Mobility limitations in some individuals with clinical conditions have created the need for a wheelchair which can be operated by a single arm. Therefore, we have developed a design which utilizes: (1) a lever arm to engage dual unidirectional cams to drive propulsion, (2) a toggle stick cable system to initiate, and (3) a rotary brake system to achieve braking. This design minimizes the required dexterity and improves the comfort of operation when compared to currently available systems.

• 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

• Cofske, Jennifer Lynne
• Vought, Darcy Ann
• Franklin, Barrett James

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D307M

Advisor

• Hoffman, Allen H.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright