FABRICATION OF AUTOMATED SOLAR POWERED WHEEL CHAIR

First wheelchair model evolved long back in 18th century, but rapid development in this field initiated only from mid-20th century. Since then, many varieties of models had been designed, extending into broad range of products. Wheelchairs are an essential assistive device for many individuals with injury or disability. Wheelchairs have been used for transporting disabled as well as patients for quite a long time. Wheelchairs have been driven by manual efforts. Manual wheelchairs provide a relatively low-cost solution to the mobility needs of such individuals. But manual wheelchairs involves the risk of user fatigue and requires a person to push it from behind in order to transport which is difficult for a disabled person. As an alternate for the manual wheel chair, electric powered wheel chairs were produced. These wheelchairs have proved to be very effective as it involved less work to transport in them. However, these wheelchairs are priced very high and making it unaffordable to the public.The present project aims to explore and implement the methods which are effective. This triggers the need for an automated solar wheel chair that will help the disabled person to transport easily with comfort.In this project we focus on fabricating an electric wheelchair that runs autonomously Using auto guided vehicle concept. The wheelchair runs on solar energy whilst keeping the fabrication and manufacturing cost of the wheelchair low so as to make it affordable and economical.