SMASH'IN TENNIS

The challenge

Our need knower, Jérôme, is the director manager of a french organization which promote inclusiveness through sport practice. In this context, he asked to work on an assisted to play tennis system which can be adapted to an electrical wheelchair.

Who it helps

People in an electrical wheelchair who wants to play tennis with an assisted device.

How it works

The solution makes reachable tennis practice to people in an electricall wheelchair who cannot use their upper members.

We imagine a solution where a motor assisted racket is fixed on the side of the wheelchair and controled with a joystick.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

Protective glasses

Face shield

Protective headphones

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Clamps

Screwdriver set

Allen keys set

Cutter

Electric Srewdriver

Dremel

Hot glue gun

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Voltmeter

Cable stripper

Tester

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Novosport
• Category: Sports
• 3 downloads

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

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