Design of technical devices for people with disabilities and the elderly
The team at the Institute of Transport specialises in the design of devices aimed at improving mobility and accessibility for senior citizens and people with disabilities (advanced motor vehicles, motor scooters, manual, electric or hybrid wheelchairs, special wheelchairs). Apart from that, the area of their work also includes technical solutions in rehabilitation engineering and medicine and technical improvement of home accessibility, including in particular the kitchen and bathroom, for a universal user.
Studying people’s individual features
We carry out studies with the use of innovative stations for anthropometric and biomechanical measurements, the acquisition and processing of data on the movement of the human body for CAD systems, musculoskeletal system analyses in 3D CAD biomechanical systems, and analyses of the effectiveness of rehabilitation processes; monitoring changes in motor characteristics.
Design method and construction theory development
We carry out life cycle research with the use of LCA (life cycle assessment) and LCC (life cycle cost) methods, as well as studies including the calculation of the environmental footprint for products and organisations. Apart from that, we design technical objects taking into consideration the LCM (life cycle management) concept. Moreover, we carry out application research on the design methods in gerontechnology and applications for people with disabilities; modelling and simulation of anthropotechnical systems in rehabilitation engineering.
Design of drive technology systems
In this area, the work of the Institute of Transport includes modelling of drive systems, reduction drive toothed gear design optimisation, and metal spring design optimisation.