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Patient invents lightweight carbon fiber wheelchair

Shared by Ana Duarte on 2017-02-22 13:47

About the solution

Andrew was never comfortable being the kid in the wheelchair, so he felt the need to redesign the wheelchair.

“Wheelchairs have always been perceived as rather unfortunate medical devices. When you are the user of what is commonly perceived as an unfortunate medical device you don’t feel empowered”, the designer explained.

This wheelchair is lighter than the traditional ones because is made of carbon fiber, being also robust. It is custom made to each customer’s size and requirements.

 The Carbon Black costs £9,950, and it took Andrew about 30 years to design it.

More info: http://www.carbonblacksystem.com/

Adapted from: http://bit.ly/1Bs1B57
https://youtu.be/IIFjq5kDJb0

This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.

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About the author

Andrew Slorance, born in 1969, in UK, suffered a spinal injury, after falling from a tree, when he was 14 years old, and became paraplegic. He designed Carbon Black, an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber wheelchair, in 2012.

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