Honest Review: Robooter E60 Pro All-Terrain Wheelchair

If you follow me on social media, you’ll know I spent months researching the perfect new wheelchair, and I decided on the Robooter E60 Pro. I’m a Disabled content creator, I’ve been creating content for 13 years, became Disabled around 12 years ago, and I’ve been an ambulatory wheelchair user for around 8 years now.

In that time I’ve had a transit chair and two folding electric wheelchairs, including my last chair, the KWK D09. As much as I managed to do with it, joining the Sociability team meant I was out on my own a lot more, navigating offices, trains, and unfamiliar streets without my partner there to help me out. I needed something that wouldn’t just look good, but would give me true independence.

After months of research, I finally got to try the Robooter E60 Pro at Naidex, putting it through its paces on the test track, and I’ve been living with it since late April. From trains and buses to a full cruise holiday and steep slopes, here’s my honest, real-world review after nearly three months of daily use.

Full disclosure: I’m really proud to say I’m now a Robooter ambassador. But don’t worry, that won’t affect my honesty at all, and if you’ve been here a while, you’ll know that.

Price: The Robooter E60 Pro sits at around £4,000. It’s a genuine investment, so I’ve tried to be as thorough as possible in this review to help you decide if it’s the right one for you.

Why the KWK D09 (and even the Whill C2) Didn’t Work For Me

For a long time, my go-to chair was the KWK D09 XL. When I was at my heaviest, my choices were incredibly limited, and the KWK was one of the few folding options that accommodated up to 28 stone.

But as my needs changed, the drawbacks became harder to ignore:

• The dreaded camber slip: if you’ve ever driven a standard electric chair on a sloped pavement, you’ll know the frustration. The chair constantly drifts downward, meaning my partner frequently had to pull me back up.
• The “whiplash” kerbs: smaller front castor wheels mean hitting even a tiny lip or uneven cobblestone sends a jarring shock through your entire body. When you live with chronic pain, it’s an awful feeling.
• Comfort compromises: because I live with lipoedema, the rigid frame bars running down the thighs of the KWK really dug into my legs over a long day.

Plus, there were absolutely no features with the KWK D09, it was a folding electric chair, that’s it.

I also looked into the popular Whill C2 powerchair because of its omnidirectional wheels, but it wasn’t right for me. It pulls apart into four separate pieces, imagine travelling with colleagues, trying to board a bus or a taxi quickly, and having to dismantle and rebuild your chair on the side of the road. As a plus-size woman, the low armrests on the Whill C2 also left me feeling exposed and self-conscious.

Enter the Robooter E60 Pro. It ticked every single box and more boxes than I ever realised I was interested in!

Robooter E60 Pro Performance: Cobbles, Castles, and Cruise Ships

The absolute biggest game-changer on this chair is the 12-inch front omnidirectional wheels combined with the dual-shock suspension.

That annoying pavement drift? Completely gone. The front wheels hold their line perfectly. Those small pavement kerbs that used to give me literal whiplash? The Robooter swallows them up. I’ve taken this chair over rough historic cobbles and uneven mountain paths, and the ride is beautifully smooth and I can do so much more with complete confidence.

It’s also noticeably quicker than my old chair. The E60 Pro has a top speed of 6 mph (10 km/h), compared with the 3.75 mph I was used to on the KWK D09 XL, and that extra speed makes a real difference when you’re trying to keep up with colleagues or catch a train.

Robooter E60 Pro vs Tramper: Can an Electric Wheelchair Handle Off-Road Terrain?

Wentworth Castle Gardens is a stunning day out, but they explicitly recommend hiring their heavy-duty, off-road “Tramper” mobility scooter to navigate their steep, rugged terrain. I wanted to see if the Robooter E60 Pro could hold its own as a genuine all-terrain electric wheelchair without needing to hire a separate scooter.

If you’ve already seen the video, you’ll know it handled everything brilliantly. At one point, we hit a gradient that was simply too steep for the wheels to grip, and gravity naturally caused the omni-wheels to rotate. But here’s the vital part: it didn’t slide backwards.

The electronic braking held me completely safe. Frankly, I don’t know many standard electric folding chairs, or even a heavy-duty Tramper, that would have safely climbed that specific spot, and it proved to me just how safe the engineering feels.

Despite heavy wear on the ground from their own trampers and wheelchair-accessible buggies, the Robooter didn’t struggle at all, I even had a coffee in my hand for most of the way around.

Robooter E60 Pro Indoor Performance: Turning Circle & Carpet Manoeuvrability

If there’s one minor adjustment period I experienced, it was during my first cruise with the chair. Wheelchair users often complain about thick hotel or cruise ship carpets, and on the Robooter E60 Pro, I noticed it was initially quite slow to turn on deep pile carpeting.

