ENGR110/210: Perspectives in Assistive Technology

Student teams have chosen a problem experienced by individuals with disabilities and have been working to research, brainstorm, design, fabricate, and test a prototype device or software to meet an identified need.

Each student project team will give an informal presentation on the progress of their project.

The student teams' presentations will include the following points:

Introduction of team members including team and project names
Background, statement and magnitude of problem
Interviews with project suggestors and potential users who would benefit from a solution
Identification / determination of need
Research of existing solutions and discussion of their limitations
Brainstorm activities: description and visualization of design concepts considered and prototypes built
Description of preferred design: technical feasibility, engineering difficulty, estimated cost, user acceptance, functionality, performance, safety considerations, tradeoffs, etc
Current project activities and status, including challenges encountered
Plans for the remainder of the quarter

The overall quality of the presentation and the design concept will be judged by the teaching team, community members, and other students using the following metrics:

Delivery: enthusiasm, confidence, energy, volume
Process: problem identification, background research, design concepts brainstormed and prototyped, project progress
Presentation: clarity, organization, and completeness of the information presented
Design: creativity, originality, functionality of the design concepts and the likelihood they will meet the user's needs

Individuals evaluating the team project presentations will have the opportunity to provide their comments:

What did the team learn, what are your LIKES and WISHES about what they did, and what are your recommendations, suggestions, and advice for the team?
Please provide comments and suggestions about the course, projects, and presentation process.

Team Walrus!
3D Printing of Tactile Graphics and Objects

Anya Agarwal

Shaheen Jeeawoody

Maya Yamane

Project: Design and document the foundations of an online collaborative accessible database library of physical learning tools, 3D printable objects, and tactile graphics for use in education.

Team All-Play
Magical Bridge Playground Project

Julia Landauer

Jojo Ortiz

Project: Explore designs to address the following issues, creating a safe, fun, accessible, and inclusive park serving all children and their parents.

Team AccessEdu
Educational Activities for Children with Disabilities

Yaya Campbell

Cynthia Day

Luke deWilde

Project: Investigate and develop new educational activities appropriate for children with disabilities. This may include mechanical and/or computer software solutions that will provide interactive access for these learners.

Team Triathlon Prosthetics
Triathlon Project with Gary Berke

Chase Disher

Alex Fritzinger-Pittman

Project: Design a cleat / pedal system that will allow use of a running prosthesis during the bike portion of a triathlon. This will allow for faster and safer transitioning from the bike to the run portion and eliminates the need for a sport-specific prosthesis. The cleat system must be easily attached and detached from the running prosthesis to allow running without interference. The pedal system must be stable enough to allow standing up while cycling, but allow adequate degrees of freedom to transition from sit to stand.

Team Fun for Everyone
Magical Bridge Playground Project

Angel Jimenez

Victoria Robles

Charlie Rosas

Project: Explore designs to address the following issues, creating a safe, fun, accessible, and inclusive park serving all children and their parents.

Team Lizmat Design
Customize the Wheelchair

Elizabeth Matus

Project: Explore ways to add a personal aesthetic to wheelchairs.

Team Pimp Your Ride
Customize the Wheelchair

Katherine Cheng

Jenny Wilde

Project: Explore ways to add a personal aesthetic to wheelchairs.

Cathriona's Crew
Project for Austin Carey's Sister

Austin Carey

Katie Jarve

Eric Mochalski

Project:

Team Backer Uppers
Wheelchair Backup Alert

Iqbal Bakhsh

Jason Gonzalez

Project: Explore mechanical or electronic designs to provide rearward visibility and warning while backing up.

All In
Magical Bridge Playground Project

Kori Carter

Spenser Linney

Project: Explore designs to address the following issues, creating a safe, fun, accessible, and inclusive park serving all children and their parents.

Team FLOW
Asthma Control Project

Poni Bepo

Danielle Simms

Richie Tran

Project: Explore ways to change the design or features of traditional flow meters and apps that would make them more attractive and fun for children to use.

Team ChairPacx
Project for Ladidi Garba's Sister