泥地や砂地をものともしない車いすを、どうしたら200ドル以下で作れるでしょうか？MITで工学を研究するエイモス・ウィンターは、安価で製造が簡単な全地形対応型車いす--実際に誰でもが手に入れることができ、どこへでも行ける車いす--の仕組みについて解説します。さらにその過程で得た貴重な教訓を語ってくれます。

低コスト全地形型車いすの開発

Millions in the developing world lack access to wheelchairs that work on rugged terrain, leaving many isolated from jobs and education. Drawing inspiration from mountain bike mechanics and simple levers, a new all-terrain wheelchair was built for less than $200 and can be repaired with local bicycle parts. In field tests, users traveled 80 percent faster and navigated rough roads that once kept them homebound. A collaborative, user-driven design process turned a basic idea into a tool that restores independence and opportunity.

Innovation Thrives When Wheelchairs Meet Mountain Bike Ingenuity

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エイモス・ウィンター: 低コスト全地形型車いすの開発