fascinating.
@@abhishek-pr4pz Never said its a bad thing, but for now this is way too expensive for the average consumer anyway.. at that price imagine if something breaks and you have to replace it. Since they are a pretty new company they have to be that kind of expensive to get back all the money spend on designing, manufacturing prototypes etc.
Impressive video! Let's really hope the price will be more accessible in the future for people who need a wheelchair. Considering the stairs are still a big problem in many countries (I'm Italian and I see on TV several times help requests from people forced in wheelchair), this "machine" is incredible. Imagine, lately I received an alert from change org, for an Italian girl forced to stay at home, because the 70 meters street in front of her house, has no asphalt at all, so her wheelchair can't go through. Imagine, years of requests by her to the city council for help and then, a national newspaper makes the call using an online petition...and the mayor moves quickly now.
I think the main point aside of the Scewo being impressive is how long it has taken for Accesibility technology to evolve or advance, is not like Paraplegics started existing 2 or 5 years ago, but definitely thumbs ups to all the companies that take these impressive approaches at trying and provide a way for people with challenges to overcome them with ease.
I think one of the big hurdles is just how much risk there is for the company & being responsible for a product like this. Using Zack's example, if a high tech vacuum cleaner fails then someone is inconvenienced and out a few bucks. But if something like this fails then someone can end up stranded or dead.
I think with power density of lion batteries improving so much in recent years there should be better development. Lead acid batteries can put out tons of power but they are heavy as hell.
The fact that this is effectively the first “Smart Wheelchair” and it’s THAT capable really bodes well for the future of accessibility! Also, what a trooper Cambry is for sending it on those stairs! Awesome video all the way around!
It isnt the first smart wheelchair, this system was created about 10-20 years ago in my university (and MANY other universities around the world) and they have been trying to improve them since. In the end they concluded that it is only functional with supervision, IF a single component of that wheelchair breaks (no components last for ever, and some times things break) it is DEADLY to the user. You might think that it might be possible to make this thing really safe, and yes, it is, BUT when you mass produce these for every wheelchair user, the chances of at least one of those wheelchairs slipping up / failing increases, and it will absolutely kill the user because these things are HEAVY (huge battery pack from lithium, that shit heavy). If it slips and lands on the user, he/she is DEAD. This is also not needed in most parts of europe. In norway for example, every single building in the country (not houses, but public buildings), are legally required to be accesable to wheelchair users. That thing is really dangerous and i would never gamble my life to just climb some stairs.
@@SeaShrimp the stair climbing seemed rather safe, it's the descent that trips me off. I think the lifting ability is the most useful one for everyday life if you don't want to be dependend on other people helping you. I just don't understand the 2 wheel aspect, seems more like a tech gimmick, I'm sure they could implement a traditional 4 wheel system that needs not rely on balancing.
@@SeaShrimp Yeah, my first concern exactly. While most of the systems can be made redundant, fail-safe and/or self-diagnostic, as it is done already in many safety-critical industrial systems (which of course increase the cost to the sky), the ground-chair interface will still be the weakest point. In this case, if that rubber track loses springiness due to aging and/or wears down and/or the edge of some old stairs starts to erode and break then nothing will stop it from falling down. I think something must be implemented that relies more on the flat part of a stairstep and less on the edge, with some transformation to lower the CG as low as possible possibly the user laying flat during the move. Also some frame would increase safety, near the arms, shoukders, and the head of course. There will always be a risk, but "sledding down" is still safer than rolling over straight to the head. To fit all of this or something better inside a slim chair and not a bulky car-looking device is a challenge.
It amazing how many things have to work together to make a device like this. While the motors, hydraulics and sensors are relatively simple components by themselves, it's their integration that makes the whole thing work.
That chair looks awesome! This is as close to Professor X's chair as we have seen and yet it has far more functionality. Also - that part where Cambry picked up the chocolate bar was sweet (pardon the pun) because it was so obvious how much these two love one another. Their mannerisms when interacting with one another are a dead giveaway.... and that is fantastic.
I honestly CANNOT think of ANYONE else on RUclips that is more genuine of a person than Zach. I wish there were more people in this world like him because this world would be a much MUCH better place! Thank you Jerry Rigs for making your mark on this world!
6:43 you could clearly see the joy in his eyes the way he looks at his wife just happy seeing her do things she couldn’t they are the true definition of true love ❤️
Now THIS! is what i call a review; real-life use and explained by someone who can understand and explain the tech stuff. Great vid. I've been watching you both since the two-bikes-made-into-one, hand-off-the-hat vid 3 years ago. I wish all the best to you both.
Felt more insane than brave! No way would I use that going down stairs that long. If it screws it up it's pretty much guaranteed death. Probably mostly useful when there's like 3 steps or something.
@@TimmmmCam I honestly can’t ever see it slipping it has so much weight forcing down grabbing onto the stairs for it to slip she would need to be pushed or the stair chips away no way it would slip on its own
@@TimmmmCam What? Press your hand down lightly on a surface and drag it. Then press it down harder and now try to drag it. The force of friction is determined by a coefficient of friction and the normal force (the reaction force from the surface). But that's not what is happening here either; the track bites into the stairs. You have a lot of contact points on the stairs itself, and that is why it would be difficult to have the chair fall off.
This was incredible!!! The machine, the tech, the thought behind it! And the girl in the video is amazing to go down those stairs like that! The more I watch your stuff Jerry, the more I think you are great content maker and an absolute stand up guy. Love your work. 😊
She used it only one afternoon. People in Germany say you don't feel the swimming like movement anymore after 2 days, and the same for the feeling to sit high-up above the stairs. The keyword here is independence. With this you can go almost anywhere, and do things you could not do before.
This is game changing. Kudos to the team developing it. Hope they can bring it to more parts of the world. I'm sure they'll get many investors to help get costs down producing at scale. Keep it up and thanks for this Zach and Cambry.
It doesn't matter. Even with lower costs it will still be far more than most handicapped people can afford. We don't have $100K a year jobs. We're lucky to get a job that pays $15k a year. From the moment I found myself in a wheelchair I never got hired for another tech job. I'd ALWAYS get called back for a second interview, but it was a joke. I looked for work for 2 years. No one would hire me when they could hire someone who could walk.
@@johnwest7993 damn man sorry to hear that...I have scoliosis and still cant find a job. I've always believed I didn't get the job cos of it and your comment only makes me more sure. It's difficult being different
@@renziie2804 The thing is, if I were in management and and had to choose a new employee I too would pick an able-bodied one over someone who was in a chair unless no possible aspect of the job might require moving away from a seated position, something like working a low-paying phone-center job. But even then, people in chairs have more medical problems than able-bodied people, so unless the person in the chair had especially good qualifications for the job I wouldn't hire them. It's just business, and the boss can always provide numerous vague reasons for why they hired the able-bodied person. But I went from being hired at any job I interviewed for to never being hired again when I wound up in a chair.
@@johnwest7993 yes I completely agree but it still sucks. In my case I have no disability as I can still perform all tasks. I may just not be physically stronger as others. The same reasoning you just stated is what I told my sister and she said I was being pessimistic smh and I had no "faith". No amount of optimism or faith is gonna sway an employers decision
Now if someone could come up with a practical way to make this technology affordable and available to anyone who needs it then THAT would be truly amazing.
I suspect that the components are not particularly expensive, but amortising the development costs across a small number of chairs adds greatly to the price of each chair. Sadly, there is no solution for this particular problem.
