HandControl Pro

HandControl Pro - open-source assistive technology concept by the TOM International Community community

The challenge

This project is needed because many people with lower-limb disabilities or mobility limitations are unable to drive standard vehicles that require the use of foot pedals. Although commercial hand-control systems exist, they are often expensive, require per

Who it helps

People with lower-limb disabilities

How it works

This solution addresses the TOM challenge by enabling people with lower-limb disabilities to drive independently using hand controls.

It offers a low-cost and accessible alternative to expensive commercial adaptations.

The solution is a fully mechanical hand-control system that allows a person to drive without using their feet, it is low-cost, removable, and requires no permanent modifications, making it reliable and accessible.

Project details

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

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