Improving Tricycle Biomechanics Concept Tricycle Biomechanics Team March 22 2007 Xin He Katherine Wong Mario Bollini Elizabeth Au Lindsay Todman Community Partnership Abdullah tricycles versus wheelchairs Rory synchronous versus asynchronous crank Medical environmental stigmatic reasons Power efficiency mobility General difficulty in communication Concept Modify Current System Provides tangible results for community partners by the end of the term Will seek to optimize Gear ratio Crank configuration synchronous vs asynchronous Crank position Steering system Modules Steering Gears Crank Ratio derailers speed arms Symmetric and Asymmetric Adjustability Position Next Step Testing power output Find the maximum power output for different people using the hand crank This power output should be measured for a reasonable period of time to ensure it is sustainable Vary the position of the crank and see how the power output changes
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