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Improving Mobility of Wheelchair Users in City Environment

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

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Improving Mobility of Wheelchair Users in City Environment

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  1. Improving Mobility of Wheelchair Users in City Environment Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Plzeň

  2. Presentation Schedule • Problem description • Solutions found • Interdisciplinarity & next steps

  3. 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

  4. First Steps • What do we need? • Speed control • Direction control • Place where the wheelchair is located • Safety equipment • Engine

  5. Basic Idea Handlebars with controls Platform for wheelchair Front wheel with electric engine Rear wheels with brakes

  6. Final Solution

  7. Final Solution

  8. Cooperation • Good construction by constructers • Nice design by designer • Usefull suggestions from students of Faculty of Health Care Studies • Limits of different disabilities • Physiology

  9. Next Steps • Presentation at the Days of Science and Technique • Presentation for wheelchair users

  10. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION EMAILY?

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