Adaptive Archery Device
About this project
Our solution offers an adaptive device that holds the bow, allowing the user to draw and shoot the bow independently.
The challenge
This project is needed because people with muscular dystrophy can’t hold a bow on their own and often needs someone to assist them.
The device allows them to practice archery independently, giving them a sense of freedom and achievement.
Who it helps
Individuals with muscular dystrophy in wheelchairs who want to practice archery.
How it works
This project is needed because people with muscular dystrophy can’t hold a bow on their own and often needs someone to assist them. The device allows them to practice archery independently, giving them a sense of freedom and achievement.
It removes the need to lift the bow's weight while providing the freedom of movement needed for archery. that way individuals with muscular dystrophy are able to shoot without any help from others.
Tools needed
Prusa slicer
Allen keys set
Electric Srewdriver
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the BGU community, Be'er Sheva, Israel, Israel
- Team: Jonathan
- Category: Sports, Hobbies
- 33 downloads
The build files for Adaptive Archery Device are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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