Because of the unique design of the 12-inch front omnidirectional wheels, the chair has a minimum turning radius of 85 cm. On hard floors, it spins beautifully on the spot. But on thick, heavy carpet, that extra friction means the motors have to work harder to pivot. By the end of the week, I had figured out how to manoeuvre it properly, you just need to keep moving and with speed, but it’s definitely an indoor quirk to keep in mind if you spend a lot of time on heavy carpets!

Robooter E60 Pro General Features

Beyond the headline omnidirectional wheels, there’s a lot packed into this chair that makes everyday life easier:

• One-piece folding: the whole chair folds down in seconds without dismantling any parts, unlike the Whill C2.
• Dual suspension: this is what makes the cobbles and thresholds disappear, thresholds that used to throw me around in my old chair, I genuinely don’t notice them anymore.
• Adjustable backrest and armrests: the armrests raise, so getting in and out is far easier, and the backrest adjusts for comfort over long days.
• Touch-sensitive light: a built-in light that’s simple to switch on and off as you need it.
• USB charging ports: built in, so I can charge my phone or a portable charger on the move.
• 5 gears: so you can control your pace properly rather than being stuck with one speed setting.

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Accessories & Optional Extras

A few optional extras that genuinely add to day-to-day comfort and usability:

• Heated and cooling seat cushion: honestly, one of my favourite features. I carry a lot of tension and pain in my back, so being able to switch on heat is a real game-changer. I still use my own specialised Airlite pressure cushion on top for pressure care, more on that below.
• Adjustable foot plate: it moves to suit your positioning, which makes a real difference for comfort over a long day.
• Cup and phone holder: small, but genuinely useful, I’ve had a Mai Tai in it on a cruise and my coffee in it while working, it’s perfect for both.

Robooter E60 Pro Weight Limit & Plus-Size Comfort

Sitting in a powerchair for five or more hours on a busy workday means ergonomic comfort isn’t optional.

The design of the Robooter E60 Pro is brilliant for plus-size bodies because of its open-side layout. Instead of rigid side bars that pinch and dig into your thighs (a common issue with older powerchair models), this frame uses an open design with just the armrests. Its official seat width is around 51cm, but I find there’s actually a lot more space for my lipoedema legs.

With a maximum user weight capacity of 23 stone (150 kg), which did confuse me at first because the frame is a lot higher quality and more robust than standard folding electric wheelchairs, I imagine it’s for the omniwheel functionality that they’ve capped it at this weight limit.

While the E60 Pro does offer an optional heated and cooling seat cushion, I currently use my own specialised Airlite pressure cushion on top. Peter from Proactive Mobility (the fantastic UK distributor) gave me some invaluable advice: if you are sitting in any electric wheelchair for more than five hours at a time, investing in proper pressure care is highly recommended to protect your skin and avoid pressure sores.

I wish I knew this sooner, as I actually got a really bad sore from my old KWK D09 chair at Naidex, so I’m not taking the risk anymore!

Battery Life

Robooter states an official range of 14 miles on a full charge. In nearly three months of testing, including full travel days, a cruise holiday, and steep terrain in Norway, I genuinely haven’t managed to drain it once. I’ve actively tried. It just doesn’t run out on me, which says a lot given how hard I use it.

Testing the Robooter Smart App: Useful & Advanced Features

The Robooter E60 Pro features Bluetooth smart connectivity, allowing you to link the chair directly to your smartphone via the dedicated Robooter app. After testing the app’s various controls and settings, here is my honest verdict on the useful and advanced features.

Useful Everyday Robooter App Features:

• Exact battery percentage: unlike the standard battery bars on the physical joystick, the app displays your exact battery percentage, a massive reassurance on a long day out.
• Silencing the reversing voice: you can toggle off certain automated voice prompts, including the one that announces “reversing”. I absolutely hate that announcement, so being able to turn it off is a massive win.
• Volume and light controls: turn down the prompt volume, adjust the brightness of the built-in headlight, or turn it off entirely.
  
  Advanced App Features (To Use with Caution):
  
  These features unlock the high-tech capabilities of the E60 Pro, but they require a bit of care and common sense to use safely:

• Advanced Mode (My Favourite!): This is easily my favourite feature of the app. It unleashes a fantastic extra boost of speed and power when you really want to get moving or need to tackle a steep incline. The app does display a warning to only use this mode for short amounts of time to protect the battery and motors, but having that extra “oomph” in your back pocket is amazing.
• Hands-Free Cruise Control: This feature is brilliant. When activated, it lets you cruise smoothly in a straight line entirely hands-free. As a content creator, this is a dream because it lets me safely film video footage while moving! However, you definitely need to use it with caution. It’s perfect for wide-open, flat spaces with no obstacles, but I wouldn’t recommend switching it on in crowded areas where you might need to stop suddenly.
• App Control (Remote Driving): The app features a virtual joystick that lets you remotely drive the empty chair. This is genuinely handy if you want to park the chair out of the way and then summon it back to your bed or sofa. However, you must never try to drive yourself while sitting in the chair using this feature. The app control is incredibly sensitive, and doing so could easily lead to an accident.

