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The ability of KM’s assistive devices to withstand the strains and pressures of operating in a developing country environment has underpinned all the R&D that Steve Williams, (one of the founding KCDC members) and his team have undertaken.
The KM journey began back in 2021 and has evolved over the last 3.5 years to reach the point we are now at – our first two production models of a 4 and a 3-wheeler wheelchair, designed across three frame and seat sizes to provide the correct posture and alignment for the child or young adult.
Nearly all of the bamboo joints and metal fabricated parts have been stress and strength-tested to withstand the parameters issued by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO).
Throughout KM’s R&D and testing journey, the team has paid close attention to the strength and durability of the componentry and the inevitable subsequent repairs. All of KM’s assistive devices are locally fabricated in the workshop by local craftsmen and designed to be repaired by local technicians or in the local motorcycle workshops found in every village and trading centre.
Bamboo is one of the key raw materials used in the production of KM’s assistive devices. With ever-increasing scrutiny and environmental compliance imposed on companies and organisations, bamboo helps KM play its part in the transition to using sustainable and environmentally friendly inputs / raw materials.