@@hb1338 Exactly! But it does help if it was amortized over a longer period of time. After all there will almost certainly be a need far into the future but if they're looking to amortize the R&D costs in too short a time, then the price will undoubtedly make it unaffordable for most who would benefit from such a device.
Man when Cambry was going down the stairs, my heart was in my mouth. Such an amazing chair. I was wondering what safety features does it have? Cause going up & down stairs is when the person's most vulnerable & that's where the worst accidents would occur. Hopefully it comes in different versions e.g. one with just the elevating seat, would be much cheaper though a great move forward. Being able to reach things at standing height would vastly improve accessibility.
Wow, this was amazing. I only spent a few months in wheelchair due to a foot and tendon injury, but I can see where this would really help someone tremendously who's bee in a chair for life. I hope this becomes more widely available and affordable as this looks to be a total game changer for those who really need this next level of independence and mobility. I hope somehow they can get you one of these. Great video! P.S Going down would freak me out to no end the first few times lol That really looked challenging just to muster up the courage to try it.
As a hemiplegic stroke survivor who spends most of my day in my wheelchair; this is extremely cool. Thank you Cambry for being a great test pilot! The stairs would scare the living **** out of me.
I've been sitting in a manual wheelchair for 22 years, I do the most insane things to overcome lacking accessibility and the part where I saw her about to go down the stairs with this one just freaked me out. 8:49 - I know exactly what she means and I couldn't have said it better myself! :D
@@Mcjagger2023 Fortunately she was well supervised through every step. It's still scary as hell surrendering control to a machine. With the manual wheelchair at least you have the illusion of control, you do the motion, you aren't just helplessly sitting around to wait for some "thing" to do it for you. Surrendering control is a jarring experience.
@@dominic.h.3363 I am amazed by you guys. You are truly King's, overcoming such a harsh condition, I suspect there is a lot of willpower necessary! This video and some comments opened up my horizon a lot! And it shows me that I really have to be grateful for my health! I hope I didnt say any inappropriate things! Have a wonderful day Dominic!
Love how they packaged all those mechanisms - what an engineering challenge! This wheelchair does highlight the discussion of focusing efforts on making our environments more wheelchair friendly vs. focusing efforts on making wheelchairs more adaptable to the current environment. So many variables to consider, but ultimately it takes both! Really got to thinking about that when Cambry made that comment about this device allowing you to be interactive with your environment without the environment changing.
I went with a visually impaired friend to the Tulsa state fair & we were discussing how a simple line of bright yellow would stop him from tripping over all the low rolling curbs. They were probably designed for wheeled vehicles like golf carts or wheelchairs. But they were the bane of our existence. I kept trying to remember to tell him when we came to them but even then they were hard for him to navigate. Even by feel because of how they gently went up. Which reminds me I need to do the adult Tulsa reading program. If you read four books or the equivalent in fanfiction.😉 You get a coupon that's worth 2 free tickets. You also get a bunch of other coupons I never use because they're too far by bus. That & I'm too lazy to go.
That thing is friggin AWESOME!! It looks scary as heck on stairs though. Especially how high it gets when you're getting ready to go over the edge of the first step to go down them.
Having Cambry in his life opened this channel to many disabled people in this world, it’s honestly so heartwarming.
Tbh Cambry is the best wife he could ever have
@@32_pratik_patel_xii_scienc85 Merriam must have been writhing in her grave with all these pc euphemisms.. Not special though, people use "differently" abled now. Imo, they're too tough to worry about semantics.
@@32_pratik_patel_xii_scienc85 I've got one leg, if someone called me specially abled... I'd probably punch them. Differently abled isn't AS cringe, but I'd still probably laugh at someone who called me that.
I think it's the other way around.
I just subscribed to see somebody abusing mobile phones - but now find myself learning about issues faced by those with disability.
This one is very 'cool tech', but remember when he was doing their vegetable patch, and suddenly realized that ' accessible gardening' was something I hadn't even considered existed/was needed.
Some would call it a marketing strategy
I really love how Zach uses his platform to raise awareness of the difficulties disable people face and how he and Cambry explore and test products and ideas to make the world accessible to everyone regardless of physical ability. Hats off to them both!
Well said. ❤️
and it's SO interesting, too!
his name isnt Zach...
@@bigpotato1007 yes it is lol
My daughter is severely disabled, but she can drive an electric wheelchair. Seeing these type of things gives me so much hope. Also, my respect for Zack increased 10 times more for taking care of his wife.
@@ravikant85 wtf
@@ravikant85 Umm??
@@ravikant85slow down
@@sagarbisht9649 as u wish
@@ravikant85 stay focused my brother
“I feel wind in my hair.”
“I wish I could say the same…” hahah
This is awesome. Hope they get cheaper and affordable for the masses. Thanks for covering this, Jerry.
can really relate after shaving my hair
As an engineer I think this is one of the most innovative and impressive designs I have seen in a long time. It looks amazingly well thought-out out and extremely well built. In terms of technology it's the Tesla of wheelchairs. Hats off to the design team & company making them.
hopefully its not a Tesla of wheelchairs to be honest, people deserves better =)
Tesla is a bad comparison, those were brought in to the market with overpowered electric motors (sometimes breaking the car) with a ton of off the shelves 18650 cells at an affordable price (more prone to degradation but affordable), I welcome it, but still a one trick pony merely hinting at the potential of EV. Cybertruck has some simplicity concepts into it that I like a lot, but the touch screens alone are a downgrade from actual button interface, loads of gimmicks for an easier sell to consumers, ton of fluff for no good reason.
Whereas this contraption taps potential from every source, it sticks to large wheels for comfort like the old days, using the otherwise pointless segway balancing for mobility, there is not a single gimmick put into this it's all used to its fullest potential. All polish and utility.
swiss engineering
...for rich people.
@@randomguydoes2901 cybertruck... oh come on, please....
My mom hasn´t been able to walk since she was 26. Now she´s almost 85. I am watching this video, and have tears in my eyes. From Argentina. Makes me happy that someone takes care of technology for the ones that really need it. Thank you, you made my day.
Same here! My mom would have loved this!
That’s crazy how much they were able to improve the wheelchair, which is harder than you’d think. Since it has to be comfortable, safe, and easy to use for the owner. There’s a lot to consider when trying to make something like this and it seems like they’ve really thought everything through
Thank you for the compliment! ☺
Nothing is hard when you're a RUclipsr earning millions.....I repeat, Nothing is difficult when you have money behind you....which he does.
@@scewo_official how does it do on wood stairs/deck stairs?
@@CraigJukes What you are saying have nothing to do with the comment you are respoding to. The guy was saying that the company did a good job, so why are you mentioning the youtuber.
@@TwoSmoker420 well that depends if the rubber used on the tracks were high quality anti slip... then yes no problem what so ever... normal uh, well then we can say that we got ourselves a pancake... no offense
As an engineer, I get anxiety thinking about all the components that could fail, and the kind of contingency plan required.
"That's why no one will remember your name" - Achilles (Brad Pitt)
@@TheAustralianMadedude u r probably nothing compared to him. Stop letting him down.
yeah it seems semi safe. But i am a full noob so maybe it is. hopefully it is, i mean its great tec.
Worst possible design answer: "The patient is already paralyzed I mean what's the worst that can happen?"
@@anonydun82fgoog35 Give them a double whammy lol
As a disabled woman and my whole life in a wheelchair with Cerebral Palsy… These vibes are so empowering.
I’m 25 and I am so proud of you, Cam!🤩🥹🥹🥹❤️ Fellow big dreamer right here!
