The Leveraged Freedom Chair is a Unique Take on Mobility
Matt Ho — February 9, 2011 — Social Good
References: mlab.mit.edu & core77
Designed by Amos Winter, Jake Childs and Jung Tak, the Leveraged Freedom Chair is a wheelchair created to help the disabled in developing countries. Unlike conventional wheelchairs, this one operates by levers. Levers grasped at different positions effectively provides mechanical advantage on hills and terrains, giving users more accessibility on rougher roads.
The Leveraged Freedom Chair is an incredible innovation created for a good cause. For every one bought in a first world country, donations are made to developing countries to help keep costs low.
The Leveraged Freedom Chair is an incredible innovation created for a good cause. For every one bought in a first world country, donations are made to developing countries to help keep costs low.
Trend Themes
1. Lever-operated Mobility Devices - Designing and developing new mobility solutions for people with disabilities in developing countries that are cost-effective and accessible.
2. Mechanical Advantage Technology - Exploring new mechanical technology for assistive devices that can provide mechanical advantage on hills and terrains for increased accessibility.
3. Social Activism Entrepreneurship - Building new ventures that provide solutions for social issues while also promoting a sustainable business model with social activism at the center.
Industry Implications
1. Assistive Technology Industry - Creating and implementing assistive technology solutions that can provide accessibility and mobility for people with disabilities in developing countries.
2. Mechanical Engineering Industry - Incorporating new mechanical technologies that can help design and develop cost-effective assistive devices that can provide mechanical advantage.
3. Social Entrepreneurship Industry - Promoting social activism and attract funding while remaining focused on providing innovative solutions for people with disabilities in developing countries.
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