Through digital fabrication and open source technologies, OpenRampette team co-designed a visible but protected mobile ramp which can be positioned outside of any shop. Together with the device, they also implemented a doorbell receiver to notify the shopkeeper with light, sound or vibration for any assistance request.
Developed by: WeMake makerspace and Municipality of Milan
When: 2015
Where: Milan, Italy
Main actors involved: Makers, shopkeepers and people with disabilities
Topics: Mobility, Co-design
Photo from: http://rampette.opencare.cc/blog/2017/08/04/incontro-27-08-finissage/