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Diseño y construcción de un abrepuertas automático casero para usuarios de sillas de ruedas

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: Wheelchair users usually have difficulties opening and closing doors. Automatic door openers give independence to wheelchair users by allowing them to go in and out of their homes in an autonomous way. To increase the safety and independence of wheelchair users we designed an automatic door opener. The design took into consideration the characteristics of commercial door openers, the needs of potential users and the international standard for these devices. This work describes the design and construction of an automatic door opener for home use that is well adapted to Mexican wheelchair users. It also presents the advantages of our device over commercial door openers as well as some suggested modifications to improve the design.

Source: Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Biomédica

Authors: Hèctor Corominas Macías, Michel Alvarez, Jorge Letechipia

Institution: Universidad Iberoamericana

Language: Spanish

Topic: Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W70674200

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