You're such a beautiful and motivating person! Always dream BIG💛
Love and respect!!
Grow up you are saying that to get sympathy
@@ZenDaGod no she's not she's saying that so people think that she is
In 1972 I was a kid and in my Aloha Oregon Neighborhood we had a neighbor who had SP. I did not know what it was at the time I was to young. But me and my mom would visit her. I asked my mom did she have a husband and she said no, he could not handle the SP and left her. That was sad. I am glad life as gotten alot easier for people in wheel chairs. I am GLAD that Camby had Zak in her life !! I am glad that youtube shows the life of a person in a wheel chair! I could image life in a wheel chair in the early 70s was really hard! There was no disabled parking spots. BTW In a store in Tacoma, abled people are parking in disabled parking spots. I always check the plaqard to make sure its current. My mom was abused her late husbands disability "he passed away" and used the placard in parking spots. It told her she cannot do that its not legal.
As an intern I worked on the iBot Wheelchair at DEKA R&D. This is Dean Kamen's company, and the technology that the Segway uses to balance, actually came from the iBot project. My main responsibilities as an intern were designing and running destructive tests for various components of the chair as well as "test driving" the chairs. The test driving was through an obstacle course that simulated a day's worth of wear and tear on it. They were looking for (and got) FDA classification as a Class 3 Medical device (same category as a mechanical heart) in order to get insurance to cover a bigger chunk of the cost. I was always so disappointed when J&J pulled out of the project, as these chairs were amazing. They were more compact and more versatile than this one too.
I'm surprised you guys couldn't find more backers with how far you guys got.
i was thinking about the ibot chair as well while watching this video. I thought the ibot would of excelled at all of these tasks. I wonder what ever happened to the ibot project. Is it still ongoing or what.
Probably pulled out because it's probably the last wheelchair you'll ever need or something else that hurts long term profits
Wait - profit before people?
I remember seeing a documentary-video on his new wheelchair tech.. its a shame it all died.
As an engineer I can appreciate the technology behind this chair, but I was fascinated by the joy on her face. It was pleasant to behold. Let's hope this becomes more accessible for those in our society who are limited in their physical scope. Thanks for the video.
It is Independence!!!!!!!!!
@@lauradonaldson3269 Exactly right now I’m so isolated
Well technology is great if accessable to everyone, this will not be. Just something to look at in a magazine and wish! Be way in future, what 20 yeats before real people will ALL have the same access to it not just the wealthy.
What the hell kind of material are the gears in this thing made of?
@@pattygq gold? platinum! maybe need take down couple catalytic converters to make one chair?
To Be Honest Jerry .. This was the best video you ever made so far!!! The chair idea, the love you put in it for your wife, the idea and determination behind it. And truly you're wife is lucky to find a guy who does the impossible to draw a smile on her face. First video was elevator in ceiling now is this Wheel Chair idea amazing to go down those stairs like that! Keep it up the positive things.
THIS... is the future of wheelchair mobility! With a reach height of one Zach tall, ability to climb/descend stairs, and a top speed of 6mph, this has to be one of the coolest innovations I've seen in a while. Super excited for Cambry and all those disabled individuals with limited mobility once this thing goes on sale!
When Americans hate the metric so much that they now measure in Zacks.
I get the idea though.
@@peppapig9987 🤣😂🤣😂
Anyone else read this in Doug Demuro’s voice?
@@bonelickin me
Thanks 😍
I feal like since cambry was introduced, this channel has become a thousand times better!
She says thank you!
all of us feel this 🤝🏻
🌟
And we were here for the journey, The stories and now junior.
Yeah I love the projects more than teardown
She was amazing. I was nervous just watching her go down the stairs. My brother broke his neck and lived 5 years after his injury, technology like this would have made those 5 years so much more enjoyable. I hope this technology will become more accessible for those who need it.
Thanks, guys ! You showed what the future will look like for disabled people and it looks sooo much better. Imagine this toy accessible for average budget ! But what I appreciated the most, because it transpired throughout the video, is the profound goodwill and love you share with each other. This is diamond, this is what life is about. Thank you for inspiring your audience. Kimberley you are such a nice and positive soul with such a guardian angel on your side. Lucky you !
It would be cool if overengineered car and weapon R&D went to these things
*This device will be a boon to so many people who need it!*
That is the first time i have ever seen the word boon
White* people
@@gopnikstyle9148 how does race affect any of this?
But the price will blow them away
no one can afford this.
I love when you have Cam in your videos so much! She’s so fun and daring.
Thanks for this awesome video Zack! It was so great to meet you guys! We give our best to keep developing the chair so it is getting smarter and even more versatile every day with our software updates but also our engineering teams.
I have just come across your facebook account and can honestly state I think you both are absolutlely fantastic. To see someone who adores a young lady who has to use a wheelchair and expand that pasion to prove to the world that so she has to use a chair, so what! I worked with a lot of people who had spinal injuries, problems that they thought the world owed them a living. To watch you both going about life as all is well in the world is a breath of fresha air. You make people like me, self mobile, awed by your determination and vigour. A pleasure to have watched a couple of your presentations. Go and show them you are far better then them.
She: "I can feel the wind in my hair "
He: "I wish I could say the same"
That was spot on!
it took me like 5 seconds till i got it XD
@@henrick5328 i didn’t get it the WHOOOOLE video then i saw this comments and was like “WOW… I’m an idiot…”
5:10
😂
@@henrick5328 I didn't get it can you explain?.... Oh wait because he's bald ? Hahahah
I've always wondered why there hasn't been enough research to make wheelchairs better. This wheelchair is AMAZING. I can't imagine how life changing it feels! I pray in the next years this will be the standard wheelchair!
The answer is simple. They cost a lot and very few people can afford them. Do not even try to guess the multi-millions of dollars for research, development, and state of the art manufacturing. And then there are choices. Do I spend $40,000 for a wheel chair; or, do I spend $70,000+ for an accessible van?
@@json2582 and then reliability, keep it simple is the mantra for things like mobility device's, more complication the more things will go wrong
Ivar the Boneless ruined it for everyone.
@@ryanmg92 at least in Europe there's a life long warrantys for every component. A disabled friend is about to buy one
Short answer: Insurance companies.
Longer answer: Insurance companies are very money conscious and risk-averse. They don't like to pay out any money they don't have to. So when the decision makers at an insurance company are looking at which powered wheelchair to provide to a covered person, then if they cannot deny the claim, they will go with the known value (lead-acid, brushed motors, boring) over the unknown new tech.
This then filters to the manufacturers of the chairs. If insurance companies are buying many units of chair A, but almost none of chair B, then it is not financially smart to keep the chair B production line operating unless private non-insurance sales are buying enough units to justify the expense.
Thank you for posting this! Our little girl has spastic CP and is considered a quadriplegic (wheelchair bound- non-weight bearing) she is 13- loves the outdoors/camping etc. We struggle with the stairs in our home so much now that she has gotten bigger. I have been looking at this chair for a while and following it online- the price is not as bad as I thought! We just had to buy her a new powerchair and it was 64k! Insane right? So if I could get her the BRO instead I would get it in a heartbeat! Independence is what she is seeking and I feel this chair is a step in the right direction!
Hello to you and your daughter. My daughter is now 37 with CP classified as a spastic quad. My daughter wanted to tell your daughter Hello 🤗❣️ and to always stay positive and help your mom out as much as possible so your mom isn't wore out by the time you are 37 and your mom is old. 🤣🧑🦼
@@lynnschultz9510 this is cute
I'm in the US, I have CRPS in both feet and legs, some days I can walk but not long or far, stairs are a nightmare, definitely not a friend, and then there are days I can't walk pain is so bad, I spend 50-60/70 % of my life in bed.
