wheelchair

Replacement Composite Panels for a Wheelchair

While it might not look like much, inside this composite panel are two layers of foam separated by a carbon fiber layer. The current design for a new walking wheelchair presented to the team consists of heavy, chromoly steel trusses which need to be replaced with a lighter and more structurally sound alternative. Charlie Gutierrez believes that the solution to this design criteria lies within the use of composites, to create a new design replacing the three trusses with two simple panels. By doing so, it would be easier for the user to sit, stand, and walk using the new Dynawalk Wheelchair.

Rear Prosthetic Limb for a Rescue Dog

Aspen is a three-legged dog with mobility issues from Berkeley, California. She was hit by a car and her rear left leg had to be amputated at the hip. Our team, The Underdogs, are tasked with helping Aspen regain some of her mobility and the ability to go on walks. To do this, we designed and manufactured a cart that mounts to Aspen