A Promising Engineering Innovation from Emirates International University Students: Graduation Project Develops a Multifunctional Electric Wheelchair for People with Disabilities
University Media
In a testament to Emirates International University's mission of preparing engineering professionals capable of transforming knowledge into innovative developmental solutions, the Biomedical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Information Technology witnessed the discussion of a unique graduation project: "A Multifunctional Electric Wheelchair to Assist People with Disabilities." The project was presented by a select group of students from the department, reflecting the advanced scientific and technical level of the university's students.
The project was completed by students: Azzam Abdulrahman Al-Bakhiti, Ahmed Abdullah Al-Mahdar, Yazid Ezz Al-Din Ghilan, Haroun Abdo Abseen, Sultan Yahya Mohammed, Fares Abdulrabbo Mayas, and Mohammed Fawzi, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Mohammed Al-Alfi.
The discussion committee consisted of: Professor Dr. Mohammed Al-Alfi, Professor Dr. Jil Rashid, Professor Dr. Hisham Aqlan, and Engineer Ismail Ghallab.
The project aims to design, implement, and test a multi-functional electric wheelchair that meets the needs of people with disabilities in Yemen. This is achieved by utilizing locally available components and a modular engineering framework that facilitates manufacturing and maintenance within the country, thus contributing to practical and sustainable solutions tailored to the local context.
The project addresses the real challenges faced by people with disabilities in mobility, given the high cost of advanced wheelchairs and the difficulty of adapting them to local roads and infrastructure. The team focused on developing a model that combines safety, comfort, and cost-effectiveness, while providing advanced features that enhance user independence and improve quality of life.
The students successfully developed an integrated system based on an ESP32 smart control unit to manage electric motors and multi-functional linear actuators. The system is also equipped with safety sensors to detect and avoid obstacles. Test results demonstrated high performance efficiency, with the wheelchair able to transition between sitting and reclining positions in approximately 30 seconds, boasting an operating range of nearly 30 kilometers depending on usage conditions. Furthermore, it achieved good levels of energy efficiency and operational safety.
This project reflects the advanced level achieved by biomedical engineering students at Emirates International University (EIU), and their ability to utilize engineering knowledge and technical skills to produce innovative solutions with a direct human and societal impact. This embodies the university's philosophy based on applied education and scientific research linked to the needs of society.
The discussion committee affirmed that the project represents a distinguished model of purposeful engineering projects, highlighting the scientific and creative potential of EIU students, who continue to deliver high-quality outputs capable of competing and contributing to building a more advanced and sustainable future.
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