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    A reconfigurable wheelchair for mobility and rehabilitation: Design and development

    Goher, Khaled
    Abstract
    This paper presents the design and development of a prototype of a reconfigurable wheelchair for rehabilitation and self-assistance to fit the size of a seven years old child (average 35 kg weight). Though the developed prototype is developed at this stage to fit a child, it can be resized, after considering variations in weight and size, to fit an older adult. The developed prototype has a mechanism that enables the user to transform from sit-to-stand (STS) posture and vice versa. With the help of the developed wheelchair, the user will also be able to adjust the posture of his upper body using an adjustable back support using two linear actuators. This configuration will allow the user to use the wheelchair as a mobility device as well as for rehabilitation purposes without the need of external support. The availability of STS and back adjustment mechanisms will allow the user to do regular exercising which will enhance blood circulation as sitting for long periods inflates lower limbs disability. The proposed configuration will help in enhancing the functional capabilities of end-users allowing for increased independence and ultimately quality of life... [Show full abstract]
    Keywords
    wheelchairs; sit-to-stand; assistive technologies
    Fields of Research
    10 Technology; 0910 Manufacturing Engineering; 091007 Manufacturing Robotics and Mechatronics (excl. Automotive Mechatronics); 09 Engineering
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
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    https://doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1261502
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    © 2016 Goher. This open access article is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
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    Goher, Khaled M. (2016). A reconfigurable wheelchair for mobility and rehabilitation: Design and development. Cogent Engineering, 3(1), Doi:10.1080/23311916.2016.1261502
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