A team from Moldova decided to build the most suitable car for wheelchairs and it is called the Avai car. The AVAI project had a goal to raise funds in order to create and build the first AVAI car for Alex, a young man who has been captured in a wheelchair for the last 10 years. By now, the team has raised the funds and Alex would recieve his car in september this year.
About AVAI car
This car is a prototype designed for people with special needs. It is based on an existing chassis, which is approved and meets all the standards of safety. Also it has an economic engine and an automatic gearbox. What is unique about this concept is the integrated wheelchair lift - a mechanism that lifts up and adapts the driver in front of the steering wheel.
The wheelchair lift concept is, in fact, a mechanical assembly composed of a metal structure and two platforms, which are operated by hydraulic cylinders. Also, all this mechanism is automated using electronic remote control.
AVAI car features:
The team has also developed an application available on android and iOS which allows the phone to be used as a remote control.The app allows to lock/unlock the car, start and stop the engine, air-conditioning and to activate the anti-theft alarm.
I have chosen the right evacuation chair for my father who is suffering from knee pain, and finds it difficult to climb the stairs or walk speedily. I hope that automobile makers will start focusing on wheelchair friendly vehicles someday.
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