I'd absolutely buy one of these. A lot of places I don't go with my wife because of stairs or some other obstacle. I hope these come to the US for sale
Website says only that you can schedule a test drive but no info on US sales.
It's totally offtopic for this vid, but seeing the love and support you two have for each other is so nice. It comes so naturally from both of you (I had the same feeling during the home elevator video too). I know it should be default for every couple out there, yet I still see so many disfunctional relationships, that seeing one that is clearly based on respect, support and love is so heartwarming!
So true Peter.
I agree 100%
Thank you for your note, Peter. You have a gift for writing eloquently! 😀
I noticed that too right away. what a great couple !
Been disabled from birth, and this is one of the most amazing things I've seen... the raising and lowering to reach high shelves is a game changer. The stairs had me sweating. It would take me a while before I would feel comfortable on that, and trust it for balancing during ascent and descent.
Even for us disabled people that can walk a bit but find stairs difficult something like this would be a godsend.
I’m not sure I’d ever trust it, to be honest. I’ve used a manual all my life, and I know too well how awful it can be when something breaks on my comparatively simple aluminum ultralight. Even a small failure while climbing stairs in that robotic ‘chair could be lethal.
Plus-I dunno, the way he mentioned “now you can fit to the environment rather than fitting it to you…” I just see standing people using this as an excuse to not make things more accessible. You know some places would rather every wheelchair-user pay $50,000 for a robot ‘chair than them having to pay $3-5k one time for a ramp.
@@DrFranklynAnderson I can definitely relate to the breakage issue, and with the “adapting to the environment” comment.
It’s something I would need to have a lot of time with. I always feel uneasy on steep inclines, steps would be even more intense.
It does give you a golden opportunity if it goes wrong.
One should yell " I CANT FEEL MY LEGS!!!"
@@OsmosisHD 😄. Strange thing is I have a thing called patchy sensation below the knee where I can feel in some places but not others, but if I ever stub my toe or something like that I always say ouch even if I don't feel it. I think it's one of those things you do out of habit because everyone else around you does it.
Your wife is literally Professor X.
Earth 900
😅😅😅
She just needs to do the bald head thing..
First thing that i thought about when i saw the wheelchair 😉
Tweaking tweaking
I full on support what you are doing and I’m praying for the two of you. I’ve watched your videos for years before I even needed a wheelchair. In fact I just got my first wheelchair today. I’m not ancient or anything, but I am 47 and new advancements in wheelchair technology is great to see.
As a person with a disability for 55 years, I must say I am very impressed with the chair (and the bravely of the lady for trying it out on those steps). Great demo.
There's no way I would try that in the Medicare paid chair ! It probably costs like a new car.
@@melviasheppard8466 I did try something like this, and it is a scary feeling. Especially going up backwards.
If the government didn't require ramps, we would have had 20 different types of wheelchairs that could go up/down stairs 20 years ago.
heyyy!! this is sooo random😂😂 but just wanna tell you
Jesus loves you!❤
andddd alsoo He's coming back again!!🥰
Have a wonderful day
42 and will be in wheelchair again soon... this makes my fate easier. Thank you
I found myself smiling a large portion of this video, it makes me excited for the future of accessible chairs because I know for sure things like this will help disabled people so much. They live an already difficult life having to depend on so many things I can imagine being able to climb stairs, reach the top rack at the grocery store and much more would make them much more happy.
Yeah maybe in 20 years, they will become affordable!
@@Skeptic_Tank unfortunately we have to start somewhere. Most of the time when things come out for the first time they are priced stupid, eventually they come down. Hopefully that’s the same case with this chair.
I have been in a wheelchair for the last six years and this looks like a game changer. Stairs in particular are the hardest thing to deal with. Thank you for showing us this and all the other handicap products. It's nice to see what's out there.
Hang in there buddy. Technology is getting better with each day.
@@kosovir Technology is already there, even when it comes not only to wheelchairs but also exoskeletons. Biggest problem is the price tag
I applaude Scewo as a company that makes modern technology work in mobility solutions! I feel there should be a dedicated class for engineers to learn and work on mobility and enabling technology! The new technology is there! It just needs people that want to think outside of the box and make things work ! There is an audience for these kind of applications !
you can see beginning at 8:55 they have a little more iteration to do on the front bumpers for the treads, you can see it's already pretty damaged, and the way it scrapes along the ground shows it's not expecting such a high angle of attack. otherwise, looked extremely well-engineered!
Good 👁
I’ve imported a similar chair from France to Canada for my friend about 7-8 years ago, the stair climbing technology has been around for a while now. Back then that chair wasn’t allowed to USA, only in Canada because of the European/ Canadian certifications vs European/USA certifications. Stupid bureaucracy as always. It costed nearly 30k, it was made in France and had 4 wheeled and a tracks. The friend was very excited about it and having an opportunity to be less dependent.
Great things come from Europe
I think those are designed to take some of the strain and damage from the front rollers. If you see there is an adjustable slot for the bolt. In other words it looks like a consumable part that is replaceable.
@@UnbeltedSundew oh kind of like the crappy car bumpers which are designed to absorb the shocks and crumble easily
Only thing that would make it better, I can see, is make the treads only move when you want them to move, instead of with the wheels
I really like watching this channel because it brings to light a lot of things people don't talk about. Like the fact that accessibility technology is in fact 20 or 30 years behind for no apparent reason. Unfortunately most people don't even think about that. I did find it hilarious during the speed test when she said she could feel the wind in her hair and he said " I wish I could say the same. " I lost it. You both are great!
"How did you go from paraplegic to quadriplegic?"
"Funny story..."
The reason is the market. Not many people can afford $40k to buy a wheelchair.
@@utubepunk Also the size of the market. I don't know what percentage of the population is disabled, but it is not a very big number and so economies of scale in manufacturing are very difficult to achieve.
It’s because of money. Disabled people often don’t have the funds to buy these advanced chairs. Only a small percentage are able to afford a chair that costs as much as a car. The government needs to make these devices accessible to all disabled people for their quality of life. Everyone deserves a good quality of life.
@@ALT-vz3jn 100%
For us normal person the $40K sounds a lot and don't get me wrong *IT IS A LOT* but for people like Cambry, the wheel chair just unlocks a brand new world for them. It makes what's impossible possible. A huge thanks to the team at Scewo, you guys really revolutionize how wheel chairs is going to be in the future.
A big thing too is early adopters will always pay a much larger premium for a product. As more of these are created and more competition shows up for these kinds of products, the price will go down.
don't forget that many spends much more on their cars,so just make a cheaper car-with the help of family saving as well- and get some insurance money too,and you are good to go..of course as others are saying,hopefully with this video,funders will go to make it more cheaper and as years goes by,it will come down alot to be less than 10grands.
I know where you are coming from but there so many peoples that most people don't know about. First off, a lot of the people in wheelchair can't work so they are on social security. Limit and a very tight budget as well. So, with that Medicare will only pay of like 80% of a power wheelchair that they feel you need ever 5 years, i think. Meaning the standard models most want to add seat elevation to the chair so they can do things in the kitchen, but they have to pay for that themselves. Then you are going to need a vehicle to carry it. So that another $40 k plus. A new wheelchair van is $80 k these days. It really is a mess when you are disabled. They have tracked wheelchair to go over road in the woods sand mud, but they cost start at about $18k and go up to $40 k if not more and insurance will not cover them. Then you are just making it now how can you afforded to buy a $40k or $18k wheelchair? To build a tracked wheelchair you are looking at like $5 to $7k but the cost to buy one is over $18k. It's great that they can build it but you really got to fix the system so people can actually buy it and use them.
