We are aware that financially insolvent individuals with physical disabilities face an additional difficulty of not being able to afford a mobility aid. Even after attaining education, such individuals face restrictions in employment. To specifically tackle this problem, we have invented a unique mobility device, LifeChair. EduMove provides a three different Do-It-Yourself models of this cheap, modifiable, bamboo wheelchair, along with an approximate cost breakdown.
LifeChair Recline
LifeChair Recline was designed to provide comfort at an affordable price. With its unique reclining feature, the backrest can be lowered a whole 90 degrees to become a completely flat bed-like structure.The cost & structural breakdown of this model is given below.
Structure
Structure
- Seat: 6/7 bamboo sticks - 3 inch diameter - 20 inch length
- Backrest: 6/7 bamboo sticks - 24 inch length
- The wheels (chassis formation) will be joined by a rod of .75 inch diameter and another frame of rod will be used under the seat to provide strength and durability.
- An extra set of wheels for supporting the reclining part.
- 1300 BDT(Bamboo material +2 Bicycle Wheels[24"]) (16.25 USD)
- 100 BDT(2 caster wheels) (1.25 USD)
- 100 BDT(Two foams and covers) (1.25 USD)
- 450 BDT(23 ft of rods) (5.625 USD)
- 50 BDT(Metal rings) (0.625 USD)
- 300 BDT(Partex board and misc.) (3.75 USD)
- Total = 2300 BDT (28.75 USD)
LifeChair Comfort
This model of LifeChair comes at a lower price. It removes the reclining feature for cost reduction. The two models do not differ from each other except for the removal of the reclination feature.
Costing
Costing
- 1300 BDT(Bamboo material +2 Bicycle Wheels [24"])(16.25 USD)
- 100 BDT(Two foams and covers)(1.25 USD)
- 400 BDT(21 ft of rods)(5 USD)
- 300 BDT(Partex board and misc.)(3.75 USD)
- Total = 2100 BDT (26.5 USD)
LifeChair Basic
This model removes all the extra features and gives the user a bare-bone structure that is particularly suitable for personal modification. The cost breakdown of LifeChair Basic is given below.
Costing
Costing
- 1300 BDT(Bamboo material +2 Bicycle Wheels [24"])(16.25 USD)
- 400 BDT(21 ft of rods)(5 USD)
- Total = 1700 BDT (21.25 USD)
Learn how to make your own LifeChair !
Assembling a LifeChair Basic
*Cost of labor is not included in total cost.
*All costs are based on estimates in Bangladesh. The cost breakdown provided here might be applicable as costing models are found to be similar in most developing nations, such as Bangladesh.
*All costs are based on estimates in Bangladesh. The cost breakdown provided here might be applicable as costing models are found to be similar in most developing nations, such as Bangladesh.