Proposal for development of a universal stair climber solution
Principal Investigator
Prof. Manish Anand
Objective
- To develop a compact, platform-based stair-climbing solution suitable for Indian homes, and commercial establishments., To design a universal device adaptable to the requirements of both elderly users and PwDs., To create a Make-in-India benchmark product that is affordable, safe, and easy to install., To explore tracked stair-climber mechanisms as part of a national innovation challenge., To ensure the solution doubles as an emergency evacuation tool, improving safety in vertical buildings for persons with locomotor impairment.
Description
- India's rapidly aging population and the rising number of persons with locomotor disabilities face a common challenge: limited vertical mobility in multi-story homes and buildings without elevators., In high-income countries, solutions like stairlifts are popular. However, these are cost-prohibitive, complex to install, and rarely compatible within the Indian architectural contexts., There is a pressing need for an affordable, space-efficient, and easy-to-adapt stair mobility solution that ensures safety, independence, and dignity for elderly individuals and persons with disabilities (PwDs) living in such environments.
Impact
- An indigenous, market-ready stair-climber device for households with mobility-impaired users., Enhanced independent living and safety for elderly and disabled persons in vertical residences., A blueprint for scalable, context-specific assistive technology made in India., Contributions to national goals under Accessible India Campaign and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Budget in Lakhs
300.00
Duration
3 Years