Let's take a look at our handicapped population. How many bicycles actually are profitable to help them get more exercise and be healthy? What scooters are there that they could even ride without feeling like they will fall off? Are there any engenius and fun ways to get around for people who have those conditions? If not let's take the time to design a four-wheeled go kart with a roof with a clean and comfortable design a comfortable chair that can swivel to allow ease of access and side panels to allow the person to get into it very easy and feel free and comfortable getting exercise again. Whether they are 170 lb and have cerebral Ataxia or are weighing in at 500 pounds and need help getting places.
A second option to travel. Rentable and roofed, with health boosting potential.
Take a motorized wheelchair, redesign it. Give it a roof and lifting doors, 1-4 swiveling seats. And the ability to optionally pedal around.
How will your solution benefit residents, workers, or visitors in the Michigan Central Station impact area? (1,000 characters)
My solution can be used by almost anyone. From the granny that needs to get some additional exercise going to the store in a safe and comfortable vehicle. But perhaps she does not have a license anymore but can still cycle and can see around her surroundings and is aware of them. Also for those that want to get around the block a little easier with a new type of 12 speed cycle that they stay sitting in and has a roof and sides in case it should start raining or snowing. This unit could also be used after something like a surgery where someone could not operate a heavy machine but they could use a light simple Transportation unit or for someone who had cancer and needed the extra joy of getting around.Describe your solution's stage of development
- Initial Design - you are still exploring the idea and have not tested it with users
Tell us about your team or organization (500 characters)
Right now I'm looking for a team.Size of your team or organization
- I am submitting as an individual
Are you submitting as a student team?
- No
Are you submitting as a team from the Impact Area?
- No
Funding Request
- $150,000
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CommentMackenzie Fankell
Robert P Tweed