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The British studio Layer, led by eminent designer Benjamin Hubert, creates customizable 3D-printed wheelchairs as part of the GO project.
The project has been developing for two years and is approaching the end of the design and testing phases. The manufacture of prototypes is directly handled by the Belgian company Materialize, with which Hubert has been working with for several years.
The stroller prototype almost entirely consists of 3D-printed components, including an armchair and leg supports. The chair is made of two materials - translucent resin and thermoplastic polyurethane, which absorbs shock and vibration. The supporting frame and footrests are made by selective sintering of titanium powder. If mass production of such strollers is established, chairs and supports will be printed in accordance with the size and shape of the bodies of individual users.
“In the case of GO strollers, 3D printing seems to be the most suitable production method, allowing you to adapt to the unique shape of the body of each user, improve the shape and dimensions of a very popular product and achieve excellent performance. We listened to users and healthcare providers, and based on the stories we transformed the modern concept of wheelchairs, ”says Hubert. You can learn more about the project on the website of the Layer studio.