You ignore that the question isn't how much it is, but simply that a lot of disabled people can't afford this.
People in the comments talking about early adopters like it's pining for the features on the new iPhone.
Capitalism, fuck.
Medical prices for medical devices. My friend has an f5 VS that is $65K and does not climb stairs so this chair is a bargain when all things considered:)
I’m a c5 quadriplegic and I just came across your channel and it’s crazy because not a wheelchair company delivered a wheelchair to the local recreational area near my house so people can enjoy the outdoors in an off-road chair through the woods for no cost. I didn’t realize she was the inspiration behind the company until watching some older videos
My jaw dropped when you said the price. THAT is why technology in accessibility vehicles hasn't changed much. New technology is often prohibitively expensive. The tech is out there, but it hasn't gained traction in this segment due to cost. It's such a small market that it takes a long time for the price to come down due to volume. But something like this chair needs all those sensors to function or it could be a risk to the owner. Having willing investors will help bring costs down too.
Same story with drugs for rare diseases. Drugs that can only benefit a small amount of people worldwide will always be prohibitively expensive because of high R&D costs and small markets tp recoup R&D costs from.
I wonder if the insurance companies decided that half that wheelchair price should be in their pockets.
I was expecting the price to be $30-60k before getting the the part where he revealed the price. A lot of the higher price early on is to recoupe some of the R&D cost but I have a feeling that a huge portion of the price is to not lose everything to legal battle when something doesn't go as planned. Sadly accidents will happen and it will take trial and error to improve safety so I'm happy to see someone taking the risk.
@@ColtonSpears Exactly... i could not agree more
It’s really the insurance companies that are the problem. If they turn down things that people need they will for sure see this as a unnecessary. Convenience is seen as frivolous.
I can understand Cambry's fear in going up and down stairs in that vehicle. If something goes wrong she doesn't have her legs to help her so it really takes courage to do that!
Also falling stairs strapped into a wheelchair is bad even though you have working legs...
That was my thought too. There was no way for her to use the lower portion of her body to brace for impact or possibly stop the fall so I completely understand how nerve-wracking that could be.
Yeah, I feel like using it independently would be very difficult, both for that reason and getting it in and out of a vehicle.
I really like how the wheels and tracks are hard geared to the motor - if that thing lost complete power control, it would either enter motor braking (through a relay shorting the brushless motors) or freewheeling, which because of the gear ratio probably being quite high + likely a mechanical overspeed clutch...absolute worst case is it descends the stairs during a catastrophic electronic failure. Brilliant design and I really hope they can scale up and sell bajillions of them to (re)enable normal life for so many people.
Nicely observed
What I really like about this wheelchair is that it still has the silhouette/profile of a wheelchair. I remember as a kid seeing older iterations of "advanced" wheelchairs looking like mech suits and/or mimicking bipedalism. Love to see accessible tech being modernized!
4:56 Man I could feel the tension in the air. That cute "aww" then coming closer, she was waiting for the kiss, you wanted to go for the kiss... professionalism prevailed, but I doubt anyone here would have minded a tiny puck. 😅
You make a great couple!
My brothers 28th anniversary is coning june 16th, he was 16 when he was hit by a semi walking to school. Unfortunately he doesn't have the motor skills for an electric wheelchair, maybe this one is easier to use.
Cambry was incredibly brave here. It’s not easy to trust that all those moving parts and sensors will work smoothly on such a large set of stairs. I think Zack being right there gives her that extra bit of courage that she needs. Couple Goals
I'll bet it's going to be broken in 2 months
Except when it let's go and Cambry does a face plant into Zack. I'm in a wheelchair and even though this looks nice the real truth is it's impractical on several fronts.
I know I’d be terrified but, that law suit would be insane if something did happen
Dude pretty sure the thing ways like 200 pounds. She is strapped into the chair. if she faceplants, Zack can in no way help.
@@wheels636 Yup. I looked at it and thought that it's a bit overkill. But still, pretty impressive that it can climb stairs. That's a very difficult problem to solve, and this is a pretty cool solution.
That young lady showed tremendous bravery ascending and descending those crazy steep steps. I admire her courage and I hope these chairs make it to the market soon and become affordable. Outstanding!!
I would be as brave as her if i already lost my legs
@@GalaxyDogBoy you obviously never heard of Karma…………..
Men and women are equal. I bet you wouldn't be complimenting like that if the guy was trying this out and going up and down those steep stairs
@saadashraf1293 firstly, zack isnt physically disabled. secondly, even if that was the case, you wouldnt be scanning the comments for someone complimenting his bravery and typing this exact comment the other way, would you?
@@saadashraf1293 🤡 ! Any excuse to talk crap on here !
This is fascinating to see. I study at the University where this Wheelchair was developed by students. When i saw it for the first time, i thought that it was a mediocre Idea at best and forgot about it. Scrolling through my feed years later and seeing that they succeeded to make someones undeservedly tougher life a little better again, makes me very happy.
This is a great and humbling reminder that you dont need to be a diehard ivy league academic to make a positive difference in the world. Going ahead and doing things, while being smart about it, seems to go a long way. I am glad i was wrong about their project!
stop commenting here.....
@@benpthomas99 no u
@@benpthomas99 Bruh wut?
I'm a C6 incomplete paraplegic and I'm so happy to have found your channel! Your wife is awesome and you're such a great motivator.
❤
Wow. When Cambry said "It feels a part of me". That kind of thing hits hard, knowing those making this chair want to make something that truly helps those using it!
Thanks to both of you for this video!
looks risky
@@mikelisteral7863 Nah. It's fine. If you look at the design it's super over engineered in the same way swing bridges and tunnels that you use every day to get to work are.
Cambry, I also pray that my son finds a wife like you, you both just seem genuinely optimistic and excited about life. You two are life goals, I hope you know the level of inspiration you bring to your viewers.
and vice versa, cause she surely benefited quite a lot from his success, how much do you think that wheelchair cost? lol
@@Deimonos85 It was borrowed. Didn't you watch the video?
@@Deimonos85 there was no mention of their success, just love and inspiration... and he clearly mentioned Zack in his compliments. Good honest relationships aren't a measure of give and take, I hope you realize that.
They also clearly state at the end the wheelchair was borrowed for the day to test, not bought.
You need to re-evaluate some things over there...
@@Deimonos85 money has nothing to do with it, that I promise you.
The calmness, bravery and confidence on Cambry's face always inspires me ... I really admire both of you ... 😊
I mean what's the worst that could happen? Fall and get paralyzed?
Found this channel mainly on smartphone smashing 😂...but its funny how i tyen landed on these wheel chair videos while i myself am working on a new 'wheel' chair design....well, not a wheelchair cos it has no wheels, but its a fun coincidence...i wud love her to try it one day wen everything is done .am sure life will forever have new meaning for her
As an engineer, my heart was in my mouth. What will it take for the tracks to slip? Wet stairs? Spilt food? Loose metal edge protector? If one or two teeth of the track slips on stairs, will the rest of the tracks save it? I can't believe how much you guys trusted this Chair.
I'm glad you tested out, we need devices like this
I also wondered what would happen if the battery started running low. I hope there is a minimum battery level under which the chair will refuse to even attempt stairs.
