LEV - Lifting Ergonomic Vest

Current Solution

The Lifting Ergonomic Vest (LEV) transfer system is a sling that maximizes user safety, comfort, & independence compared to other lifting harnesses or slings available on the market.

Project Begin/Ends Date

2017 Spring

Problem Statement

Transfers in and out of a wheelchair are a key part of a wheelchair user’s day-to-day life. A difficult transfer process can quickly start to impede a person’s independence. How to help wheelchair users transfer in and out of a wheelchair more independently?

Team Members

Antoinette, Kaining Qiu, Ana, David, Siqi Xu