Research & Innovation for: Paralyzed Dogs - Design a Wheelchair - Fall 2026 (#1179)
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Start Date: 2026-09-05
End Date: 2026-12-12
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Days of the Week: Saturday
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Full Class Session
Start Week End Week M T W TH F SA SU Time range 2026-09-05 2026-12-12 check 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Weekly Schedule
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filter_dramaClass Description
Only available for Grades 9–12
This program is free with a $100 materials fee payable at time of registration
Zeca needs a wheelchair built from scratch. Let’s do it this fall!
Work on a project that truly matters.
Students in this course will design and build a custom wheelchair for a mobility-impaired dog from the ground up.
This course includes research, CAD design, prototyping, 3D printing, mechanical assembly, testing, and improvements to create a functional wheelchair that helps support the mobility and comfort of a dog with special needs.View draft problem details:
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