CES 2026 ‘Best of Innovation’ winner defines a new category of smart mobility vehicle
Strutt, a Singapore-incorporated robotics company, has today announced the launch of the Strutt ev¹, a first-of-its-kind smart everyday vehicle that melds advanced features you would find on a modern electric vehicle with a power wheelchair.
Designed to transcend the limitations of traditional mobility solutions, the ev¹ redefines the personal mobility category by blending automotive technology with human-centered design to deliver greater independence, and a more joyful everyday experience.
The Strutt ev¹ enters the market with significant industry recognition, having received both the 2025 Red Dot: Luminary and the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) ‘Best of Innovation Award’ in the ‘Vehicle Technology and Advanced Mobility’ category.
By integrating Strutt’s proprietary evSense System and Quad-Drive System, the ev¹ achieves what the company defines as human-vehicle unity, a seamless harmony in which the vehicle anticipates and responds to user intent in an intuitive and natural manner
According to Strutt, the ev¹ addresses three persistent challenges in modern micro-mobility: limited accessibility, stress navigating tight or crowded environments, and the social stigma associated with traditional personal mobility devices.
For Tony Hong, CEO of Strutt, the mission is personal. His grandmother transitioned from a bicycle to a tricycle as her strength declined. Her safety became a constant family anxiety, yet traditional mobility aids lacked the thoughtful design and intuitive intelligence she expected. This contradiction highlighted an unmet need: a mobility solution empowers the everyday with uncompromising dignity.
“The Strutt ev¹ is not a conventional mobility device; it is a smart everyday vehicle designed to expand people’s worlds,” said Tony. “Our goal is human-vehicle unity, movement that feels predictable, responsive, and intuitive, allowing technology to fade into the background so users can focus on living.”
As electric vehicle technology matures and robotics and AI advance, Strutt brought together a team of leading engineers and designers to harness these innovations. The result is a vehicle which allows users to focus on effortless movement and the joy of everyday living, a true realization of human-vehicle unity.
At the core of the ev¹ is the evSense system, which delivers true 360-degree environmental awareness through a fusion of high-performance sensors. These include LiDAR for point-cloud mapping, cameras for semantic understanding, and a combination of time-of-flight and ultrasonic sensors.
This intelligence powers co-pilot and co-pilot+ modes, which enhance safety and convenience by smoothing user inputs, applying proactive braking, and continuously adjusting vehicle behavior to reduce collision anxiety.
The ev¹ also introduces advanced auto-pilot features. Its ‘pathfinder’ features enables users to select destinations on-screen, allowing the vehicle to navigate complex or constrained environments autonomously.
Complementing this is the ‘waypoints’ feature, which leverages a Large Language Model (LLM) to translate natural language commands, such as “Take me to the sofa”, into precise navigation actions.
To match its intelligence with physical capability, Strutt engineered the ‘quad-drive system’, a four-wheel active-drive architecture purpose-built for real-world conditions.
Featuring four independent motors and a precision suspension system, the ev¹ maintains stability across uneven terrain while dynamically distributing torque to mitigate wheel slip on gravel, wet pavement, or debris.
Barney Mason, Head of Design at Strutt, commented: “With the Quad-Drive system, we ensured the vehicle’s muscle matched its brain.
“Real-time torque distribution and independent suspension enable high-trust mobility across real-world terrains without compromising comfort or stability.”
The ev¹ supports a top speed of 7mph a maximum payload of 350 lbs (160 kg), a 13-degree climbing capability, and 5cm (2 inches) of curb clearance. Designed for everyday practicality, the vehicle features a modular design that disassembles into five portable components and a fully adjustable seating system for personalised ergonomic comfort.
With ‘over-the-air’ (OTA) updates, the vehicle will continuously receive bug fixes and feature updates, ensuring that the product stays at the cutting edge long after purchase.
Starting from today, the Strutt ev¹ is available globally for early-bird pre-orders via Strutt official website (www.strutt.inc). Positioned as a premium bridge between essential mobility and cutting-edge robotics, the ev¹ represents a new era of independent living.
Prospective customers may book trial drives through the website or experience the ev¹ in person at upcoming exhibitions across the world, including Naidex in March, where it will be on Stand N-M12.
In recent news, Rehasense UK announced that the latest addition to its ever-growing rollator portfolio will be making its debut on stand N-J26 at Naidex.
