Project Objective
Design and manufacture by May 26th 2017 a safe and lightweight mobility device capable of transporting its user across uneven terrain, with a final prototype cost not exceeding $1,000.
Team
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Customer/Market Requirements
Our clients want a device that is capable of safely transporting a person across various terrains. The device must be lightweight, collapsible, and it should allow its user the option to sit or stand. No single component of the device should exceed 30lbs. The scooter should be battery powered and the battery itself should provide its user with a minimum of one hour of continuous use. The cost must not exceed $1,000 and the scooter must have variable speed with a maximum top speed of 4mph.
Design Challenges
Our team is focused on building a lightweight scooter that allows the user to detach components and to allow the user either to sit or stand. Main concern with the structural design of scooter was safety. With this, we wanted to create a design that would assure the client safety and stability.
Outcomes
The team has developed a conceptual design that meets the sponsor requirement. The scooter will be lightweight, not exceeding $1,000, and capable of transporting the user safely. There scooter will also have an adjustable and detachable tripod seat to allow client to sit or stand. Also a hub motor with a twist throttle to allow user to adjust speed.
