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IIT Madras develops India’s first indigenous Motorized Wheelchair
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IIT Madras develops India’s first indigenous Motorized Wheelchair
IIT Madras develops India’s first indigenous Motorized Wheelchair
IIT Madras develops India’s first indigenous Motorized Wheelchair
UPDATED : ஜன 01, 1970 05:30 AM
ADDED : ஆக 23, 2021 12:00 AM
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Called ‘NeoBolt’, it has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and travels up to 25 km per charge, providing wheelchair users with a convenient, safe and low-cost mode of outdoor mobility when compared to cars, autorickshaws or modified scooters.
NeoBolt is powered by a Lithium-Ion Battery that will travel 25Kms for every charge.
Throughout the development process, the IIT-M Researchers collaborated extensively with organizations and hospitals working among people with locomotor disability and built the products factoring in their experiences and making constant design adjustments.
NeoBolt was developed by a team led by Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and has been commercialized through a startup called ‘NeoMotion.’
The Startup has been co-founded by Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and an IIT Madras Alumnus Mr. SwostikSourav Dash, who is the CEO of NeoMotion.
Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan also led the team that developed India’s first indigenously-designed Standing Wheelchair called ‘Arise,’ which enables a wheelchair user to shift from sitting to standing position.
The start-up has also developed and commercially launched ‘NeoFly,’ a personalized wheelchair designed to enhance health and lifestyle. As much as 18 customizations ensure a perfect fit to the user’s requirements.
Products with features comparable to NeoBolt are available only in the global market and are at least three to five times more expensive.
It is estimated that around three lakh wheelchairs are sold annually in India, of which 2.5 lakh are imported. Nearly 95 percent of all wheelchairs sold in India are ‘one-size-fits-all,’ which restricts mobility, damages health, and lowers self-confidence.
‘NeoFly’ and ‘NeoBolt’ developed by the IIT Madras Team are intended at addressing these issues.
NeoFly covers three to five times more distance for every push owing to the right posture, a rigid frame and an ergonomic pushrim. A 30% smaller footprint for same seating area enhances accessibility of narrow spaces. The design conforms to user’s body, making the user more visible than the wheelchair.
NeoCushion, a cushion with every NeoFly, is specially designed to enhance skincare, stability and ease of transfer.
NeoBolt is a motor-powered clip-on which converts NeoFly into a safe, roadworthy vehicle. It is designed to enable wheelchair users to go out into the world and explore life. It eliminates the need to transfer into other vehicles and can be independently attached by the user within seconds.
NeoFly Feature Highlights include:
NeoBolt is powered by a Lithium-Ion Battery that will travel 25Kms for every charge.
Throughout the development process, the IIT-M Researchers collaborated extensively with organizations and hospitals working among people with locomotor disability and built the products factoring in their experiences and making constant design adjustments.
NeoBolt was developed by a team led by Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Madras, and has been commercialized through a startup called ‘NeoMotion.’
The Startup has been co-founded by Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and an IIT Madras Alumnus Mr. SwostikSourav Dash, who is the CEO of NeoMotion.
Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan also led the team that developed India’s first indigenously-designed Standing Wheelchair called ‘Arise,’ which enables a wheelchair user to shift from sitting to standing position.
The start-up has also developed and commercially launched ‘NeoFly,’ a personalized wheelchair designed to enhance health and lifestyle. As much as 18 customizations ensure a perfect fit to the user’s requirements.
Products with features comparable to NeoBolt are available only in the global market and are at least three to five times more expensive.
It is estimated that around three lakh wheelchairs are sold annually in India, of which 2.5 lakh are imported. Nearly 95 percent of all wheelchairs sold in India are ‘one-size-fits-all,’ which restricts mobility, damages health, and lowers self-confidence.
‘NeoFly’ and ‘NeoBolt’ developed by the IIT Madras Team are intended at addressing these issues.
NeoFly covers three to five times more distance for every push owing to the right posture, a rigid frame and an ergonomic pushrim. A 30% smaller footprint for same seating area enhances accessibility of narrow spaces. The design conforms to user’s body, making the user more visible than the wheelchair.
NeoCushion, a cushion with every NeoFly, is specially designed to enhance skincare, stability and ease of transfer.
NeoBolt is a motor-powered clip-on which converts NeoFly into a safe, roadworthy vehicle. It is designed to enable wheelchair users to go out into the world and explore life. It eliminates the need to transfer into other vehicles and can be independently attached by the user within seconds.
NeoFly Feature Highlights include:
- Puncture Resistant Tires, Indoor and Outdoor Options
- Ergonomic Pushrim
- Rigid Frame Design
- Adjustable Backrest Height & Angle
- Adjustable Footrest Height & Angle
- Five Size Options of Seat Width & Seat Depth
- Safety Anti-Tippers
- Quick and Easy Attachment Design (Patented)
- Safety Anti-Tippers (Patented)
- Li-Ion Battery, 25 km per charge, 4 hours recharge
- Digital Dashboard
- Headlight, Side Indicator⮚s, Horn, Mirror
- Reverse Function
- Telescopic Suspension
- Rugged Built Chassis
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