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Strutt Unveils Its $7,499 Self-Driving ev1c Wheelchair
Strutt unveiled the Strutt ev1c, a personal mobility device capable of navigating through a home on its own, at IFA 2026. Combining the capabilities of an electric wheelchair and a scooter, the device can travel between rooms without being controlled by the user. Cameras and a LiDAR system identify obstacles in its path. This system enhances safety both during autonomous travel and when the device is operated manually.
During initial use, LiDAR, a sensor that measures distance using lasers, creates a map of the home. The system distinguishes stationary objects such as walls and tables from people and pets. Detected objects are shown on a small touchscreen on the armrest. Users can create destinations such as the bedroom or kitchen on the map. A location can then be selected using the screen, the phone app or a voice command. The device travels there on its own. The Strutt ev1c can be summoned to the user from another part of the home through the phone app. The company is also testing a mode in which the device follows users who occasionally need assistance, although this feature does not yet work flawlessly. In an autonomous navigation test, the device went around a table, passed through a narrow doorway and reached a sofa without touching any obstacles. No difference was observed between traveling on carpet and on hard flooring. Its movement was slightly abrupt only when turning in a tight space.
Designed for manual operation, Co-Pilot mode gradually reduces speed and stops the device when it detects a person or object ahead. A rear camera shows the direction of travel on the screen. Constant-speed mode allows it to travel in a straight line without the user having to hold the joystick continuously. The more advanced Co-Pilot+ mode finds an open path around an obstacle instead of stopping in front of it. This mode can automatically correct the steering while passing through a narrow doorway.
Powered by a 4-wheel-drive system, the Strutt ev1c reaches a speed of approximately 13 km/h and travels about 32 km on its battery, depending on the terrain. The device can travel over grass and gravel, climb slopes of up to 13 degrees and clear a curb approximately 5 cm high. It can be separated into 5 pieces for loading into a vehicle. The battery is easy to remove. The company is also working on a spare battery bag for longer trips. The Strutt ev1c is priced at $7,499 in the US, or approximately 12,750 manat. In the UK, the device is priced at £5,995, or approximately 13,790 manat. The final amount may vary depending on the assistance programs available for mobility devices in each country. The model was named one of the best products at IFA 2026.
During initial use, LiDAR, a sensor that measures distance using lasers, creates a map of the home. The system distinguishes stationary objects such as walls and tables from people and pets. Detected objects are shown on a small touchscreen on the armrest. Users can create destinations such as the bedroom or kitchen on the map. A location can then be selected using the screen, the phone app or a voice command. The device travels there on its own. The Strutt ev1c can be summoned to the user from another part of the home through the phone app. The company is also testing a mode in which the device follows users who occasionally need assistance, although this feature does not yet work flawlessly. In an autonomous navigation test, the device went around a table, passed through a narrow doorway and reached a sofa without touching any obstacles. No difference was observed between traveling on carpet and on hard flooring. Its movement was slightly abrupt only when turning in a tight space. Designed for manual operation, Co-Pilot mode gradually reduces speed and stops the device when it detects a person or object ahead. A rear camera shows the direction of travel on the screen. Constant-speed mode allows it to travel in a straight line without the user having to hold the joystick continuously. The more advanced Co-Pilot+ mode finds an open path around an obstacle instead of stopping in front of it. This mode can automatically correct the steering while passing through a narrow doorway. Powered by a 4-wheel-drive system, the Strutt ev1c reaches a speed of approximately 13 km/h and travels about 32 km on its battery, depending on the terrain. The device can travel over grass and gravel, climb slopes of up to 13 degrees and clear a curb approximately 5 cm high. It can be separated into 5 pieces for loading into a vehicle. The battery is easy to remove. The company is also working on a spare battery bag for longer trips. The Strutt ev1c is priced at $7,499 in the US, or approximately 12,750 manat. In the UK, the device is priced at £5,995, or approximately 13,790 manat. The final amount may vary depending on the assistance programs available for mobility devices in each country. The model was named one of the best products at IFA 2026.