Electric Wheelchairs

Affordable electric wheelchair design improving mobility and independence

Project Details

Role: Product Manager
Company: Goliath Robotics
Target Users: 1.9M+ Ghanaians
Focus: Accessibility & Affordability

Key Responsibilities

Power Circuit Design Quality Control Local Adaptation Cost Optimization

Project Overview

The Challenge

Diminished quality of life for people with disabilities who cannot access mobility aids. Options which are currently available are expensive and not effective in the current environment. Over 1.9 million mobility-impaired Ghanaians that make about $200 monthly cannot afford existing solutions.

Solution - Electric Wheelchair
Challenge - Limited Mobility Options

The Solution

Ensuring greater independence by making affordable electric wheelchairs which are tailored to the local context. Design requires little operational assistance and it is suitable for long use due to features that aid in preventing bed sores.

Development Process

From concept to fully functional electric wheelchairs

Initial Concept Design

Concept Design

Initial sketches and design concepts

CAD Modeling

CAD Design

Advanced CAD modeling and optimization

Prototype Development

Manufacturing

Building and testing functional prototypes

Final Assembly & Testing

Assembly and Testing

Integrating and testing systems

Social Impact

Transforming mobility accessibility for Ghana's underserved population

1.9M+
Target Beneficiaries
$200
Monthly Income Target
100%
Independence Goal

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