LAIR

The challenge

Caregivers are prone to physical injuries due to the physically demanding nature of their job. Some of their main tasks include lifting and transferring patients from either the bed or wheelchair to their desired locations.

Who it helps

People who are taking care of the elderly or patients with mobility challenges.

How it works

By raising the height of the person sitting on the wheelchair as well as providing a tilt towards the caregiver, caregivers no longer need to physically strain themselves to lift the person up and can just hook them off the wheelchair do the transfer.

We are making an assistive lifting equipment that reduces the amount force that is required from the caregivers when performing their tasks. The solution can be readily integrated into any wheelchair.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Clamps

scissors

Hot air blower

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Voltmeter

Cable stripper

CNC Machine

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Caregivers of elderly and patients with mobility challenges.
• Category: Daily Living
• 4 downloads

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

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