For this, the team created a simple solution that would do exactly that. By hooking a spool of rope to the center of the wheel and anchor to the back seat, the user can turn the wheel and lift the wheelchair up into the car.
When Stel drives with family or friends, in her private car - she is lucky to have her own robotic arms that lift up her wheelchair from the ground to her car’s trunk. But, when taking a cab or riding a car which is not hers, she finds it difficult to ask people to lift the chair on to their car.
The need knower, Stel, uses a wheelchair.
An open-source assistive technology project shared free by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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