1. Improving Mobility of Wheelchair Users in City Environment Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Plzeň

2. Presentation Schedule  Problem description  Solutions found  Interdisciplinarity & next steps

3. Problem Description  Imagine that…  You are not able to use your legs  You have to use a wheelchair  You would like to enjoy longer trips in nature at the bicycle paths (20 km +)  And you do not have a solution which:  Is easy to construct and use  Is easy to maintanance  Fits to your specific needs

4. First Steps  What do we need?  Speed control  Direction control  Place where the wheelchair is located  Safety equipment  Engine

5. Basic Idea Front wheel with electric engine Platform for wheelchair Handlebars with controls Rear wheels with brakes

6. Final Solution

8. Cooperation  Good construction by constructers  Nice design by designer  Usefull suggestions from students of Faculty of Health Care Studies  Limits of different disabilities  Physiology

9. Next Steps  Presentation at the Days of Science and Technique  Presentation for wheelchair users

10. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION EMAILY?