Motivation Rough Terrain Wheelchair

David Constantine, Movitation

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Manufacturing & delivery
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Product description Brand name and product description

Motivation Rough Terrain Wheelchair is a 3-wheeled wheelchair designed for travel on uneven an rough surfaces.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Malawi, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Motivation works with local partners, national governments, and humanitarian organizations (not listed) to help market and distribute their wheelchairs.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Under 140 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Leveraged Freedom Chair, Rough Rider Wheelchair, Free Wheelchair Mission

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: to improve and promote good health.

The Rough Terrain Wheelchair aims to give mobility to those with limited capabilities to do so in less resourced settings.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Any person with limited mobility, most often due to disease or birth defects.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The wheelchairs are manufactured in China and are individually assembled and fitted to each user by trained assemblers & prescribers.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Unknown.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Motivation works with local partners, national governments, and humanitarian organizations (not listed) to help market and distribute their wheelchairs.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

15,308 wheelchairs as of December 2015.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Maximum rider load (kg)

113kg

Seat widths (min-max, cm)

36 - 48mm

Seat depths (min-max, cm)

40 - 48cm

Adjustable seat (yes/no)

Yes

Frame type (folding/rigid)

Folding

Frame type (material)

Tubular steel

Seat angles (degrees):

90 degrees

Footrest heights (min-max)

31 - 43cm

Repairable with universal components (yes/no)

Yes

Chair weight (kg)

25kg

Fatigue tested (yes/no)

Unknown

Fatigue test results (cycles)

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

See images below.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

See images below.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Wheelchair service training pack

Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Wheelchair is designed so the parts are easy to replace or repair and uses common wheel and bearing sizes.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Designed for at least 5 years of service if properly maintained. The wheelchair and its packaging are designed for easy disassembly for recycling and reuse. No warranty information available.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

– – Active style, rough terrain wheelchair allowing either self or attendant propulsion over uneven and inclined ground.
– – Designed so that parts are easy to replace or repair and uses common wheel and bearing sizes.
– – The wheelchair can be individually assembled and fitted to each user by trained assemblers & prescribers.
– – Designed for easy disassembly for recycling or reuse.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Manufacturer and World Health Organization conduct both laboratory and field testing of the wheelchairs.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Products are designed to be safe on rough terrains, but there is always a risk of the wheelchair falling over if the ground is too uneven.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The wheelchair is designed to have adjustable/removable components to fit the needs of the user, but no additional products are listed.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

WHO, ISPO, USAID report: Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Motivation has worked with the World Health Organization to publish the Guidelines on the provision of Manual Wheelchairs in less resourced settings.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Comparative field study available here.

Other information

One of the original designers, David Constantine, gives a TedTalk about the wheelchair and the thought processes behind the technology available here.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Motivation Rough Terrain Wheelchair is a 3-wheeled wheelchair designed for travel on uneven an rough surfaces.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Malawi, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Motivation works with local partners, national governments, and humanitarian organizations (not listed) to help market and distribute their wheelchairs.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Under 140 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Leveraged Freedom Chair, Rough Rider Wheelchair, Free Wheelchair Mission

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 3: to improve and promote good health.

The Rough Terrain Wheelchair aims to give mobility to those with limited capabilities to do so in less resourced settings.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Any person with limited mobility, most often due to disease or birth defects.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

The wheelchairs are manufactured in China and are individually assembled and fitted to each user by trained assemblers & prescribers.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Unknown.

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Motivation works with local partners, national governments, and humanitarian organizations (not listed) to help market and distribute their wheelchairs.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

15,308 wheelchairs as of December 2015.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Maximum rider load (kg)

113kg

Seat widths (min-max, cm)

36 - 48mm

Seat depths (min-max, cm)

40 - 48cm

Adjustable seat (yes/no)

Yes

Frame type (folding/rigid)

Folding

Frame type (material)

Tubular steel

Seat angles (degrees):

90 degrees

Footrest heights (min-max)

31 - 43cm

Repairable with universal components (yes/no)

Yes

Chair weight (kg)

25kg

Fatigue tested (yes/no)

Unknown

Fatigue test results (cycles)

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

See images below.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

See images below.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Wheelchair service training pack

Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Wheelchair is designed so the parts are easy to replace or repair and uses common wheel and bearing sizes.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Designed for at least 5 years of service if properly maintained. The wheelchair and its packaging are designed for easy disassembly for recycling and reuse. No warranty information available.

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Manufacturer and World Health Organization conduct both laboratory and field testing of the wheelchairs.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Products are designed to be safe on rough terrains, but there is always a risk of the wheelchair falling over if the ground is too uneven.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

The wheelchair is designed to have adjustable/removable components to fit the needs of the user, but no additional products are listed.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

WHO, ISPO, USAID report: Guidelines on the provision of manual wheelchairs in less resourced settings

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Motivation has worked with the World Health Organization to publish the Guidelines on the provision of Manual Wheelchairs in less resourced settings.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Comparative field study available here.

Other information

One of the original designers, David Constantine, gives a TedTalk about the wheelchair and the thought processes behind the technology available here.

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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