Electrical wheel chair with retractable solar panels

Abstract

Wheelchairs have evolved from just being a chair with wheels to completely automated personal mobility vehicles to assist the handicaps. This research highlights the importance of non conventional energy source i.e. solar energy and uses it for the advancement of wheelchair technology; an electrically controlled wheelchair with retractable solar panels, a concept inspired by the design of retractable roofs of convertible automobiles. The research paper explains designing and fabricating a solar wheelchair based on two aspects of engineering: designing of electrical circuit and mechanical assembling of wheelchair. All the electrical and mechanical components are discussed with specifications in detail. Some innovations are made to provide a user friendly experience for the disabled.