Giving wheelchair users a lift

And they delivered, with a scissor lift - a compact lifting device that raises the wheelchair to the same height as the flat's floor, so that it can be wheeled straight in.

The students, who are pursuing a diploma in aeronautical engineering, did it as part of their final year project.

The team comprised Mr Lim Lu Xin, Mr Tan Jia Jing Roy, Mr Tan Jun Ren, Mr Dylan Kevin Conceicao and Mr Theng Wen Jun Clarence, all 19.

Their mentor, Mr Iain Choi, 35, got the ball rolling by telling them about a man he knew who had been struggling with getting his wheelchair-bound mother-in-law in and out of their flat.

The man, known only as Mr Lok, who is in his 50s, used a wooden ramp over the steps but it was too much effort. The team embarked on the project to help Mr Lok and others who face similar problems.

Mr Conceicao said: "We're very proud of our invention. Our group dynamics were very good and there was good teamwork." The team plans to install the lift in Mr Lok's flat by next month.

This article was first published on Jan 22, 2016.
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