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The first challenge was to design 'The Grabber' to help wheelchair or bed-ridden users achieve more independence in day-to-day activities, like picking up small items or pulling up socks.
- The second challenge was to design the 'wheelchair load-carrying system' by providing a solution to enable wheelchair users to carry personal objects and medical items about with them in a safe and practical way.
Meet the teams

Military Air & Information, Warton & Samlesbury team 'Elevation'
Military Air & Information Apprentice Innovation Challenge team Elevation with their design of the Grabber called 'Exograb'
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Military Air & Information, Warton & Samlesbury team 'Abiliti'
Military Air & Information Apprentice Innovation Challenge team Abiliti with their wheelchair-load carrying system design
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Maritime Submarines Barrow in Furness, Team Grip'n'Grab
Maritime Submarines Apprentice Innovation Challenge, Grip'n'Grab with their design of 'the Grabber'
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Land, Glascoed, Team Glascoed
Munitions 'Team Glascoed' with their design of the grabber
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Maritime Submarines, Barrow in Furness Team 'Endeavour'
Maritime Submarines' 'Team Endeavour' with their design of the wheelchair load carrying system
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Maritime Naval Ships, Glasgow team 'Clydebuilt'
Naval Ships team 'Clydebuilt' with their wheelchair load carrying system design
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Electronic Systems, Rochester team 'CyberReach'
Electronic Systems team 'CyberReach' with their design of the grabber
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Maritime Services, Portsmouth, Team Portsmouth
Maritime Services 'Team Portsmouth' with their design of the grabber
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