Researchers of the Wrocław University of Science and Technology have designed a wheelchair for people with disabilities, which will allow them to go to the forest, to the beach or to climb the mountain. Limit-Off-Vehicle (LOV) will be at least half cheaper than currently available off-road wheelchairs.
The wheelchair will be able to move on a surface with a large inclination angle, even up to 30 degrees. It will be equipped with an active safety system to prevent the vehicle from side- or rear-rollovers, and it will have a variable track width. The vehicle is modular in order to adapt to the changing needs of the user.
Works on LOV are financed by the “Things are for people” program of the National Center for Research and Development. They are conducted by a team of 11 researchers including professors, young scientists, doctoral students and students from the Department of Vehicle Engineering. People with disabilities and physiotherapists working in the Association “Your new opportunities” are also participating in the project.
