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Assistive Device for Manually Handicapped Workers (John Brown University)
Jesse Griffith & Ryan Thomas ABSTRACT We worked with the Elizabeth Richardson Center, Inc. in Springdale, Arkansas, who assists physically and developmentally handicapped individuals in a variety of ways. The vocational development segment of ERC employs handicapped individuals in various tasks. The major task accomplished by the handicapped employees at ERC is the separation and […]
Analysis, Testing, and Design of a Low-Cost Prosthetic Foot (University of Arkansas)
Nicholas Galuska, Andrew Buchta, Brandon Long, Shane Weindel ABSTRACT Natural disasters are occurring everyday across the globe, these claim the lives and livelihood of many individuals and families, especially in poorer regions of the world where if there is access to necessary medical care it is difficult to afford. Because of this there are […]
Wireless Sip and Puff Switch for Computer Access (University of Arkansas)
By David McNaughton on June 13, 2012 in 2012, Computer Applications & Communication, Student Design Challenge Finalists
This project, Wireless Sip & Puff switch for computer access, came from an interest in improving the way that a person with a severe disability clicks the mouse when using alternative access methods.
The Easy-Reach Bookbag [Duke University]
AUTHORS Auriel August, Ophelia Chua, Jesse Liu, Kartik Pawar ABSTRACT This device was designed to provide independence to a middle-school aged client with TAR syndrome in the classroom and around school. The device is pulled behind the user, and supports the weight of its contents independently, reducing stress on the client’s joints. The device […]
IPSIHAND BRAVO: An Improved EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface for Hand Motor Control Rehabilitation [Washington University in St. Louis]
By David McNaughton on June 13, 2012 in 2012, Computer Applications & Communication, Tech for Cognitive & Sensory Impairments
Mark Wronkiewicz, Charles Damian Holmes, Jenny Liu, Elizabeth Russell, Colleen Rhoades, Jason Dunkley, Thane Somers ABSTRACT Stroke and other nervous system injuries can damage or destroy hand motor control and greatly upset daily activities. Brain computer interfaces (BCIs) represent an emerging technology that bypasses damaged nerves to restore basic motor function and provide more effective rehabilitation. […]
Multisource Data Collection for Sleep Disorder Studies (Widener University)
Daniel Santosusso, Elvin Izaguirre, and Michael Malkoun ABSTRACT: The goal of this project is to develop a portable and affordable device to collect multisource physiological and environmental data for sleep disorder study. Millions of Americans suffer from various sleep disorders with very few of them being able to afford or even have a sleep laboratory […]
Low-Cost Adjustable Prosthetic Leg (Louisiana Tech University)
Jenee’ C. Jordan, Clint L. Beaird, Lauren E. McCalmont, and Kyle D. Neufeld designed a low cost adjustable prosthetic limb with a detachable carbon fiber resin composite (CFRC) foot for children in developing countries.
AudiBall (Louisiana Tech University)
Aawaz Shrestha, Andrew Macaluso, Sierra Irwin, and John Dighton ABSTRACT Popular among all age groups, baseball surely is America’s favorite pastime. However, people who are visually impaired do not have the opportunity to indulge in this exciting game. Accordingly, to solve this problem, a design of a better baseball is imminent, in order to help […]
The Light Sabre (Duke University)
Abstract Wheelchair fencing is a recognized Paralympic sport practiced in 26 countries1 but is not very common in the area. Our client recently began participating in the sport and lacked the funding to purchase the fencing frames currently used in international competition. Therefore, she practiced without securing herself to anything, which was unsafe and put […]
Using Smartphone Technology to Bring Intelligent Text-To-Speech to the Nonverbal Disabled Community (UMass Lowell)
Ken Cramer & Matt Campelli ABSTRACT Our nonverbal client maintains a small degree of independence in his daily life through the use of American Sign language, but is generally unable to easily communicate with others. Our solution to this problem was an iOS app that turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a mobile text-to-speech […]