Smart 3-Wheel Bike: technical support for disabled entrepreneurs

Technology is a crucial aspect of starting a business, particularly for disabled entrepreneurs who may face additional challenges due to their disabilities. Entrepreneurship has become a preferred field of employment for disabled people, primarily due to a lack of other employment opportunities. However, the current technology available for disabled entrepreneurs is insufficient, and they may not be able to compete effectively in the business world. Compared to non-disabled individuals, disabled people have lower labor market participation rates, which limits their opportunities for employment. Running a business can be challenging for anyone, but disabled people often face additional obstacles that make it harder for them to succeed. Due to their disabilities, they may require specific technology or technical assistance to help them grow their business. The Smart 3-Wheel Bike was developed to provide better facilities to disabled entrepreneurs, making it easier for them to organize and operate their businesses competitively. The process of developing this product is based on three phases: the analysis phase, the design and development phase, and finally the implementation and evaluation phase. In the analysis and evaluation phases, two case studies were conducted on the needs and acceptance of the prototype. The findings from the two case studies indicated that the development of the Smart 3-Wheel Bike for disabled entrepreneurs was able to fulfill the disabled entrepreneurs’ needs, and people with disabilities accept this technology in running their businesses.