Dualcon Hana Nui: Mea Kōkua Neʻe ʻAna by Chi En Kuo

Dualcon Hana Nui: Mea Kōkua Neʻe ʻAna by Chi En Kuo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Kaʻa, Neʻe a me Lawe ʻOhua Competition Category.

HaoKaʻa· 2025

Dualcon Hana Nui: Mea Kōkua Neʻe ʻAna

by Chi En Kuo

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Kaʻa Category

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The Design

About Dualcon Hana Nui: Mea Kōkua Neʻe ʻAna

Kikokikona Puke: ʻO Dualcon he mea kōkua neʻe ʻana e hoʻohui ana i kahi mea kākoʻo hele wāwae a me kahi kaʻa uila liʻiliʻi paipai. ʻO ka mea kākoʻo hele wāwae, kōkua ia i ka hele ʻana no nā mamao pōkole, a ʻo ke ʻano hui pū ʻia hoʻi, ua hoʻolālā ʻia ia no nā huakaʻi lōʻihi e like me ke kūʻai ʻana a i ʻole ka neʻe ʻana a puni ke kaiāulu. ʻEkolu wahi hoʻonoho e hoʻopili ana i nā ʻāpana ʻelua: he kui laka, he ʻūpā hoʻololi hiki ke hoʻoponopono ʻia, a me kahi laka e like me ke kuʻina kaʻaahi. Hoʻoneʻe ʻia kahi pihi paheʻe i ke kāpuaʻi e hoʻopau a hoʻokuʻu paha i ka pilina. He nui nā mea kōkua e kūpono ana i hoʻokahi kūlana wale nō, no laila, hāʻawi ʻo Dualcon i nā mea hoʻohana e hoʻololi i nā ʻano hana ma nā ʻanuʻu maʻalahi liʻiliʻi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Dualcon Hana Nui: Mea Kōkua Neʻe ʻAna i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Dualcon Hana Nui: Mea Kōkua Neʻe ʻAna he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā Dualcon Hana Nui: Mea Kōkua Neʻe ʻAna no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Dualcon is a versatile mobility device that combines a walker (for independent movement) and an electric-assisted scooter. It simplifies operation while allowing users to switch modes based on different situations, ensuring effortless independence and enhancing daily mobility, comfort, and convenience.
Dimensions & Packaging: overall length: 1155mm width: 670mm height: 980mm
walker length: 690mm width: 670mm height: 980mm
Production Technology: To ensure a more stable connection between the front (walker) and the rear (electric mobility scooter), three fixed positioning points are used to secure both ends. These include a pin with a screw structure, a clamp that secures the walker by adjusting up and down, and a latch similar to a train coupler that connects the front and rear ends. Users can switch modes as needed through a few simple steps or with electronic assistance.
Inspiration: Although traditional assistive devices have their functions, they often lack flexibility and adaptability when used in different scenarios. Many of these devices are designed for specific conditions, making it difficult for users to transition smoothly between different environments or activities. As a result, they may not effectively address the diverse mobility challenges faced by individuals in their daily lives.
Project Duration: The project started in July 2024 and finished in January 2025 ,the project implemented in Shih Chien University.
Operation Flow: When users need to combine the walker with the mobility scooter, they first align the walker with the scooter’s designated track and slide it into position. Then, by rotating the locking pin, they secure the front and rear sections, preventing any shaking or detachment during use. Finally, pressing the slide button activates the pedal mechanism, fully connecting the walker and scooter, ensuring that the user’s feet remain stable. Once these steps are completed, the user can drive the mobility scooter, making it suitable for long-distance travel, such as shopping, strolling, or moving around a community.

If the user want to switch back to walker mode, they can easily follow the separation process. First, they hold the lock key and rotate the pin to release the walker’s fixation. Then, pressing the slide button moves the pedal backward, creating the necessary space for detachment. Finally, the user stands in the space created by the retracted pedal and pushes the walker forward to separate it from the scooter. This allows the user to utilize the walker independently for short-distance walking without relying on the scooter, enhancing flexibility.

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