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Assistive Transport Device for Older Child

Company: Lyndsey Hylbert

Major(s):
Primary: BME
Secondary: ME

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

A small, lightweight transport device is needed to assist a 10yo Autistic child move through an airport. Traditional strollers are for smaller, lighter children, and other wagon options are too heavy and large for airport security. A device is needed to aid in moving the child through the airport, particularly after overnight flights when fatigued. The child can walk, but has very limited stamina. The device should meet airplane carry-on requirements, support up to 200lb, be quickly assembled/disassembled, easily steered and pushed by the caregiver, and weigh under 25lbs.