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Problem: Current knee scooter
The current knee scooter not only poses ergonomic issues, but safety issues as well
Persona
Goal: Find a knee scooter to play golf with her children
Info: An active, outgoing elder with vision issues and a torn ankle
Brand Identity and Market
When analyzing the market of the knee scooter, most scooters retain a low market value but only last 6 months. These become injury points for the elderly or impaired.
Ideation and Sketching
Sketches focused on enabling one-handed operation and greater off-road capability,
Final Design
With the problems understood, thousands of different iterations occurred during testing variables like wheel heights, chamber, flexibility and portability.
Final Design
Statements without compromises
To accomplish some final goals, many optimizations has to be made to the 3D model to achieve the results of testing
Final Design
Statements without compromises
To accomplish some final goals, many optimizations has to be made to the 3D model to achieve the results of testing
From Sketch to Reality
To accomplish some final goals, many optimizations has to be made to the 3D model to achieve the results of testing
double wishbone suspension
composite handle
instead of plastic, a strengthened flocking process combined with carbon fiber will be used for the handle
Instead of directly mounted wheels, the scooter uses suspension to smooth out bumps and prevent accidents
Trunk
Allows for easy storage
Large padding area
Creates a distribution of weight and lowers stress
Adjustable handle height
Ensures safety and comfort
Final Scenario Testing
Case 1: Need for a seat
Statements without compromises
In the testing stages, many of the users found the need to sit down with comfort. Due to the design of the knee scooter, it can function as a vehicle and as a seat for a short period of time
Case 2: Away from the beaten path
Statements without compromises
From the beginning, the knee scooter was designed to give better off-road capability. Furthermore, with wide tires, full suspension, and a storage compartment, the design will allow large trekking without worry.
Case 3: Knee coasting
Statements without compromises
Instead of forcing the user to retain one knee on the ground all the time, both knees can be on top of the scooter, lowering the required work
Case 4: Storage for the trail
Statements without compromises
The knee scooter has storage options to compliment the off road capability, giving large access to other activities