This does feel like it needs a roll cage. I prefer the design from Michigan Technological University for a prototype tracked off road chair, designed for rescue operations in challenging terrain, that can climb obstacles. That was designed for stabilizing the injured, and therefore was less sketchy than this in my opinion.
And also as an engineer, I can tell that you're not close to anyone who relies on their Wheels every day. If you were you'd know that the sheer amount of risk an active wheelchair user faces every day. Imagine navigating your everyday life in a wheelchair - I mean really think about it tomorrow when you're walking around. Active young chair users bite the dust on a fairly regular basis just trying to go places you take for granted. As a result, most of these young and healthy people develop some pretty amazing skills and a "feel" for their every day transport. Dont forget a significant number of spinal injuries are a result of high level athletic competition. That ability doesnt go away. I can tell you that the ex motorcross rider who now needs a mobility platform is pretty OK with navigating the potential risk for the considerable reward.
Yeah I don't trust that thing especially when someone in a wheelchair doesn't have an alternative if it breaks down while they are out. Imagine falling out and that heavy chain hitting you on the way down the stairs.
i thought about this as well but when it goes up stairs it drops the chair lower for a lower center of gravity and keeping the weight on the bottom part of the tracks so it has a hard time slipping also with the rider plus the weight of the chair with batteries and motors it's like trying to move a large heavy box, little bit harder on dry ground than on ice but still really hard and the thing is pointed down so worst case senario the rider has a better chance of being able to catch there self if they fall down instead of falling back wards
You killed me with this one man 😂 5:11
Fr 😂
Your channel is one of a few reasons I love RUclips! Thanks for the amount of time and work you put to make such great videos, love you both ❤️
I've been bingeing this man's videos these past couple of days and I must say that you are truly an inspiration. Both of you. But Mark man. I wanna be like you! lol. You're such a nice guy. Thanks.
Mark? Do you mean Zach?
Being a training Nurse and Support Carer I work with most clients that are in wheelchairs just about everyday, seeing you in this Cambry not only made me smile and a warm heart but this will not only give the support my clients they need but also give them back there dignity
Thank you for keeping dignity forefront in your work! Best to you. ❤️❤️❤️
@@carlsmart5788 Better take good care of your health, and pray often in gratitude because EVERY person is one bad day and accident or illness from being disabled and having their whole world turned upside down! 🙏❤️
I'm gonna be honest, the price feels almost ok. People pay way more for cars they spend less time in. For something that gives you freedom to go anywhere alone without having to worry too much, i can see it being worth it for a lot of people. With that said, not everyone can pay those prices and it'd be awesome if tech like that could be accessible too everyone regardless of income.
It is just like that with everything. the tech is new so it is expensive. After a couple of years it automatically will be cheaper
@@PR-on7qk i think its not even really expensive. A comparable electric wheelchair costs round about 25,000 euros (~ 26k dollar), but cannot be used on stairs.
for 40k you afford ur own slave xd
@@insfourne8916 But the wheelchair will never answer back.
@@insfourne8916
Lol 😂
I am here from Mexico, I really love how you do everything for your wife. I had a car accident in 2012, and it left me bedridden for 5 years, I recovered and can walk now, so your way of being fills my heart, greetings to both
this is such a feel good video, her face lit up when she gets the stuff off the top shelf, im so happy that u found each other
The pure look of love when you both looked at each other when passing the chocolate bar hit me right in the feels. What an awesome bit of tech! ❤
He should have kissed her then
@@Vhsss_God100% though that too
Yes! Definitely a sweet moment! 🥰
@@Vhsss_Godthey cut the camera at that time, so I'm sure they did.
I'm from spore...if possible pls let me know the price plus delivery cost to singapore
I knew a guy in college who used something similar. The one he used had a pair of something like tank-treads on either side instead of wheels & it could easily take even the steepest flights of stairs with no problem (going forward, no less!) It could take steep inclines & hills too, and was almost impossible to tip over. Needless to say, it gave him great peace of mind.
When was that?
@@jennhoff03 Um, let's see... I think this was back in the late '80s/early '90s (I think that's when I was taking classes there at the time.)
The reason I remember it so vividly is because that campus had a lot of steps & not very many ramps, and prior to him getting this 'upgrade,' he used a standard motorised wheelchair. So to get to the firearms course (which was in an underground gun-range), me & about 3 other guys had to carry him & his chair down the steps.
Yes, these things have been around for decades ( capability wise) the fact that he doesn't mention that makes this feel like a commercial. Which it simply is ... a good product though I hope.
Amazing. My husband is in a manual chair & is so limited in the places he can go or things he can do in our house. A chair like this could help when vacationing in non-accessible cabin, accessing steep parts of our lawn, or reaching the upper cabinets in our kitchen.
Sweet paraplegic lady, I’m a fifty year (T5) SCI veteran. At seventy, my shoulders are shot. Don’t let yours get that way. Think about it. I do every day. I enjoyed an incredibly active life and worked for thirty five years. There were many choices I could have made that might have somewhat spared my pain and further disability. Bless you both for sharing this video. I think Johnson and Johnson get R&D credits for developing this technology a couple decades ago. It was cost prohibitive and imperfect so demand was weak and the tech sat on a shelf. Until now, thanks for showing it off.
I love this chair. My son has been in a chair for just over two years from a skydiving accident. His house has half of its space upstairs. He is a paraplegic so he’s drug himself up the stairs a few times but Wish he could get up there a different way. I know they have those little riding seats but that usually means he has to have a chair at both ends of the ride. This is a miracle for people who need it.
i'm sure two regular chairs and a stair lift would still be cheaper, and wouldnt need to be charged constantly
I have watched quite a few of your videos. I'm a senior with a walking handicap, buy no where as serious as Cambry's. I am so impressed with your inventions. I'm pretty sure they were all kicked off by making life easier for Cambry and let her join in with people that aren't with a handicap. Working together is such a big plus for you guys. Plus having a beautiful test pilot, gutsty beyond belief, and a smile that would turn night into day must keep you floating on air as well.
What you guys have is what most people dream of having. Plus what you both are creating for others just adds to your personalities.
One thing that would concern me is how the chair would do on stairs with less friction/more slippery material. The stone stairs seemed like they'd be the ideal surface because of the friction, but if they were wet, or had leaves or scraps of paper on them, I'd be scared to try them.
My thoughts too.
It has Tank treads w teeth very hard for those to slip YOU with you feet have more of a chance to slip in that regard. Any stairs that were that slippery would be a danger to anyone chair or no chair. The treads take 3 or more steps at a time not 1 much harder to slip.
@@AlbertoMartinez765 yeah it has rubber tracks.
Or icy
In everyday scenarios you gonna encounter too many variables that this thing is not ready for, and when a slip or tilt can potentially be Fatal, I wouldn't trust it in less then ideal conditions. But I love the Technology though.
The Scewo team should have gifted this chair to them. They got so much more exposure with this just one video.
Crazy
The thing that I can't stop thinking about is, this will ONLY get better with software and new hardware. I bet you it will be able to stay straight going up stairs on it's own soon, for instance.
We will see 😉
I'm imagining it climb up like optimus prime
I requested Autopilot a while ago 🙂
This has to be the coolest thing you've ever reviewed on your channel. Even better than the lift in your house. Accessible wheelchairs are out dated and there isn't many convertible ones out there. Here in the UK we have a lot though they take wheel chair users having access really seriously and I've seen a few chairs that can go up but jot climb stairs before. Great work to you both. Happy wife, happy life.
