This Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase II project aims to develop a lightweight modular wheelchair that can be easily lifted and handled by either the user or a companion. This wheelchair can be loaded into any vehicle, thus dramatically improving the mobility of the user. The research project focuses on designing the frame, drivetrain, motor and battery system to allow more of synergistic effect and lightweight to aid the user in his/her mobility.

The commercial and societal benefits from this project will result in not only greater mobility but also drastic increase in the quality of life for the user, improved family mobility.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (IIP)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
0548759
Program Officer
Gregory T. Baxter
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2006-03-01
Budget End
2008-02-29
Support Year
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$488,309
Indirect Cost
Name
Daedalus
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
San Francisco
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94105