Research & Innovation for: Paralyzed Dogs - Design a Wheelchair - Fall 2026 (#1179)

Class Fee: $345

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    Full Class Session

    Start Week End Week MTWTHFSASU 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.


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    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.


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    View Past Designs


    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.

    View our next fusion class.

  • 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.

  • whatshotPrerequisites

    Basic CAD Design Skills

  • scheduleClass Schedule

    From: 2026-09-05 to: 2026-12-12

    Saturday,
    Start time: 3:00 PM
    End time: 4:30 PM

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