Using of Electric Scooters in the Individual Electric Vehicle Category to Improve the Life Quality of Physically Disabled Person: A New Electric Wheelchair Design with Brushless DC Motor and Li-Ion Battery

Abstract

According to the information obtained from the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion individuals, which corresponds to approximately 15% of the world's population, have various disabilities. Dysfunction is seen in approximately 720 million people in this rate. Similarly, approximately 12.5% ​​of Türkiye's population has various disabilities. Approximately 2.5 million people in this population have a physical disability that requires the use of manual and electric wheelchairs. In this study, it is aimed to realize a new engineering-based design for individuals who need the use of manual or battery powered chairs with motivation supported by technological development and change. The mobility of the prototype product is provided by the Li-Ion battery energy transferred to the brushless DC motor. SolidWorks computer program has been used during the design phase. As a result of research, development, modification and design studies on electric scooters and wheelchairs, which are in the category of individual electric vehicles, a new prototype product has been obtained. The advantages, disadvantages and mobility features are emphasized by making comparisons with existing products.