According to the World Health Organization, there are over 600 million disabled people worldwide. Since they are confined to wheelchairs, 32 million kilometers of roads worldwide are mostly off limits to such a large population. One entry for the prestigious James Dyson Award offers a sustainable design for a human-powered, tilting trike, which is exclusively designed for those suffering with carpel tunnel syndrome, shoulder impingement syndrome and pressure sores.
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The trike, dubbed as GT compello, offers a comfortable ride to users of different heights. A tensioned, twisted nylon rope, which runs through the center of spine, provides back support. A standard grip shift gear and brake levers connected to disc brakes offer maximum safety. As the user turns at faster speeds at sharp angles, a tilting three-wheeled base ensures stability. Shocks, emanating from uneven and rough terrains are absorbed by a centrally located suspension. Forward motion is used for uphill terrain whereas a rowing motion eases downhill commute. If it ever hits the production line, the GT compello will retail around €2,500.
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