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ARC: Assisting Rising Chair

ARC aim to aid elderly individuals suffering from degenerative muscle loss, to stand up independently. The chair is aimed at restoring functional independence and dignity to the user. ARC makes use of a shift pivot system which lifts the user and moves their core body weight over their feet to make the standing up process much easier and comfortable. - The controller is designed with arthritis sufferers in mind as well as being left and right hand customization.
- The seat based is adjustable in length to suit a variety of different length users.
- The chair is wheel chair accessible for when the user is no longer able to walk.
- The fabric used is water resistant

Jean-Pierre Viljoen
Mr. J H Viljoen Cape Town, South Africa