Science & Technology
ITB Wheelchair

Abdul Luky Shofi’ul Azmi, a Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) student, designed a wheelchair for the disabled capable of making a quick turn, a 360-degree turn, and even moving in reverse. It is called Kroman, an acronym for Kursi Roda Mekanik Mandiri (independent mechanical wheelchair). The wheelchair, which costs only Rp2.5 million, won first prize at the March 2007 National Innovation Contest. l

YEAR IN RE

Subscribe to continue reading.
We craft news with stories.

For the benefits of subscribing to Digital Tempo, See More

The Best Choice

Rp 54.945/Month

Active for 12 Months, Rp 659.340

• *You Save -Rp 102.000
• *Guaranteed update of up to 52 Editions of Tempo Magazine

Subscribe

Rp 64.380/Month

Active Every Month Cancel Anytime

• *Free for the first month if using a Credit Card

Subscribe

See Other Packages

Already a Subscribed? Log in here
To receive daily news by Email, Sign up for Tempo ID.