The UpLift: Carleton University student recognized for wheelchair device [Video]

A Carleton University student has received international recognition for his innovative invention designed to assist wheelchair users.

Nicco Timpano, a Carleton University industrial design graduate, was inspired after witnessing a woman struggle to get out of her wheelchair while reaching for a grocery item on a high shelf. His solution is called the UpLift, a compact wheelchair attachment that helps users sit, stand, and maintain balance.

“I wanted something that people can have with them at all times at the wheelchair,” says Timpano.

The UpLift replaces the wheelchair’s armrest, providing crucial support for individuals with limited mobility and offering a safer way for people to move and regain their independence.

The UpLift, a device attached to a wheelchair that helps users stand and maintain balance, was designed by Nicco Timpano, a Carleton University industrial design graduate, earning him a prestigious James Dyson Award. (Dave Charbonneau/CTV News Ottawa)

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