Mechanical Engineering

ENME25: St. Air

Lock & Climb: Stair Climbing Assistance for the Elderly

St. Air project image
Lock & Climb Attachment Working Prototype

Project Description:

Our capstone project focuses on improving mobility accessibility by developing a stair-adaptive walker attachment for individuals with limited mobility. Traditional walkers are designed primarily for flat surfaces, creating safety and accessibility challenges when navigating stairs. Our team designed a lightweight, mechanically adjustable system that allows a standard walker to maintain stability and functionality on staircases while remaining practical for everyday use. Our design incorporates a brake lever actuation mechanism that enables controlled adjustment and positioning of the legs during stair ascent and descent.

Advisor/Instructor:

Elizabeth Smela

Sponsor:

Shapour Azarm

Team Members:

Gabriella Anthony Mechanical Engineering
Christopher Deitemyer Mechanical Engineering
Amol Dhaliwal Mechanical Engineering
Dennis Gomez Mechanical Engineering
Peter Lee Mechanical Engineering
Dylan Ratnayake Mechanical Engineering

Table #:

B8
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