HEARD uses functional, reusable, and re-programmable RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) cards that trigger the playback of recorded speech associated with the card and its graphics.
Archive | 2017
Hippopeutic: A horse simulator for hippotherapy (Rice University)
We have built a mechanical hippotherapy device that simulates the motion of a horse and the experience of controlling a horse.
The Pik-Pokket: A device that easily removes cards from wallets (Western New England University)
The final design is an assistive device for people with diminished hand function that can limit the ability to remove a card, such as a credit card or a bank card, from a container, such as a wallet.
Music to Movement: An assistive music therapy device (University of British Columbia)
Music to Movement is a unique, data-driven music therapy designed to create a fun and engaging experience for patients working towards their recovery.
Washable: An interactive shower assistant(Stanford University)
We have designed our product, Washable, to facilitate autonomy in one of the most fundamental and intimate areas: personal hygiene.
AIDIR: A method to assist muscular rehabilitation (McGill University)
In order to facilitate the transition from the clinic to the home, we have implemented a cost-effective and portable system that is capable of sensing, recording, analyzing and sharing human kinetic information on the go.
SplintPal: A Monitor for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Splints (Johns Hopkins University)
The data collected by this device will offer a credible solution to quantify patient compliance and to aid clinicians and researchers in effectively treating patients and conducting studies, respectively.
Strider Hip Flexion Assist Device (The University of Texas at Dallas)
The aim of the Strider Hip Flexion Assist Device (HFAD) project is to create a wearable, low-profile orthotic device that provides energy to the hip during the early swing phase of the gait cycle and mitigates excessive hip rotation.
Wax On, Wax Off (Duke University)
The goal of this project is to create a device that will interpret the quantity of wax required to reach the precise target weight and aid our clients in hitting that amount without staff intervention.
Rowing Performance Monitor for Rowers with Visual Impairments (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
This device allows rowers with visual impairments to receive the same data during rowing competitions and practice that is previously only available on devices with a screen.