Muscular disabilities result in weakness and inhibit mobility. Adaptations to the standard bicycle exist, but their functions are focused on therapeutic purposes. Therefore, the project goal was to create a fun and functioning modified children’s bicycle. This was validated through the assessment of functions, objectives, and constraints, as well as research and client outreach. Due to Covid-19, we selected two major components to focus on: the propulsion and turning mechanisms. The resulting product consisted of a working prototype that demonstrated the necessary functions. Recommendations include the material modification and safety improvement. The resulting appearance was also modified cosmetically to make it more desirable for children to ride.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Wade, Bryce L.
• Ataya, Lorrie T.
• Haith, Angela R.
• Burgos, David A.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 20881
• E-project-043021-115443

关键词

• adaptive
• mobility disability
• cerebral palsy
• children
• rowing
• bicycle

Advisor

• Troy, Karen

Year

• 2021

Date created

• 2021-04-30

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright