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126. MP WALKER -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a multifunctional walking support for individuals with balance, mobility and walking disabilities. The MP Walker allows the user to move side to side, forward, and backward with support. Additionally, the walker has a small seat for taking a rest. The MP Walker folds for storage and multiple assembly configurations are possible for different heights and positions. It also can be used a a reverse walker. TITLE: Advanced Walking. WEBS...[More Information]
     
     
127. MULTIPURPOSE KITCHEN BOARD -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a multipurpose kitchen board for individuals with grasping disabilities or who are one-handed. The Multipurpose Kitchen Board is designed to assist people with use of only one hand in the kitchen with food preparation tasks such as holding items in place while cutting and opening jars and bottles. The prototype is a cutting mat with a plastic enclosure that has an adjustable arm that can be locked onto either side of the board and at...[More Information]
     
     
128. MUNIVO: HAND MAP -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an electronic navigation aid worn on the hand that allows individuals who are blind or have low vision to "see" potential obstacles in their path. Designer Calin Giubega has created a the Munivo as a "hand map." The Munivo attaches to the hand by sliding the outside edge (opposite the thumb) of the palm of the hand into the open end of the device's "U" shape. Sensors are located at the end of the handle portion of the device the fits...[More Information]
     
     
129. MY VOICE ------ PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an American Sign Language (ASL) translator that uses video to capture and then interpret a person's sign language movements. Students at the University of Houston designed a device called MyVoice, an ASL translator that uses a video camera to capture a person's sign language movements. MyVoice is a portable device that incorporates a microphone, speaker, soundboard, video camera, and monitor. The device has a stand on the back that fo...[More Information]
     
     
130. NAVIGATION GLASSES FOR THE BLIND -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of glasses that allow users who are blind or have low vision navigate their environment. Navigation Glasses for the Blind is a pair of special glasses teamed with an earpiece and a microphone. It helps the individual who is blind or has low vision to visualize their surroundings. Sensors in the glasses pick up the elements around the person and provide auditory feedback to represent the surrounding environment. A microphone built into t...[More Information]
     
     
131. NAVIGATIONAL AIDS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED (NAVI) -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an adapted Kinect sensor to help improve the indoor navigation of individuals with visual disabilities. Engineering students at the University of Konstanz in Germany have developed a prototype to improve indoor navigation for individuals with visual impairment using the Microsoft Kinect camera, a vibrotactile waistbelt, and markers from the AR-Toolkit. Navigational Aids for the Visually Impaired (NAVI), consists of a helmet-mounted K...[More Information]
     
     
132. NEW RULE -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of ruler that will allow individuals with low vision to read smaller units of measurements such as centimeters and millimeters on the ruler. The New Rule has larger numbers on higher contrast measurement bars. A sliding pointer runs along the center of the ruler, displaying the millimeter measurement as numbers, again on a high contrast background, on a wheel inside the pointer's housing. An arm inside the slider rests against the track...[More Information]
     
     
133. NO HANDS 3D VIDEO GAME DEVICE -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an eye-gaze 3D video gaming device which allows users with mobility disabilities to perform various commands easier and faster. Eye-gaze systems bounce infrared light from LEDs at the bottom of the computer monitor and track an individual’s eye movements using stereo infrared cameras. This new system can calculate where on the screen a user is looking, and has an accuracy of about five millimeters. While including traditional point a...[More Information]
     
     
134. NON-POWERED WHEELS TO POWERED -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of an attachable device which converts a non-motorized wheelchair into a motorized wheelchair similar to wheelchair design used by the pop-culture comic book icon of Professor Xavier form the X-Men franchise. Created by Ju Hyun Lee from Yanko Design the device attaches to any standard wheelchair providing instant motorized power. This device has potential uses for hospitals, nursing homes, physical therapy centers, and for the average w...[More Information]
     
     
135. ODOR MENU -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a restaurant menu for individuals who are blind or have low vision to order food by providing the smells of the foods offered in place of pictures. The Odor Menu is an electronic menu enhanced with a braille menu and the smells of each dish offered on the menu. This small oval device has an electric active plastic screen that can display refreshable braille and a small vent near the bottom that can emit the odors of the dish currentl...[More Information]
     
     
136. OMNIFER -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of duel-purpose cover for the Apple iPad™ that doubles as a Braille reader for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Designed by Jayson D’Alessandro for the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDEA) Awards, The Omnifer is an innovative cover for the iPad that transforms the iPad’s touch screen into Braille. The Omnifer is a light-weight three-panel flip design cover that allows users to switch between Braille mode and stand...[More Information]
     
     
137. ONE-HAND DRIVING DEVICE ------ PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a device that allows drivers with disabilities steer, accelerate, change gears and brake with one hand. Users with reduced hand strength can easily use this device since it is completely electronically controlled—no mechanics are involved. To simulate the natural haptic feedback provided by a mechanical steering wheel, motors have been added to the device to simulate those sensations. The ease in which the device is operated can also b...[More Information]
     
     
138. ONE-HANDED X-BOX CONTROL JOYSTICK -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a one-handed, X-Box control joystick to enable an individual with limited or no mobility in his or her arm to interact with X-Box video games. The standard X-Box controller requires two hands to play a game while this new design implements every function on the paddle in a configuration that can be operated with one hand. The final product, One-Handed X-Box Control Joystick, was constructed by modifying a store-bought joystick to include all of th...[More Information]
     
