Active Wheelchair
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About this project
The team designed motor operated pedals that can easily be added to a manual wheelchair. This is a designed solution that helps individuals like Liron to lessen the pressure on his legs through movement. This prototype works on an Arduino computer and a small motor enabling the legs on the pedals to move and release the pressure from them. This solution is easily added to a standard wheelchair and runs on regular electricity. This project, created again with the help of the Israeli Air Force Industries, is the winner of The ROI Community Prize for Collaborative Competition
The challenge
People who are wheelchair bound suffer from lack of blood circulation and pressure sores.
Who it helps
Liron is paralyzed in his legs and must move his legs to reduce pressure.
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the TOM Israel community community, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Team: Liron
- 8 downloads
The build files for Active Wheelchair are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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