EC 721 - Wheelchair Design in Developing Countries

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Improve wheelchair technology in developing countries by applying sound engineering practices to create appropriate devices. Lectures focus on wheelchair usage, social stigmas, and manufacturing constraints. Includes lectures by third-world community partners, US wheelchair organizations, and MIT faculty. Multidisciplinary student teams conduct term-long wheelchair projects relating to hardware design, manufacturing optimization, biomechanics modeling, and business plan development. Funded opportunities are available for travel to implement class projects at wheelchair workshops in the field.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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