High-tech wheelchairs gain the competitive edge.

IEEE Eng Med Biol Mag

Dept. of Biomed. Eng., California State Univ., Sacramento, CA.

Published: July 2011

AI Article Synopsis

  • The text outlines the characteristics of ultralight and rigid sports wheelchairs, focusing on their design elements.
  • Key aspects discussed include frame design, materials used, geometry, center of gravity, ride comfort, and durability.
  • It also highlights the importance of the user-wheelchair interface, as well as details on wheels, casters, alignment, and various components.

Article Abstract

Some of the features of ultralight and rigid sports wheelchairs are described, and some of the rationale behind sport wheelchair design is explained. The discussion covers frame design, materials, geometry, locating the center of gravity, ride comfort and durability, the user-wheelchair interface, wheels and casters, alignment, and components.

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