Seeing how stoked and happy Cambry is would put a smile on anyones face. This is amazing piece of kit which should be more available for more people, but with that said, I hope we will see the injuries corrected and healed itself in soon enough future.
I love you so much, I'm also a polio disability, living from Sierra Leone, thank you.👍
Manual chair user myself for 30 years now. I know the exact feeling behind Cambry's expression on the stairs. A combination 'this is so cool' and utter terror. Interesting device though I definitely got X-Men vibes.
My mother was diagnosed with cancer and has been a wheelchair user as of two months ago. As someone who previously never had to really think about accessibility, I am now almost always vigilant of my surroundings and how to have my mum experience them world as best as I can. Your channel has really helped me make those adjustments and has been a great place for not only disabled people but those who care for them. Thank you so much
I'm really sorry about your mom 💕💕 I truly wish he the best health. it's crazy how quickly you can just start noticing things due to a major life change
Biggest peace of advice I will give you is if your mother is in a manual wheelchair. Don't help her with anything unless she asks. don't be helpful and push her dont be helpful because you wont always be there to be helpful and the quicker she adjusts the better for her.
Are we allowed to say that Scewo is a Swiss company based in a town near Zurich? If I‘m not mistaken, we can see Bernhard and Thomas from the team shortly in the clip. They are doing an amazing job and have also gotten some awards for their work. Let‘s really hope they can expand their production as fast as possible.
They have done an amazing job and hopefully built the new standard for wheelchairs in the next couple of years. These should be given to every single last person who is in need.
Schweizer Qualität. 🇨🇭
They've done the world an amazing service. I hope that they've protected their IP and that they become as wealthy as they deserve with such a cool, innovative, and helpful invention.
I'm way late to this, but I'm a disability educator and advocate and what I always tell people is that accessible tech is made to help us get to our doctors and back. It is not made to help us get out and live full, authentic lives.
When we try to say that is what we want, people start telling us how lucky we are to be alive. Multiple things can be true at once.
As much as this tech is impressive and it sure is, your wife’s uplifting spirit and perseverance in life is even more impressive. All the best to you both !
Outstanding video. It is like the camera operators knew exactly what I wanted to see. I've been in a chair for a little over 22 years, so this was fascinating.
I mean for sure Scewo made use of this to advertise and gain footage for their website as well
@@Drnken229 and that's a good thing. This needs to get known among people
@@abhishek-pr4pz Never said its a bad thing, but for now this is way too expensive for the average consumer anyway.. at that price imagine if something breaks and you have to replace it. Since they are a pretty new company they have to be that kind of expensive to get back all the money spend on designing, manufacturing prototypes etc.
Peter, this video isnt flagged as a sponsorship so its 100% not an ad expect if jerry likes a bit of tax fraud
Impressive video! Let's really hope the price will be more accessible in the future for people who need a wheelchair. Considering the stairs are still a big problem in many countries (I'm Italian and I see on TV several times help requests from people forced in wheelchair), this "machine" is incredible. Imagine, lately I received an alert from change org, for an Italian girl forced to stay at home, because the 70 meters street in front of her house, has no asphalt at all, so her wheelchair can't go through. Imagine, years of requests by her to the city council for help and then, a national newspaper makes the call using an online petition...and the mayor moves quickly now.
2:07 - that smile as he looked at her... you just know he absolutely adores her.
Jerry every time I watch you videos I believe in real ANGELS here on Earth. You’re a compassionate and very smart man… God bless you🙏🙏🙏
HIS NAME ISNT JERRY💀
I think the main point aside of the Scewo being impressive is how long it has taken for Accesibility technology to evolve or advance, is not like Paraplegics started existing 2 or 5 years ago, but definitely thumbs ups to all the companies that take these impressive approaches at trying and provide a way for people with challenges to overcome them with ease.
They had a stair climbing chair 20 years ago when I broke my back.
I would say most people that are in wheelchairs probably dont have tons of money for something like this.
I think one of the big hurdles is just how much risk there is for the company & being responsible for a product like this.
Using Zack's example, if a high tech vacuum cleaner fails then someone is inconvenienced and out a few bucks. But if something like this fails then someone can end up stranded or dead.
I think with power density of lion batteries improving so much in recent years there should be better development. Lead acid batteries can put out tons of power but they are heavy as hell.
The fact that this is effectively the first “Smart Wheelchair” and it’s THAT capable really bodes well for the future of accessibility!
Also, what a trooper Cambry is for sending it on those stairs! Awesome video all the way around!
It isnt the first smart wheelchair, this system was created about 10-20 years ago in my university (and MANY other universities around the world) and they have been trying to improve them since.
In the end they concluded that it is only functional with supervision, IF a single component of that wheelchair breaks (no components last for ever, and some times things break) it is DEADLY to the user.
You might think that it might be possible to make this thing really safe, and yes, it is, BUT when you mass produce these for every wheelchair user, the chances of at least one of those wheelchairs slipping up / failing increases, and it will absolutely kill the user because these things are HEAVY (huge battery pack from lithium, that shit heavy). If it slips and lands on the user, he/she is DEAD.
This is also not needed in most parts of europe. In norway for example, every single building in the country (not houses, but public buildings), are legally required to be accesable to wheelchair users.
That thing is really dangerous and i would never gamble my life to just climb some stairs.
@@SeaShrimp
the stair climbing seemed rather safe, it's the descent that trips me off. I think the lifting ability is the most useful one for everyday life if you don't want to be dependend on other people helping you. I just don't understand the 2 wheel aspect, seems more like a tech gimmick, I'm sure they could implement a traditional 4 wheel system that needs not rely on balancing.
@@SeaShrimp Yeah, my first concern exactly. While most of the systems can be made redundant, fail-safe and/or self-diagnostic, as it is done already in many safety-critical industrial systems (which of course increase the cost to the sky), the ground-chair interface will still be the weakest point.
In this case, if that rubber track loses springiness due to aging and/or wears down and/or the edge of some old stairs starts to erode and break then nothing will stop it from falling down.
I think something must be implemented that relies more on the flat part of a stairstep and less on the edge, with some transformation to lower the CG as low as possible possibly the user laying flat during the move. Also some frame would increase safety, near the arms, shoukders, and the head of course. There will always be a risk, but "sledding down" is still safer than rolling over straight to the head.
To fit all of this or something better inside a slim chair and not a bulky car-looking device is a challenge.
With a little more time and updates there could be a wheelchair that can smoothly and quickly go up and down steps.
@@SeaShrimp Same here, it was already created in my university many years ago, though it didn't get attention and was forgotten.
“I can feel the wind in my hair”
“I wish I could feel the same”
That literally made me burst out laughing
Wish I could say the same*
Source: 5:13
@@jsl6155 close enough
dude, I got it now.
That is freaking awesome! I definitely would love to have that!
It amazing how many things have to work together to make a device like this. While the motors, hydraulics and sensors are relatively simple components by themselves, it's their integration that makes the whole thing work.
That chair looks awesome! This is as close to Professor X's chair as we have seen and yet it has far more functionality.
Also - that part where Cambry picked up the chocolate bar was sweet (pardon the pun) because it was so obvious how much these two love one another. Their mannerisms when interacting with one another are a dead giveaway.... and that is fantastic.
I honestly CANNOT think of ANYONE else on RUclips that is more genuine of a person than Zach. I wish there were more people in this world like him because this world would be a much MUCH better place!
Thank you Jerry Rigs for making your mark on this world!
