Wheelchair users face daily obstacles, such as wheelchair transport and maneuvering through congested spaces. Currently, there are no wheelchairs that effectively target both areas. This project designed and fabricated a prototype for a lightweight, foldable powered wheelchair. The unit incorporates a drive train, control system, and power supply to alleviate current wheelchair constraints. The prototype provides more than 30 minutes of travel. It weighs less than 29 lbs including a 10 lb removable battery and control pack.

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Creator

• Liadis, Keith Nicholas

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04D258M

Advisor

• Sullivan, John M.

Year

• 2004

Sponsor

• DEKA Research & Development Corporation

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright