Our philosophy

Open hardware for real-world field conditions.

If a wheelchair cannot be mended with local hardware and standard wrenches, it does not belong in the field. We design non-proprietary assistive technology for everyday community autonomy.

100%

open schematics

0

proprietary fasteners

5 yrs

uninterrupted design cycle

Workshop heritage

Co-designed beside rural clinics

We partner directly with humanitarian health NGOs, grassroots mutual aid networks, and independent users who need reliable gear that can be serviced locally without specialized tooling. Every device emerges from direct dialogue with physical therapists and disabled community organizers.

Our manufacturing relies on regionally sourced steel, sealed industrial bearings, and recycled structural polymers built to withstand dust, monsoon humidity, and years of daily use.

Engineering protocol

Four steps to field durability

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Ergonomic feedback

Standard hardware spec

Destructive field testing

Open documentation

Direct consultation with disabled community members and rural clinic directors to map physical requirements.

Designing exclusively around globally accessible fasteners, bearings, and structural tubing.

Simulating heavy daily transit across unpaved roads, humidity extremes, and prolonged mechanical stress.

Publishing complete step-by-step service manuals and CAD files openly under Creative Commons.

Our ethical pledge

Dignity is engineering hardware that adapts to the person, never forcing the person to adapt to the machine.