SBIR/STTR Research Award
Quad-Rider Accessible Handcycle
Award amount
$175,392Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IAward year
2014Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Branch
- National Institutes of Health
- Recipient company
- INVOTEK, INC.
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- PA13-234
- Topic code
- NICHD
Research abstract
DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Physical activity may improve the health and quality of life of people with spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) by slowing or reversing physiological decline, lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, improving mental health status and independence, and promoting the efficient performance of daily activities. Unfortunately, lack of access to fitness and recreation equipment is one of the primary barriers to participating in health-enhancing fitness activities for people with SCI/D, and among individuals with C5-C8 tetraplegia, access to physical activity is extremely limited. During this Phase 1 project, we will create a brake and derailleur gear-changing mechanism named Quad-Rider that enables individuals with limited hand function to safely operate a handcycle. InvoTek engineers will create four prototype Quad-Riders that enable riders with C5- C8 tetraplegia to safely propel, steer, and stop using arm, shoulder, and wrist musculature, whic
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