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A Study on the Development of Personal Mobility for the Vulnerable Group

취약계층을 위한 개인 이동체 개발 연구

  • Han, Kwang Ho (Department of Construction Machinery Engineering, Inha University) ;
  • Lee, Chul-Hee (Department of Construction Machinery Engineering, Inha University)
  • Received : 2021.08.23
  • Accepted : 2021.10.16
  • Published : 2021.12.01
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Abstract

A personal mobility withstanding function for the disabled and vulnerable groups with difficulties in mobility was developed and structural and dynamics analysis was conducted. Personal mobility devices are a very helpful means of transportation for the disabled and vulnerable groups. In addition, the standing function allows individuals to perform a difficult task in while seated and offers a medical advantage to the user. In this study, a personal mobility device was designed and developed to help vulnerable groups and disabled people overcome limited mobility, and communicate with the general people at eye level through standing functions. Through structural and dynamic analysis, the structural safety, optimal speed during rotation, and lateral acceleration of the personal mobility device was analyzed. The analysis results are expected to contribute to the improvement of the users' convenience and stability of personal mobility.

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이 논문은 농촌진흥청 연구사업(과제번호: PJ015312022021)의 지원을 받아 연구되었음

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