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Self-Powered Lifting Wheelchair 2.009 Green A Mock Up Review 19 October 2006.

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1 Self-Powered Lifting Wheelchair 2.009 Green A Mock Up Review 19 October 2006

2 Green A Survey Results Disability Types of Users Interviewed –Paraplegia –Quadriplegia –Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Top Concerns –Weight –Safety –Communication –Reach

3 Green A Customer Needs Manual Lift –Improves communication –Improves reach Safety –FDA Regulations Accessibility –ADA Regulations Portability Stability

4 Green A Technical Aspects Design Considerations –Ergonomics –Regulations –Usability –Stability Critical Mechanisms –Lifting –Pivoting

5 Green A Ergonomics Comfort Push Force Reach –Little to no compromise Design Considerations

6 Green A Regulations ADA regulations –Accessibility FDA regulations –Class II device –Straight to market Design Considerations

7 Green A Usability Easy to Lift –Low force –Few repetitions Portability –Weight Mobility –Maintain standards Design Considerations

8 Green A Stability Center of Mass (CM) –Controlled in raised and lowered positions Stable on inclines –Up to 35 degrees Design Considerations

9 Green A Lifting Mechanisms –Rack & Pinion –Air Pistons –Locking Collar Raised Height –Aids in Communication –Extends Independent Living Critical Mechanisms Lifting

10 Green A Pivoting Pivoting Mechanism –Pivot –Bearings Stability –Moving CM –Meets current regulations Range of Motion –No Compromise Critical Mechanisms

11 Green A Affordability Market comparison –iBot: $25000+ –Powered standing chairs: $8600+ Customer Data –User comfort range of $1500-$7000 –Target price: $2000 –Possible insurance coverage


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