His name is Zach btw ;)
Jerry is amazing. I like tech as well
Zach is a legend 💪
everyone talk about the chair, i gotta say you guys both amazing, she's so lucky to have you Mhan!! Bless you both.
6:43 you could clearly see the joy in his eyes the way he looks at his wife just happy seeing her do things she couldn’t they are the true definition of true love ❤️
True love is Hollywood myth. What they have is a healthy, constructive relationship
What happened to her??? What led to her on the wheelchair?
@@watema3381 Do your no-nonsense, realist's perspective distinguish between the romantic relationship and friendship?
Now THIS! is what i call a review; real-life use and explained by someone who can understand and explain the tech stuff. Great vid. I've been watching you both since the two-bikes-made-into-one, hand-off-the-hat vid 3 years ago. I wish all the best to you both.
What an incredible machine. Though my heart was in my throat when she was going down the stairs. That was very brave.
Felt more insane than brave! No way would I use that going down stairs that long. If it screws it up it's pretty much guaranteed death. Probably mostly useful when there's like 3 steps or something.
@@TimmmmCam I honestly can’t ever see it slipping it has so much weight forcing down grabbing onto the stairs for it to slip she would need to be pushed or the stair chips away no way it would slip on its own
@@scladoffle2472 No, but I understand basic physics!
@@user-zj5rb3xo7d slipping is a function of the coefficient of friction, not the load.
@@TimmmmCam What? Press your hand down lightly on a surface and drag it. Then press it down harder and now try to drag it. The force of friction is determined by a coefficient of friction and the normal force (the reaction force from the surface). But that's not what is happening here either; the track bites into the stairs. You have a lot of contact points on the stairs itself, and that is why it would be difficult to have the chair fall off.
This was incredible!!! The machine, the tech, the thought behind it! And the girl in the video is amazing to go down those stairs like that!
The more I watch your stuff Jerry, the more I think you are great content maker and an absolute stand up guy. Love your work.
😊
She used it only one afternoon. People in Germany say you don't feel the swimming like movement anymore after 2 days, and the same for the feeling to sit high-up above the stairs.
The keyword here is independence. With this you can go almost anywhere, and do things you could not do before.
I think they bought the chair, in the description it says it’s not sponsored
@@MrAceAwesome1No, they borrowed it.
5:25 made me teary eyed for some reason, I’m so happy now that they’re FINALLY doing something for wheel chairs, warms my heart.
This is game changing. Kudos to the team developing it. Hope they can bring it to more parts of the world. I'm sure they'll get many investors to help get costs down producing at scale. Keep it up and thanks for this Zach and Cambry.
It doesn't matter. Even with lower costs it will still be far more than most handicapped people can afford. We don't have $100K a year jobs. We're lucky to get a job that pays $15k a year. From the moment I found myself in a wheelchair I never got hired for another tech job. I'd ALWAYS get called back for a second interview, but it was a joke. I looked for work for 2 years. No one would hire me when they could hire someone who could walk.
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@@johnwest7993 damn man sorry to hear that...I have scoliosis and still cant find a job. I've always believed I didn't get the job cos of it and your comment only makes me more sure. It's difficult being different
@@renziie2804 The thing is, if I were in management and and had to choose a new employee I too would pick an able-bodied one over someone who was in a chair unless no possible aspect of the job might require moving away from a seated position, something like working a low-paying phone-center job. But even then, people in chairs have more medical problems than able-bodied people, so unless the person in the chair had especially good qualifications for the job I wouldn't hire them. It's just business, and the boss can always provide numerous vague reasons for why they hired the able-bodied person. But I went from being hired at any job I interviewed for to never being hired again when I wound up in a chair.
@@johnwest7993 yes I completely agree but it still sucks. In my case I have no disability as I can still perform all tasks. I may just not be physically stronger as others. The same reasoning you just stated is what I told my sister and she said I was being pessimistic smh and I had no "faith". No amount of optimism or faith is gonna sway an employers decision
How much do you love her?
Zack: YESSS!
Now if someone could come up with a practical way to make this technology affordable and available to anyone who needs it then THAT would be truly amazing.
That will be harder and take more time then did to invent and make the chair unfortunately.
I suspect that the components are not particularly expensive, but amortising the development costs across a small number of chairs adds greatly to the price of each chair. Sadly, there is no solution for this particular problem.
That won't happen without widespread use of the same tech or the amount of handicap people suddenly spiking overnight
Technology naturally becomes cheaper over time as the development of the product is later covered and some.
@@hb1338 Exactly! But it does help if it was amortized over a longer period of time. After all there will almost certainly be a need far into the future but if they're looking to amortize the R&D costs in too short a time, then the price will undoubtedly make it unaffordable for most who would benefit from such a device.
Man when Cambry was going down the stairs, my heart was in my mouth. Such an amazing chair. I was wondering what safety features does it have? Cause going up & down stairs is when the person's most vulnerable & that's where the worst accidents would occur. Hopefully it comes in different versions e.g. one with just the elevating seat, would be much cheaper though a great move forward. Being able to reach things at standing height would vastly improve accessibility.
Very amazing to see how far we came with technology
Wow, this was amazing. I only spent a few months in wheelchair due to a foot and tendon injury, but I can see where this would really help someone tremendously who's bee in a chair for life. I hope this becomes more widely available and affordable as this looks to be a total game changer for those who really need this next level of independence and mobility. I hope somehow they can get you one of these. Great video!
P.S Going down would freak me out to no end the first few times lol That really looked challenging just to muster up the courage to try it.
As a hemiplegic stroke survivor who spends most of my day in my wheelchair; this is extremely cool. Thank you Cambry for being a great test pilot! The stairs would scare the living **** out of me.
I've been sitting in a manual wheelchair for 22 years, I do the most insane things to overcome lacking accessibility and the part where I saw her about to go down the stairs with this one just freaked me out.
8:49 - I know exactly what she means and I couldn't have said it better myself! :D
@@Mcjagger2023 Fortunately she was well supervised through every step. It's still scary as hell surrendering control to a machine. With the manual wheelchair at least you have the illusion of control, you do the motion, you aren't just helplessly sitting around to wait for some "thing" to do it for you.
Surrendering control is a jarring experience.
@@dominic.h.3363 I am amazed by you guys. You are truly King's, overcoming such a harsh condition, I suspect there is a lot of willpower necessary! This video and some comments opened up my horizon a lot! And it shows me that I really have to be grateful for my health! I hope I didnt say any inappropriate things! Have a wonderful day Dominic!
Love how they packaged all those mechanisms - what an engineering challenge! This wheelchair does highlight the discussion of focusing efforts on making our environments more wheelchair friendly vs. focusing efforts on making wheelchairs more adaptable to the current environment. So many variables to consider, but ultimately it takes both! Really got to thinking about that when Cambry made that comment about this device allowing you to be interactive with your environment without the environment changing.
I went with a visually impaired friend to the Tulsa state fair & we were discussing how a simple line of bright yellow would stop him from tripping over all the low rolling curbs. They were probably designed for wheeled vehicles like golf carts or wheelchairs. But they were the bane of our existence.
I kept trying to remember to tell him when we came to them but even then they were hard for him to navigate. Even by feel because of how they gently went up.
Which reminds me I need to do the adult Tulsa reading program. If you read four books or the equivalent in fanfiction.😉 You get a coupon that's worth 2 free tickets. You also get a bunch of other coupons I never use because they're too far by bus. That & I'm too lazy to go.
That thing is friggin AWESOME!! It looks scary as heck on stairs though. Especially how high it gets when you're getting ready to go over the edge of the first step to go down them.