David OuによるForcemech Ultralite G20 Pro 折りたたみ式電動車椅子

David OuによるForcemech Ultralite G20 Pro 折りたたみ式電動車椅子は、プロダクトエンジニアリング・テクニカルデザインコンペティションカテゴリーにおける非常に権威ある2026 A' Design Award 金賞の優れた受賞作品です。

金エンジニアリング· 2026

Forcemech Ultralite G20 Pro 折りたたみ式電動車椅子

デザイナー： David Ou

クライアント: Forcemech International LLC

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Forcemech Ultralite G20 Pro 折りたたみ式電動車椅子について

Forcemech Ultralite G20 Proは、日常の移動を支える折りたたみ式電動車椅子です。フレームにはカーボンファイバー製モノコック構造を採用し、軽量でありながら高い剛性を実現しています。バッテリーを除く本体重量は約25ポンドで、耐荷重は最大300ポンドに対応します。コンパクトな折りたたみ構造により、収納や持ち運びが容易です。操作部は手の届きやすい位置に配置され、滑らかな加速、旋回、停止が可能です。シートのジオメトリーは、長時間の使用時における疲労を軽減するよう設計されています。本デザインは、移動に制約のある方々の自立、安全性、そして快適性を支えます。

受賞

A' Design Award 金賞について

Forcemech Ultralite G20 Pro 折りたたみ式電動車椅子は、まさに素晴らしく傑出した第一級のデザインに授与される、計り知れないほど権威ある評価である A' Design Award 金賞の受賞作品です。金賞の受賞作品は、きわめて革新的で、先見性に富み、きらびやかに輝く創造物であり、デザイナーの天才性、叡智、卓越した技量を映し出しています。Forcemech Ultralite G20 Pro 折りたたみ式電動車椅子は、最も称賛される、流行を牽引する記念碑的な発明であり、前例のない価値をもたらすことが期待されます。この A' Design Award 金賞を受賞したデザインは、壮観で尊敬されるプロジェクトであり、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術の境界に大きく寄与し、それを前進させます。Forcemech Ultralite G20 Pro 折りたたみ式電動車椅子は、強い欲求を生み出し、情熱を呼び覚まし、創造性を促し、私たちを引きつけます。

デザインの裏側

プレスキット

デザイナーが提供するクレジット、チームメンバー、技術的な詳細。

独自の特性: This power wheelchair enhances daily mobility through structural stability, ergonomic comfort, and intuitive usability. A lightweight, rigid frame improves handling and portability, while engineered seating geometry reduces fatigue during extended use for confident everyday travel and easier storage. Refined detailing, durable materials, and a compact folding structure set it apart from conventional mobility devices, supporting independence, safety, and long-term comfort.
寸法とパッケージ: Specifications

Power chair weight (without battery): 25 lbs

Maximum weight capacity: 300 lbs

Maximum climbing slope: 12°

Maximum speed: 4 mph

Maximum travel distance: 10–15 miles

Unfolded dimensions (L × W × H): 36.5" × 22.5" × 36"

Folded dimensions (L × W × H): 29" × 10" × 28.5"

Armrest height (from ground): 28.5"

Seat height (from ground): 19.5"

Seat cushion size (L × W × H): 18" × 17" × 0.6"

Ground clearance: 1.3"

Frame material: Carbon fiber

Wheel material: Polyurethane

Front wheel size (diameter × width): 6.5" × 1.6"

Rear wheel size (diameter × width): 10.5" × 1.6"

Turning radius: 34.25"
タグ: Ultralite G20, Power wheelchair, Carbon fiber wheelchair, Lightweight mobility device, Foldable wheelchair, lightweight mobility design, Assistive technology, Independent living
製造技術: The Ultralite G20 was developed around a 100% carbon fiber monocoque frame architecture, marketed as the Carboflexion™ structure, to achieve high stiffness with reduced overall weight. The realization process focused on structural integration, weight optimization, and compact folding geometry. Production considerations include precision carbon fiber layup, reinforced load-bearing joints, integrated battery housing, and compact drivetrain packaging to balance portability, durability, and daily-use reliability.
デザインの課題: The main challenge was reducing overall weight without compromising structural integrity, foldability, or daily-use durability. Creatively, the project required balancing premium material expression with practical mobility needs. Technically, the use of a full carbon fiber frame introduced constraints in load distribution, joint reinforcement, manufacturability, and cost control. The work also had to respond to real user expectations for portability, reliability, and safe long-term performance.
リサーチ: Type of Research: applied product and user-centered mobility research. Research Objectives: reduce weight, improve portability, and maintain structural reliability. Methodology: iterative industrial design and engineering validation. Data Collection and Research Tools Used: user feedback, dimensional studies, material analysis, and prototype evaluation. Participants or Experiments: internal product teams and real-use handling tests. Results: a lighter carbon fiber mobility platform. Insights and Impacts: weight reduction improves usability and transport. Effect of the Research in Real-Life Phenomena such as Business, Society and Design Itself: supports accessibility, product adoption, and practical innovation in mobility design.
インスピレーション: This project was inspired by the growing need for mobility solutions that support long-term daily use in aging populations and individuals with limited mobility. Research into user behavior revealed that discomfort, fatigue, and complex operation are common barriers to independence. The design is informed by ergonomic studies, material optimization, and structural engineering principles, aiming to balance comfort, safety, and ease of use while reducing physical strain and cognitive load.
プロジェクト期間: Project Started November 2023 in Houston USA and finished in December 2025 in Shenzhen China
オペレーションフロー: The power wheelchair is designed for simple, intuitive operation, allowing users to unfold, sit, and move with minimal effort. Controls are positioned for easy reach and clear understanding, enabling smooth acceleration, turning, and stopping. The folding structure transforms the chair into a compact form for storage or transport. Every interaction is designed to reduce physical strain, improve confidence, and support comfortable, independent daily mobility.
特許: Forcemech Copyrighted
Carboflexion™ 100% Carbon Fiber Monocoque Frame