CAMAS —Group 2471, a robotics team Of college students from the Camas, Hockinson and Washougal school districts used its design, machining, programming and enterprise expertise to create A system for aiding Individuals with accidents or completely different bodily disabilities.
The power Pivot is A transportable motorized disk Which will assist caregivers changering particular persons with restricted mobility between wheelchairs, seats and beds. In distinction to current change disks, the Power Pivot provides rotation To maneuver the affected person with out having to twist or apply strain.
The highschool team is assembling and promoting Power Pivots for $160 plus delivery by way of An internet website, powerpivotdisk.com. Power Pivots are constructed for every particular person upon request. They’re designed to be pretty priced, with any revenue directed to assist STEM education Regionally.
“The power Pivot enterprise has been An unimaginable alternative for team members To return forward to study and use their expertise whereas creating one factor Which will actually assist A lot Of people,” said Zach Ager, Vice chairman of the team.