Adaptive Mobility Trainer

Adaptive Mobility Trainer - open-source assistive technology prototype by the Singapore community

About this project

A mobility trainer for indoor use / dry outdoor environments that is easily manufactured and assembled by people.

The challenge

Project Story

The Adaptive Mobility Trainer was developed to provide a modular seating mobility solution for children up to 5 years old.

This project was designed by:

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) x TOM

Tom Manuel Opalla Piccio

Lim Sing Thai Tiger (Dexter), Gan Jessica Loraine Ngo, Adam Huh Dam, Foong Shaohui

Who it helps

This product is targeted for children of up to 5 years old, living with physical challenges, having difficulty moving independently in their home or schools and also for adults to push them around easily.

How it works

Who

Why

The proposed mobility trainer allows children with physical difficulties to safely navigate indoors with ease. Ideation and innovation are needed to ensure that the product can adapt as the child grows. Our team aims to locally source the needed materials in order to reduce overall production costs.

What

How

This product encourages the child to become independent in moving without the need of standing while being easy to stroll around when in need of assistance.

Tools Needed

CNC router

3D Printer

Sandpaper / Sanding Sponge

Microfiber cloth and water

Rubber mallet/hammer

Adjustable Wrenches

Vacuum

Gloves

Screw Driver (Phillips)

Long Nose Pliers

*Optional*

Electric Drill

M4 Phillips head bit

Sander

Non-toxic markers

Bill of Materials

Please see detailed BOM and printing models in the downloadable product file.

Estimated Time to Make

9 hrs of machine time

3 hrs of assembly time

Project details

The build files for Adaptive Mobility Trainer are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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