improving mobility of wheelchair users in city environment faculty of mechanical engineering, plzeň

Improving Mobility of Wheelchair Users in City

Environment

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Plzeň

Presentation Schedule

Problem description Solutions found Interdisciplinarity & next steps

Problem Description Imagine that…

You are not able to use your legs You have to use a wheelchair You would like to enjoy longer trips in nature at

the bicycle paths (20 km +)

And you do not have a solution which: Is easy to construct and use Is easy to maintanance Fits to your specific needs

First Steps What do we need?

Speed control Direction control Place where the wheelchair is located Safety equipment Engine

Basic Idea

Front wheel with electric engine

Platform for wheelchair

Handlebars with controls

Rear wheels with brakes

Final Solution

Final Solution

Cooperation

Good construction by constructers Nice design by designer Usefull suggestions from students of Faculty of

Health Care Studies Limits of different disabilities Physiology

Next Steps

Presentation at the Days of Science and Technique

Presentation for wheelchair users

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION

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