College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences (BCAS)
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-03 20:29:15
Major
Biomedical Engineering - Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Honors Course
4800:491/492
Number of Credits
4
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2020
Abstract
We are working with a non-profit organization in Ukraine that provides wheelchairs/strollers to families of disables children who cannot afford them. Their current preferred solution is a baby stroller. The organization asked us to create a wheelchair that is cost efficient, light and collapsible to be used for children ages up to thirteen years old. We will be creating an alpha prototype wheelchair by modifying a basic wheelchair that we purchased. This modifications include adding a headrest that is adjustable and provides a sufficient support for children within the age group given to us and diverse levels of disabilities. We will also be adding a four point seatbelt and another leg and foot seatbelt for safety. Other modifications will include a side support that will be easily collapsible with the wheelchair and methods or transport of the wheelchair once its collapsed such as a handle and backpack. Post this we will create solidworks of every part and assembly of all parts of the wheelhcar followed by the beta design.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Keszenheimer
First Reader
Dr. Alhalawani
Second Reader
Dr. Willits
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Willits
Recommended Citation
Rakovska, Sofiya; McCulloch, Hannah; Garasimchuk, Andrey; and Alsaihati, Ahmad, "All-Wheel-Ukraine" (2020). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1080.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1080
703.00 Report_Team_1_All_Wheel_Ukraine (1) (1).pdf (1231 kB)
Final Paper
Included in
Biomechanics and Biotransport Commons, Biomedical Devices and Instrumentation Commons, Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Engineering Commons