Catherine Pavlov, Tatiana Roy, Harry Golash and Teo Wilkening ABSTRACT This project entailed the design of a mechanical wheelchair attachment for use by people with hemiplegia. The device adds on to a preexisting chair, modifying it to be operable with one arm. The device is adjustable and detachable, and allows for navigation in tight places […]
Tag Archives | Manual wheelchair
Muscle Development Scooter (University of Toledo)
George Blankenship, Rick Heilshorn, Michael Cunningham, Scott Thieman Abstract Cerebral palsy is a central motor dysfunction that affects muscle tone, posture and movement. Spastic cerebral palsy is the most common type of cerebral palsy. The patient is hypertonic and has mobility impairment. Treatment for this type of cerebral palsy include medications such as baclofen which […]
A Mass Customizable Low Cost Pediatric Wheelchair Solution for Distribution in Developing Countries (University of Pittsburgh)
Eric Williams, Nadwah Binti Onwi, Alexander Ashoff, Jorge Candiotti, Joseph Corrigan, Brandon Daveler, Aaron Greenbaum, Emma Harbert, Claire Hoelmer, Lauren Matevish, Esteban Ruiz, Natthasit Wongsirikul (University of Pittsburgh) Our team designed a low-cost mass-customizable pediatric wheelchair for distribution by charitable organizations in developing countries.
DuaLock: A Simultaneously Locking Wheelchair Lock (Tulane University)
Matthew Giannetti, Atman Dave, Kristina Farragut ABSTRACT Many wheelchair users worldwide have limited or no mobility in one arm. Common manual wheelchair locking systems require force application to both locks on either side of the wheelchair. If an individual is unable to lock one side due to lack of mobility in his or her arm, […]
Hingenious 2.0 (Missouri Science & Technology)
Damien Rolfes, Brock Curtis, Jake Long, Samantha Klump, & Chad Stanley Abstract Wheelchairs are used to accommodate people with a wide variety of mobility issues, some of which involve the user being completely dependent on the wheelchair for day to day living. One danger that is feared by all wheelchair users is that of tipping […]
Manual Wheelchair Storage System
Jacob Esselman, Ryan Raubolt, Matthias Beurer, James Chang (University of Wisconsin-Madison) designed storage devices and a work-surface for manual wheelchair users