Unique Features
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Wheelchair as platform
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Suitable for multi-purpose and different requirements on software, AI, and IoT development
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Flexible and adaptive wheelchair hardware design such as for disabled, elderly, baby, etc. Or a cargo case/container for foods, daily supplies, etc. and a holder for camera, sensors, or spry.
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Build on top of year experiences on wheelchair hardware and cost effectively
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Use in limited space like indoor public area, transfer position, remote control, fall detection, hand commands, and independent and automatous driving without network (E.g., WIFI), easy maneuverability
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Long battery life for a day use and auto charge in the base
Production Capacity
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Work with Hong Kong-based company to design and produce electric wheelchair, with users from elderly home, end users, elderly centre, etc …
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Structure and design can be customized and experimental
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Years of experience on wheelchair design and production
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Manufactory networks and companies in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Shenzhen. Stable and reliable production sources and partners
Inspire-X Development Timeline
Version 1
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Create software interface with an existing electric wheelchair platform for educational purpose
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Software interfacing to multiple platforms for motor drive (Audrino, Micro:bit, Rasperry Pi, etc.) -
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Support multiple programming languages for motion control (Python, Scratch, MakeCode, etc.)
Version 2
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Redesigned structure for multi-purpose usage (Person carrying mode or cargo delivery mode)
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Enhanced safety with 360˚ obstacle detection
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Enhance safety with emergency stop button
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Various control methods included gesture control, remote control, voice command, line-following, human identification and heat tracking
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Software interface to multiple platforms for motor drive
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Support multiple programming languages for motion control (Python, Scratch, MakeCode, etc.)
Version 3
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Built on the motor drive platform developed in Version 2
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Adding LIDAR and camera for advance AI functions (HKU)
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Recognize the gesture of the elderly and able to find its path to go to him
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Path planning and able to find its path to different locations, such as toilets, gardens, etc.
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Additional functions will be implemented such as obstacle avoidance, remote control, fall detection, emergency stop, and independent and autonomous driving without network (e.g., WIFI), easy maneuverability