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Powered off-road wheelchair for the transportation of tetraplegics along mountain trails.

Michele Gabrio AntonelliStefano AllevaPierluigi Beomonte ZobelFrancesco DuranteTerenziano Raparelli
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation. Assistive technology (2017)
The prototype satisfies mechanical, safety and duration requirements. No physical demand while using the device and for the transfer of the user to the device was identified. Fun and engaging tests were carried out and all the participants were involved. Implications for Rehabilitation The device has the potential to enhance the quality of life of tetraplegics in terms of new life experiences. The device revealed the real possibility of a full recreational experience, an enhanced participation and a better social integration of tetraplegics.
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