The Design, Fabrication, and Performance of the East African Trial Leveraged Freedom Chair

The Design, Fabrication, and Performance of the East African Trial Leveraged Freedom Chair

The Leveraged Freedom Chair (LFC) is a lever-powered, wheelchair-based mobility aid designed specifically for use in the developing world. Its drivetrain optimally converts upper body power in a wide range of terrains, giving the LFC operational capabilities that extend beyond those of currently ava...

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Main Authors: Pearlman, Jonathan L. (Author), Winter, Amos G. (Contributor), Bollini, Mario A (Contributor), DeLatte, Danielle M (Contributor), Judge, Benjamin M (Contributor), O'Hanley, Harrison F (Contributor), Scolnik, Natasha (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Biology (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2017-04-26T15:52:37Z.
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