Students making 'cars' help people with disabilities move freely

The solar-powered tricycle helps disabled people to move easily on bustling streets in Cairo, Egypt.

A group of students at Helwan University, Egypt, has developed a solar-powered tricycle, which enables people with disabilities to travel long distances without any assistance.

New model "roll" for disabled people in Cairo.

'Our product design idea stems from observing the wheelchairs on the market and the products that the state supports for the disabled community. These wheelchairs do not allow them to travel on long distances like Masr El Gedida to Nasr City or vice versa, "said Ahmed Adel Labib, the leader of the study.

In response to this fact, Ahmed Adel Labib and his friends decided to turn wheelchairs into solar powered 'steam' vehicles.

"Users will not need any assistance in driving or when they need to stop. If they want to stop, they can use the equipped 'emergency system'. The car can reach 55km / h, this is a particularly suitable speed for Egypt ' , adds Ahmed Adel Labib.

This unique car has been tested on the streets of Cairo. To save costs, the team installed a solar panel on the ceiling to charge the engine. According to the research team, this tricycle will be an effective friend, helping people with disabilities feel more free.

Solar panel in the ceiling for charging the motor.

'People with disabilities, they cannot move, they can only choose between sitting still or the wheelchairs with slow movement. This inconvenience can affect their lives because they are difficult to communicate with society. The new car can help them to work or move to a remote place when needed " - Ghofran - a member of the group, share.

Although the product is still in the process of testing, this talented group of students has received many requests for funding from large businesses to commercialize this special vehicle.

Recently, they received Egyptian £ 28,000, equivalent to about $ 1,500 to complete the sample. These young engineers are trying to perfect the product to attract more investments to bring products to market soon.