Research :
Research Local Mobility Centre
Friends and relatives who use wheelchairs
Supermarket observation
The Internet
Bob Goes to the Supermarket :
Bob Goes to the Supermarket
Grabbing Trolley :
Grabbing Trolley
Grabbing Trolley :
Grabbing Trolley Grippers raise to grab handle
Seat rises to increase height
Reaching High Shelves :
Reaching High Shelves Seat rises to increase height for taking items from higher shelves
Kerb Climbing :
Kerb Climbing Elasticated tyre Mini wheels Track mode User presses a button
Wheels convert to tracks to tackle small steps
Using a Car :
Using a Car Ramp comes out of car electronically Wheelchair hooks into ramp:
prevents movement
connects to car’s controls
Using a Car :
Using a Car Ramp folds up
Using a Car :
Using a Car Wheelchair slides into driving position
Wheelchair controls can be used to control car
Modular System :
Modular System Various specialised tools could be available for use with the basic wheelchair:
Gardening Off-road