Development of a design for a wheelchair extension with differential control – from the mechanical and electrical parts to the styling of the product.
Development of a design for a wheelchair extension with differential control – from the mechanical and electrical parts to the styling of the product.
Multi Body Dynamic analyses and strength calculations were carried out for the various stages of the project. At the prototyping stage, the methods used were Model In the Loop, Software In the Loop, Hardware In the Loop, Software & Hardware Design.
A unique solution for people with disabilities adapted even to difficult driving conditions. The wheelchair is equipped with inertial measurement units, IR distance sensors, seat stabilisation and an automation algorithm that allows the disabled user to negotiate stairs and take longer walks independently. (With the help of a joystick, one does not drive). The device allows for use with a wide variety of wheelchair models.
Bus accessibility is not an afterthought but a set of requirements that influence the layout of the floor, suspension, and passenger compartment. A low entry height, space for a wheelchair, or the ability to lower the vehicle at a stop all stem from specific dimensional and functional requirements. That is why accessibility should be considered as early as the vehicle concept stage, rather than only during interior design.
Read moreCybersecurity in rolling stock has moved beyond a late-stage IT check and become a vehicle-engineering discipline. Network architecture, supplier responsibilities, software updates, secrets management and vulnerability handling all have to remain workable throughout a fleet’s service life.
Read moreRolling stock OEMs can reduce prototype risk by defining the validation scope early, connecting design with FEM analysis, checking critical joints and interfaces, and preparing traceable evidence before manufacturing begins. Simulation does not remove the need for physical testing. It helps make the prototype a confirmation of a mature design rather than the first place where major structural weaknesses are discovered.
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