Tricycle for Quad Amputee
Name: Mandy
Event: TOM: Melbourne Makeathon 2016
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MANDY'S CHALLENGE
Mandy is a quadruple amputee and a motivational speaker. She has two prosthetic hands and two prosthetic legs. She can’t bend her knees past 90 degrees and therefore cannot ride a bike. She also can’t use a recumbent bike.
Mandy’s challenge is to create a device to allow her to ride a tricycle.
THE SOLUTION
Mandy’s team combined and adapted two existing bike frames to make her a new bicycle. Adaptations included a mechanism to allow for back pedal brakes and gears, an electric motor, and new pedal and handlebar placement to allow her better control and reach with prosthetics. Of course, the bike was also painted bright red just as Mandy requested.
Safety Information
All digital product files on this page are provided as conceptual designs and were developed by volunteers through a TOM Melbourne event or program. The design file is provided in the interest of sharing ideas and promoting collaboration. The design as described in the document(s) has not been tested or assessed for safety. Please do not attempt to use any device built using these instructions without first seeking appropriate professional advice on the safety and suitability of the device for your personal situation.
TOM: Melbourne are unable to advise on the suitability of any design or device for your personal situation, however if you have general questions relating to the instructions or documentation, please contact us via our email: info@tommelbourne.com.au