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ME PROJECT 2
Gearing System for a Motorized Wheelchair
Advisor: Prof. Haim Baruh
Email: baruh@soe.rutgers.edu
WebEx Meeting Place: https://rutgers.webex.com/meet/baruh
Project Abstract: Adding a gearing system to a motorized wheelchair. The design of
previous years created a kit that can be added to a wheelchair so that the wheelchair
becomes motorized. What we want to do is to add a gearing system to the motor so
that it becomes easier to navigate the wheelchair.
Project Goals: Design a kit which a) can be installed or removed in less than half an
hour to motorize a wheelchair and b) have some gearing capability making it easier to
navigate.
Project Envisioned Outcomes: A low-cost addition to a low-priced wheelchair
making it much more versatile.
Students Expertise:
Serious
None Beginner Intermediate Professional
Hobbyist
Design
Analysis
Hand tools
Traditional Machining
CNC machining
3D printing
Welding
Wiring
Simple analog or digital electronics
(e.g., resistors, capacitors, op-
amps)
Microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino)
Bonding
Processing
(e.g., vaccum bag, autoclave)
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