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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF FOOT CONTROLLED WHEELCHAIR FOR HANDICAPPED PERSON

. Arul Prakash.S, Dinesh Raj.S, Prathaban.A, Venkatesan.K and Santhosh.S


Abstract

The Foot Operated Steering mechanism is a mechanism controlled by a foot or both the feet in order to steer the vehicle in the desired direction. Hence the aim is to focus on the Foot controlled wheelchair which can be used for handicapped people. The system will be using 360-degree wheel with foot lever arrangement, electric drive connected wheels, battery and DPDT switches (Double-pole, Double-throw) to control the activation. This system is compact and thus will be used to travel from one place to another place. The controlling of the vehicle could do easily by using legs and the complete turning of the vehicle during the driving is also done. The project is success to be a great extent. This system will be cost effective and easy to operate. In accordance to this vision we are going to developed this project for people those are unable to drive vehicle because they are physically challenged.

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