CurbVaulter Presented by Alejandro Garcia Mockup Review B B
Purely mechanical wheelchair add-on. Ability to climb curbs without the use of electronics. Product Vision B
Wheelchairs lack vertical mobility. Hopping over curbs is dangerous & strenuous. The Problem B
Can we provide a seamless transition up curbs ? Can we create a purely mechanical solution for various curb heights ? Are we meeting the needs of customers ? Key Questions B
Sketch Mock-up Product Evolution B
Without Mechanism Sketch Model Product Evolution B
Current Four-bar mechanism engages once the chair hits a curb. Product Design B
Four-bar linkage has potential. Mechanism can ascend curb with 20 kg load & manual push. Key Findings B
Wheels lose traction - can’t drive wheels forward. Slight jerking motion when vaulting. Requires an optimal speed. New Critical Risks B
Customer Need Product Attribute(s) Engineering Specification(s) Helps users ascend Clearance height Front wheels: >= 7in curbs Back wheels: >= 2in Easy to carry Lightweight Must weigh less than 2 pounds Doesn’t inhibit Most of structure is below Doesn’t extend width of chair mobility wheelchair by more than 8 inches Requires minimal Passive Must lift chair without any effort manual user interference. Product Contract B
Target Price $100-200 Over 2 million wheelchair users in U.S. No effective solution exists Manual wheelchairs price: $400-2500 Customer Price B
Add modularity. Create a slimmer design. Add the ability to reset. Next Steps B
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