Published 5 October 2026
UK start-up Supersmith has launched the 3Scooter, a redesigned mobility vehicle that lets users travel at almost eye level. As reported by THIIS Magazine, the Bristol-based company says it draws on active suspension ideas from Formula 1, plus technology from drones and e-bikes, to keep the vehicle stable while the rider sits higher than on a conventional scooter.
How it works. Rather than a low seating position, the 3Scooter uses an intelligent active suspension and robotic control system intended to manage stability on hills, corners and kerbs. It was demonstrated at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 23 September 2026. The company’s founder, Tom Morgan, says his sister’s experience with tipping risks on traditional scooters shaped the project. Supersmith is also positioning the product beyond the traditional mobility market, with plans for department store availability and use at major London attractions.
The stigma research. The launch comes with survey findings commissioned by Supersmith. It reports that 81% of mobility aid users believe there is a stigma attached to mobility scooters, rising to 91% in Greater London, and that 57% feel people look down on them. It also found that 52% had been bumped or walked into while using a wheelchair or scooter, and 45% said mobility problems leave them feeling isolated. Nearly half (48%) of people who need extra support to walk agreed a scooter could greatly improve their quality of life but said they still would not use one. These figures come from the company’s own research.
What buyers should know. The 3Scooter is a new product, so before treating it as an option, check the practical details: price, weight, battery range, servicing, and how it is classified. UK rules divide powered vehicles into classes, with limits on speed and where each can be used, and the government’s mobility scooter and powered wheelchair rules explain these. We have not yet seen full specifications, so we cannot say how the 3Scooter fits those classes.
Choosing a scooter today. If you need a scooter now, our mobility scooters guide compares the established types, and our mobility aids hub covers alternatives such as walking aids. Whatever the design, try before you buy where possible, and ask about the warranty and who will carry out repairs.
Design that treats mobility products as something people want to be seen using, not only as medical equipment, is a welcome direction for the industry. We will follow the 3Scooter as more details on availability and pricing emerge.
Safety and fit. A higher seating position changes how a vehicle feels to ride and how others react to it. Consider how you would manage doorways, lifts, pavements with steep cambers and crowded places, and check the vehicle can be transported in your car or adapted vehicle if needed. Independent reviews and user feedback will be valuable once the 3Scooter is on sale, and we recommend waiting for evidence from real-world use before making a decision.
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Published 5 October 2026