REACH. CLIMB. GO. In iBOT.
By Martha Merrow, Mobius Mobility iBOT
The iBOT® Personal Mobility Device (or "iBOT® PMD" for short) is an advanced, multi-modal power wheelchair that is manufactured in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
Curbs, steep inclines and rough terrain may get in the way of many wheelchair users' access to their communities. The iBOT® allows someone with a disability to climb stairs and curbs, go to the beach or on a hike, look people in the eye or reach for that high cabinet. Users can overcome the obstacles that get in the way of their everyday life.
Multiple Modes Pave Way for Unprecedented Versatility and Accessibility
It has six distinct modes to address a wide variety of situations all in one device: Stair, 4-Wheel, Balance, Standard, Remote and Docking. With these modes, the iBOT® helps users to:
- Navigate varied terrain—sand, snow, grass, gravel, uneven surfaces—then drive inside. One device to meet all needs.
- Leave the dirt outside—the closed design allows for hosing off the base of dirt and grime.
- In 4-Wheel and Balance Modes, the iBOT® maintains its seat angle automatically, which is called Terrain Following. The iBOT® uses iBalance technology to continually keep the seat level, while the powerbase pivots over curbs and inclines.
- Transportability: In Remote Mode, the iBOT® can fold and climb a 20-degree slope to be loaded unoccupied in a vehicle using portable ramps. No modified vehicle required. In addition, the iBOT® features standard four-point tie downs and has been approved for driving with the EZ-Lock® securement system.
Getting Down to Brass Tax: Insurance & Funding for iBOT®
Mobius Mobility is now a Participating Provider with Medicare for the iBOT®. Mobius Mobility can bill Medicare on a user's behalf. Mobius Mobility can also bill some private insurances.
In addition, Mobius Mobility is approved through Federal Worker's Compensation. The iBOT® is approved in several Vocational Rehab states as well.
Qualified Veterans can receive an iBOT® fully covered under the Veteran Administration Federal Supply Schedule # 36F79721D0202. Visit our For Veterans page for more information.
Visit our Funding Your Mobility page to explore a database of nonprofit organizations that may also be able to assist you with your copay.
The iBOT® Team is On Call with Reliable Service
Mobius Mobility has a direct service model with on-staff technicians. When you call, you speak directly to them—no call centers. Our technicians are experts with the iBOT®. We also have a 24/7 emergency service line.
Mitch, one of our users, sums up our accessible and reliable service.
"The first time you sit in an iBOT®, you can feel just how well-built it is, and as the years go by, you come to appreciate its reliability. I ran my original iBOT® for 12 years, and the only service it ever needed was occasional replacement of the usual wear and tear items. My new iBOT® is even better, and the improvements in seating and controls have made a big difference for me. I live in Maine, and I find myself in locations and in weather situations where regular power wheelchair users dare not venture. On those occasions when I do need service, the Mobius Mobility service model shines. First, they provide a 24/7 service phone number—no leaving a message for someone who may or may not return my call. Second, the person answering those calls is an employee, an expert on the iBOT®, someone with direct access to all the resources necessary to address my needs."
Users Rave About the Life-Changing iBOT®
"I haven't felt this independent in over 10 years, the iBOT® has been life changing for me." – Rich
"I've been waiting to go to Stonehenge for years and could not have made it without the iBOT®." – David
"Prepping for a big feast is much easier now that I have an iBOT®. It's the little things in life that make all the difference in the world to someone like me." – Donnie
"Now that I am home with my iBOT®, I have been super busy making it to my doctor's appointments on public transportation, in my garden, and literally jumping at the chance to take part in activities that I normally can't." – Ronda
Take a Test Drive
Ready to REACH. CLIMB. GO.? Sign up for a free demo of the iBOT® by visiting the website or calling 833-346-4268. Follow the iBOT® journey @mobiusmobility on Instagram and Tik Tok. Or catch us at an Abilities Expo, starting with the Los Angeles Expo on March 15-17 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
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