I16_module_open°lights

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How can everyday life for wheelchair users be made easier and more enjoyable? A team of wheelchair users, designers, and technicians worked together to analyze needs, develop ideas, create prototypes, and test solutions for wheelchair add-ons. Not only usability was considered, but also aesthetics: "We want the wheelchair to look modern and cool, not like outdated medical equipment," says Raul Krauthausen, a project participant. The lighting system, Open°Lights, is one of our designs that we refined through multiple testing rounds. We developed two common shapes: the I and O. The I is used for front lights and floor lights, while the O is used for backlighting. The interface is easy to navigate. With the help of open-source instructions and maker technologies in Fab Labs, users can build and customize our products themselves. To get started, download the Thing Files and open the Open Lights DIY Manual. The "Made for My Wheelchair" project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Project partners include Makea Industries GmbH, beable e.V., Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH, and Sozialhelden e.V. Visit http://www.madeformywheelchair.de/ to learn more about the project.