The Process
Key to the development process was ergonomic optimisation. Extensive user testing and anthropometric analysis informed the restraint’s dimensions, geometry, and actuation force. The result is a mechanism that can be operated comfortably by users with limited grip strength or reduced range of motion, without sacrificing robustness or security.
This project underscores how precision engineering and human-centred design can converge to create a product that not only meets regulatory requirements but sets a benchmark for safety, usability, and lifecycle performance in the mobility sector.
Over its 20-year deployment across the full Stannah range, the restraint has proven itself in terms of longevity, reliability, and serviceability. Its modular construction allows for straightforward maintenance, while the core design has required no fundamental alterations, demonstrating its resilience under real-world operating conditions and across diverse user profiles.