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Ergonomic Assistive Wheelchair
Project Type
Academic Project
Date
January 2023 - April 2023
Location
Boston, MA
Technical Skills
Motor Drive: Specced out and integrated a Vex NEO DC brushless motor with a 16:1 planetary gearbox into a friction drive system, utilizing a urethane friction roller to efficiently transfer power to the wheelchair wheels, ensuring smooth, user-directed movement and optimized torque for enhanced mobility
Control Systems: Developed PID control algorithms in C++ on an Arduino Uno to manage real-time motor assistance, optimizing wheelchair performance based on user input and feedback
Electrical Systems Integration: Designed and integrated power and control systems for an ergonomic wheelchair, ensuring safe and efficient sensor wiring, battery integration, and microcontroller setup. Focused on adhering to industry best practices for safety and reliability, including proper insulation, secure fastening, and component protection to prevent electrical failures
"Soft" Skills
Stakeholder Collaboration & Outreach: Led outreach to a local engineering bike shop and disabled sports league for design input, refining project goals to ensure user informed design
Conflict Resolution: Facilitated healthy discussions and managed differing perspectives within the team, helping to align goals and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment
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For my Senior Capstone Project, I worked with a team to develop a customized propulsion system for a wheelchair, transforming a manual chair into an electrically assisted model for a client with muscular dystrophy. I deployed PID control in C++ on an Arduino Uno to enable real-time motor assistance based on user input, while also leading the electrical integration of the power and control systems. My focus was on ensuring high safety standards by securely fastening and insulating components to prevent electrical failures. This project provided both technical challenges and the opportunity to create a meaningful impact, improving exercise capabilities and providing them a means of mobility around their home and college campus.
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