September 19, 2024 | Natalie Webber

Robooter Powerchairs: An Honest Review (September 2024)

Robooter powerchairs have been available on the UK market for 3 months and, if you’re wondering about becoming a new owner, one of the first things you’ll probably be looking for is Robooter reviews. Are they as good as they sound?

To put it bluntly, that’s what we said too. Having been a supplier of electric wheelchairs for some 45 years, we’ve seen our fair share of good and bad design. That means when we’re presented with the latest powerchair innovation, we give it a pretty robust evaluation!

And with Robooter now part of our electric wheelchair range, we’ll share our considered opinion. You’ll find out the good, the not-so-good and what we’d like to see next. Ultimately, you should have a better idea of whether it’s where you want to spend your money!

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First, a reminder of the four Robooter models available

Robooter E40 – manual fold, indoor/outdoor powerchair
Robooter X40 – auto fold, indoor/outdoor powerchair with omnidirectional wheels
Robooter E60-A – manual fold, outdoor/indoor powerchair with omnidirectional wheels
Robooter E60 Pro-A – manual fold, outdoor powerchair with omnidirectional wheels

Robooter Powerchairs – positives

1. Design: we think anyone would agree with us that the Robooter powerchairs are good looking! 21^st century design is something our customers request as much as any functionality, and the aesthetics of Robooter models are impressive. For this reason, you can probably see why we’ve dubbed them the ‘Tesla of powerchairs’! They just fit into a modern lifestyle – whether you’re at home, in the office, going shopping or exploring the outdoor world. And good looks don’t come entirely at the expense of functionality either…

2. Combination of capability and transportability: this is particularly true of the E60 model, which has impressive outdoor capabilities (thanks to 10 or 12 in omnidirectional wheels, powerful motors and up to 25Ah battery) but folds down to a very compact size that would fit in most car boots. Even the smaller, more lightweight E40 model boasts a maximum range of 14 miles with a 20Ah battery. Given that one of the biggest deciding factors when buying a powerchair has always been the trade-off between capability and transportability, this makes Robooter models a very attractive solution. (We would, however, like to see an even lighter version of the E40, which would make lifting in and out of the car without a hoist possible for even more people!)

3. Value for money: for new products that represent significant innovation, Robooter powerchairs have entered the market at a surprisingly affordable price. They’re not cheap – ranging from £2695.00 to £3995.00 – but they are very competitively priced when compared to existing models. So it’s understandable that this makes it even easier for you to choose Robooter.

Robooter Powerchairs – negatives

1. New and untested: With innovation does come an unescapable reality: it’s untested in the real world. Robooter’s design innovation like omnidirectional wheels is, however, backed by solid research. All models are also offered with an industry-standard 2-year warranty, which gives an indication of the confidence Robooter have in the performance of their products.

2. Limited configurability and accessories: there are less options for adjusting and configuring Robooter power wheelchairs than with other travel powerchairs like the FreedomChair DE08L, which has choices like individual elevating legrests and can even be fitted with third party postural seating.

3. Not crash tested: it’s not unusual for a travel/folding powerchair not to be crash tested but, if you’re looking to travel seated in your Robooter, you will be disappointed.

Conclusion

So, that’s our initial review of Robooter power wheelchairs. Overall, it’s a welcome leap forward in the world of mobility vehicles and we think Robooter can justify their claim that ‘the next generation of performance has arrived’.

And if this review has helped you decided Robooter is a good choice for you, why not get in touch to book a demo?