Project Showcase
AbilityHacks is dedicated to address unmet disability challenges through a variety of projects.
Below you'll find some of our ongoing and past projects.
Current Projects
Bed Voice Controller
The voice command interface provides individuals with limited mobility the ability to control a hospital bed effortlessly and intuitively using their voice.
Off-road Handcyle
An all-terrain handcycle designed for ultimate control and agility. Featuring a leaning mechanism that enhances stability and allows riders to smoothly navigate rough and uneven terrain.
Open-Source
e-Stim development
Building on and testing OpenXStim, an open-source electrical stimulator unit designed by Monzurul Alam, for educational purposes.
Past Projects
Backcountry Wheelchair
Off-road wheelchair designed to enable wheelchair users to access and navigate challenging off-road trails with ease and confidence.
Jason's Blog
Wayfinder for Blind Sailors
A way-finding system to help blind sailors traverse around the South Beach Marina and South Beach Yacht Club of San Francisco
In collaboration with:
Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors
Stanford's CS+Social Good
UC Berkeley's Fung Fellowship
Brake Pedal Mod
A member had to switch braces to drive because their everyday brace didn't fit the brake pedal position. After re-welding the brake pedal, they could use their everyday brace for driving.
Surfing Ankle
A member with a below the knee amputation wanted a more versatile ankle for surfing, so they designed one using machinable nylon and aluminum components.
Weekend Projects
Custom sewn handcycling quad gloves
3D-printed earplug insertion tool [thingiverse]
3D-printed universal cuff for serving spoon [thingiverse]
Sturdy wheelchair phone mount
Laser-cut wheelchair button guard
