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Working Model

Wheelchair Bag System

An automated system that brings bags held behind a wheelchair around to the side for easy access.

Volunteers: Steve
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About

The Challenge

Steve is always on the go – his challenge is to create a simple and flexible system that enables him to easily access, secure, remove and attach bags and other objects to his wheelchair. This will enable Steve to independently access items of varying capacities without the difficulty of reaching around the wheelchair.

This project reflects work we were involved in previously; however, the design no longer aligns with our current focus due to the nature of the solution or the challenge. We are now more mindful of the safety and suitability of DIY design solutions. We share this in the spirit of acknowledging the valuable contributions of our volunteers and supporting open collaboration.

The Concept

Team Steve developed a motorised solution that brings Steve’s wheelchair bag around to the side of his wheelchair with the press of a button.

The system integrates with Steve’s wheelchair control panel and ensures that Steve does not have to reach around to access his bags, making simple tasks like shopping more accessible.