While tried-and-true for thousands of years, climbing stairs is a chore that's inspired some creative alternatives, such as the Vertical Walking system or the Vycle. Now a team from Georgia Tech and ...

For most people stairs are a minor inconvenience, but for those with mobility issues they're a nightmare. However, the tedious ascent is set to get a lot easier thanks to new "energy-recycling stairs" ...

Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University have created a device that makes walking up and down stairs easier. They've built energy-recycling stairs that store a user's energy during descent and ...