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His invention is a screw-based, motorized wheelchair transfer device using a reclaimed ATV motor and a battery pack that allows users to get in and out of wheelchairs by themselves.
“I saw that the people are always sitting and I wondered if there were health benefits if they could stand. So, I researched it and I found out that they get muscle atrophy and blood circulatory problems and pressure sores from always sitting. Then I researched standing wheelchairs and found that there are already standing wheelchairs available, but most of them are $8,000 to $10,000. So I wanted to build one that is cheap and affordable that anyone could buy”, the inventor explained.
“My original prototype was a crank with a pulley, then I motorized it,” Daniel said.
He tested the device, and right now it supports about 500 pounds.
“But I would like to change the body, the seat, from wood-based to, maybe, 3D-printed plastic”, Daniel said.
The whole chair costs between $400 and $500.
Adapted from: http://www.notimpossiblenow.com/lives/teen-invents-standing-wheelchair
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Wheelchair Accessible Recliner
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
CAREGIVING
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Managing pain
Promoting self-management
Preserving Organ Function
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Restoring Blood Circulation
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
United States
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(SELF)-CARE: USING THE TOILET: Using the toilet independently
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Bone Disorders (Decalcification, Bone Deformity, Bone Fracture, Bone Infection)
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Difficulty walking or moving
Limited range of motion
Muscle cramps or spasms
Muscle pain or stiffness
Difficulty coordinating movements
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle weakness
paralysis of the legs and lower body
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Promoting self-management
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Neurology
Orthopedics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Rheumatology
South Africa
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Morph Wheels - Foldable wheels for wheelchairs
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
CAREGIVING
Traveling
Urban exploration
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Mobility issues
United Kingdom
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