While you can turn the voice prompts down, I absolutely hate the start-up and power-down sounds, and there’s currently no way to permanently mute them. The startup chime is very theatrical, it makes me feel like an old Samsung phone booting up at full volume.

I was at a quiet, professional work event recently, and because I hadn’t moved for a while, the chair automatically powered down and blasted its loud shutdown chime right in front of everyone. I’d love to see a future app update that lets us mute these completely.

Robooter E60 Pro Pros and Cons: Is this Folding Electric Wheelchair Right for You?

To make things easy if you are currently shopping around for a folding electric wheelchair, here is my honest, real-world breakdown of the advantages and trade-offs of the Robooter E60 Pro.

The Pros (What Makes It a Great Folding Powerchair)

• Zero Camber Drift (All-Terrain Stability): The 12-inch front omnidirectional wheels hold their line perfectly, keeping you driving completely straight on sloped pavements without drifting.
• Lipoedema-Friendly Design: The open-side layout features no painful side frame bars pressing or digging into your thighs, making it exceptionally comfortable for plus-size users.
• Incredible Shock Absorption: The dual-shock suspension system smooths out historic cobbles, uneven gravel, and small pavement kerbs effortlessly.
• Massive Battery Range: Even when tackling steep slopes and rough terrain, the high-capacity battery easily powers through long day trips without any range anxiety.
• Easy One-Piece Fold: The Robooter E60 Pro folds down into a compact size in just seconds without having to dismantle or take apart separate components.
• Genuinely useful extras: the heated/cooling seat, adjustable foot plate, and cup and phone holder all make daily use more comfortable, not just gimmicks.

The Cons (Important Trade-offs to Consider)

• Heavy Framework (37.4 kg): Because of its heavy-duty build, the average person cannot easily lift this folding powerchair into a car boot alone. You will need a vehicle hoist or a strong travel companion.
• Restricted Weight Capacity (150 kg / 23 Stone): If you require an XL-capacity chair like the KWK D09 (which supports up to 28 stone), the E60 Pro’s lower limit won’t be an option for you.
• Sluggish Performance on Thick Carpet: While the turning circle is fantastic on hard surfaces, the omni-wheels struggle with friction on deep-pile carpets, making turns noticeably slower indoors.
• Loud, Unmutable Startup Chimes: The startup and power-down alerts are incredibly loud and cannot be permanently muted, which can feel conspicuous in quiet, professional environments.
• The price: at around £4,000, it’s a genuine investment, and worth weighing up carefully against your needs and budget.

Robooter E60 Pro vs KWK D09 XL: Technical Specification Comparison

Feature	Robooter E60 Pro	KWK D09 XL
Price	Approx £4000	Approx £2145 (cheapest stockist: Sheffield Mobility)
Front Wheels	12″ Omni-directional	7″ Solid PU Casters
Net Weight	37.4 kg (With battery)	28.5 kg (With batteries)
Max Speed	6 mph (10 km/h)	3.75 mph (6 km/h)
Max User Weight	23 stone (150 kg)	28 stone (180 kg)
Folded Size	85.5 x 64 x 52.5 cm	60 x 35.5 x 79 cm
Airline Safe?	Yes (Requires optional 12Ah travel battery)	Yes (Standard batteries usually compliant)

Final Verdict: Is the Robooter E60 Pro Worth It?

The Robooter E60 Pro is, without a doubt, my absolute dream chair. It has given me back the confidence to travel independently for work, tackle rough outdoor days out, and navigate busy city streets without the constant fear of getting stuck or slipping off a sloped pavement edge.

It’s a premium, serious piece of mobility technology, and at around £4,000, it’s a genuine investment. But if you have the means to transport its heavier frame (via a vehicle hoist or a helping hand) and you fit within the 23 stone weight limit, it’s worth every single penny.

I was already about to buy it before I ended up working with them.

A massive thank you to the team at Robooter, and Peter at Proactive Mobility. If you want to try one of these chairs out for yourself, get in touch with Proactive Mobility to find your nearest UK stockist or for anywhere else in the World, contact Robooter directly.

Have you ever tried omnidirectional wheels before, or are you currently looking for the perfect all-terrain powerchair? Let me know your thoughts or any questions in the comments below!