Lightfoot Electric
Otherlab | CA
The Project
We were tasked to design and prototype a wheelchair accessible electric vehicle that could fit within a 1.3 x 2 x 1.4 meter box.
The vehicle we designed had several unique features, of note was an air suspension system that allowed the floor of the vehicle to 'kneel' down, allowing hassle-free wheelchair access. The vehicle was also equipped with a full 500W solar roof with the ability to provide 15 miles of range per day charged.
My Role
After just one year of engineering training, I supported the team in any way I could. This included:
- Rapidly prototyping many design ideas using a variety of techniques (laser cutting, waterjet, machining, etc.)
- Researching and designing an air suspension system to allow the vehicle to lower itself completely to the ground.
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