What is RAMMP?
A bold vision to transform independence for millions of people with disabilities and those who care for them.
The Challenge We Face
Today, millions of people are being held back by technology that hasn't kept pace with their potential.
People turn 65 every day in the U.S.
Family caregivers in America providing unpaid support
People worldwide will be over 60 by 2030. The need is global and growing.
Outdated Technology
Current powered wheelchairs and mobility devices are based on technology that hasn't fundamentally changed in decades. They force people to rely heavily on others, often restricting their world to just a portion of their own home.
The Caregiver Crisis
Caregiver availability is limited, often unreliable, and shrinking. Family members sacrifice careers and personal time. Professional caregivers are in short supply. As our population ages, this crisis will only deepen.
An Open Source Platform for Mobility Innovation
RAMMP isn't just building a single device. We're creating an open platform that enables anyone to build the next generation of mobility technology.
Why Open Source Matters
The assistive technology industry has traditionally been closed and proprietary, making devices expensive and difficult to customize. RAMMP changes that by releasing our software, hardware designs, and documentation under open source licenses.
This means researchers, engineers, students, and entrepreneurs worldwide can access, modify, and build upon our work. A university lab in Japan, a startup in Germany, or a maker in Brazil can all contribute to and benefit from the RAMMP ecosystem.
Open source accelerates innovation by allowing the global community to solve problems together, share solutions, and avoid reinventing the wheel. It also drives down costs: when technology is shared, competition increases and prices fall.
The RAMMP Ecosystem
ATOS - Assistive Technology Operating System
A modular software framework for building intelligent mobility devices. Includes drivers, perception modules, navigation algorithms, and human-robot interaction components.
RAMMS - Robotic Assistive Mobility & Manipulation Simulation
A digital twin virtual environment enabling precise virtual testing and development within a controlled, simulated world that mirrors real-life conditions. Facilitates safe, scalable, and efficient experimentation to accelerate R&D.
Hardware Reference Designs
Open CAD files, bill of materials, and assembly documentation for building RAMMP-compatible mobility bases, sensor arrays, and robotic arm mounts.
Developer Documentation & APIs
Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and well-documented APIs that enable developers of all skill levels to extend and customize the platform.
For Researchers
A proven platform for exploring new algorithms in navigation, manipulation, and human-robot interaction without building from scratch.
For Manufacturers
License-free designs and software that can be integrated into commercial products, accelerating time-to-market for new mobility devices.
For the Community
Makers, therapists, and advocates can customize solutions for specific needs, contribute improvements, and help shape the future of assistive technology.
This is a Moment of Change
For too long, people with disabilities have been told to adapt to a world that wasn't built for them. RAMMP is building technology that adapts to you, technology that empowers independence, dignity, and freedom.
This is more than engineering. It's a chance to transform millions of lives.