Child's Vehicle

The Child's Vehicle is a powered cart designed to be an electric toy vehicle for children with poor dexterity and motor ability. The cart is a standard electric child's vehicle with a modified joystick control and a backrest. The joystick has a plastic plate mounted on top and four plastic discs mounted on each corner. The modified joystick allows the vehicle to be controlled with simple palm and forearm movement. This battery powered vehicle has two motors, six wheels, and is chain driven. PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT: Designed by paul Cermak for children with poor hand or arm strength and coordination who can not easily operate the joystick control on an electric car. The above modifications allow the child to use this standard toy for entertainment and therapy. DIMENSIONS: Control plate is 5.5 x 5.5 inches square, and discs are 2 inches in diameter.