Step On It, Philips
About this project
The solution is a lifting mechanism. The person pushing the wheelchair steps on a pedal that extends an additional wheel to the floor, thus lifting the rear side of the wheelchair upwards. this helps to lift the front side of the chair.
The challenge
He is seeking assistance in pushing the wheelchair up and down sidewalk step.
Who it helps
The need knower is a 5 year old boy, on a wheelchair and his mother.
Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the Philips community, Haifa, Israel
- 10 downloads
The build files for Step On It, Philips are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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