Research & Innovation for: Paralyzed Dogs - Wheelchair Design & Modifications - Summer 2026 (#1140)
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Start Date: 2026-06-11
End Date: 2026-08-06
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Days of the Week: Thursday, Friday
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Only available for Grades 9–12
This program is free with a $100 materials fee payable at time of registration
Zeca needs a wheelchair upgrade. Let's do it this summer!
Work on a project that truly matters.
Students in this course will work to make modifications and improvements to an existing style of wheelchairs designed for rear for dogs.
This course includes designing and prototyping upgrades to improve the way wheelchairs support mobility-impaired dogs.
View draft problem details:
View Dog Wheelchair Modifications Page
HANDS-ON PROJECT
- Integrate CAD design and 3D printing.
- Gain practical engineering experience
- Solve a meaningful problem
- Improve quality of life for dogs
- Build advanced skills
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
- Strengthen college applications
- Improve your resume
- Demonstrate ability to contribute to society
Recommendation to students considering this course:
Students will be designing parts that move and connect and will be printed on 3D printers. If you do not have CAD skills and are joining this development team, you may concurrently enroll in PVNet's Intro to CAD Design with Fusion 360 course to gain basic CAD design skills.
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placeAdditional Information
1) This program is free with a $100 materials fee payable at time of registration
2) Students must bring a laptop.
3) Students will meet with instructor on Thursday.
4) Students will meet as a development team on Friday.
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whatshotPrerequisites
Basic CAD Design Skills