     
139. OUTDOOR PLAY ACTIVITY CENTER --- PROTOTYPE --- PURPOSE: To design a sensory-stimulating outdoor play activity center for children with limited physical and cognitive abilities. The prototype frame structure consists of five activity stations and nine different activities. The frame structure is weatherproof, height-adjustable, and can be easily dismantled for storage. Activities are designed to stimulate the visual, auditory, and tactile senses. Components are interchangeable and removable for cleaning or storage. The frame...[More Information]
     
     
140. OUTFEET -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a prosthetic leg that addresses the unique needs of women with leg amputation. Outfeet is a prosthetic limb designed to replicate the look and workings of the female silhouette and muscle structure. Outfeet aims to be not only a medical device but a fashion accessory as well. The leg has bones and flexible skins that can be stretched onto its carbon fiber body. The body gives Outfeet the volume and silhouette of a leg without comprom...[More Information]
     
     
141. P.A.W.S. WHEELCHAIR The P.A.W.S. Wheelchair is a prototype all-terrain powered wheelchair designed for indoor or outdoor use by individuals with mobility disabilities. This six-wheel drive wheelchair has parallel all wheel steering (PAWS), which allows it to travel on sand or rough trails and up steep grades, and also to navigate tight office space and public facilities. The seat and all of the wheels share a common linkage that allows them to rotate relative to the frame while remaining parallel to one another. FR...[More Information]
     
     
142. PAIN CHIP -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an implantable chip capable of canceling the pain signals sent from the spine to the brain for individuals with spinal cord injury and/or chronic pain. Researchers from Australia have created a chip designed for individuals who suffer from chronic pain. The chip will be inserted into the body, along with a biocompatible device, and the two devices will be sewn into a 1.22-millimeter wide polymer yarn that is merged with electronic wi...[More Information]
     
     
143. PARAFREE WHEELCHAIR -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a minimalist wheelchair for individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury who are looking for a functional, stylish, and sporty mobility solution that provides a little extra workout throughout the day. Parafree is a minimalistic wheelchair with a unique frame structure designed to compel individuals with paraplegia to maintain constant balance, encouraging abdominal, back and core muscle training. T...[More Information]
     
     
144. PEEPO GPS DEVICE FOR USE WITH GUIDE DOGS -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype GPS device system for individuals with visual-impairment and/or blindness can use with a guide dog for greater mobility and freedom getting around new and unfamiliar territories. Since guide dogs usually come trained for individuals to use while getting around the local neighborhood, this can be limiting to mobility and independence to individuals with disabilities when exploring new and unfamiliar territories. The Peepo GPS Device give...[More Information]
     
     
145. PEG RESTRAINED INTRINSIC MUSCLE EVALUATOR (PRIME) -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: A device to measure intrinsic hand muscle strength was created as a senior project by undergraduates at Rice University. Hoping to improve upon current hand strength evaluation techniques, the Peg Restrained Intrinsic Muscle Evaluator (PRIME) was developed. PRIME can use by medical professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical interventions and diagnose neuromuscular degenerative diseases. The device consists of a pegboard restraint, a force transd...[More Information]
     
     
146. PEGASUS -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of a stand up wheelchair for individuals with paraplegia or mobility disabilities. One goal of this prototype, Pegasus, is to break away from the negative images and appearances of current wheelchairs. Pegasus allows for an efficient movement into the upright position. A manual actuation in combination with an electric drive motor with gyroscopic sensors (inspired by the Segway) allows the user to maneuver in very small spaces. TITLE: ...[More Information]
     
     
147. PEGO FINGER FRIENDLY CUTTING BOARD -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an adjustable cutting board for individuals with fine motor, neurological or upper extremity disabilities. Pego is designed to be an all-in-one cutting board solution. The design consists of a cutting surface, secured knife and pegs that are used to hold food in place while the user chops, dices and minces and keeps fingers out of harm's way. The pegs can be moved into a variety of configurations, allowing the user to place the items...[More Information]
     
     
148. PERMOVEH (Personal Mobile Vehicle) -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To create a prototype of a personal mobility vehicle for individuals with lower extremity or mobility disabilities or spinal cord injury. The Permoveh (from Personal Mobile Vehicle) is a powered wheelchair alternative developed by Komori Masaharu, an associate professor from Kyoto University. The Permoveh uses a wheel-in-wheel system that allows the vehicle to travel diagonally and laterally with no need for turning space. The prototype allows wheelchair use...[More Information]
     
     
149. PICTURE PHONE -------- CUSTOMIZED ADAPTATION --------- PURPOSE: To develop a prototype telephone that relies on photographs of the user’s regular contacts to dial the desired phone number for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Warren Goodland; a British masters candidate in Design Research for Disability, has developed a system where the photographs of the user's regular contacts are placed in a special peripheral attached to the phone. The user, by touching either the photo or the holder then dials the...[More Information]
     
     
150. PLAN.B -------- PROTOTYPE --------- PURPOSE: To design a prototype of an electronic refreshable map of the urban environment for individuals who are blind or have low vision. A German designer has developed plan.b, a digital street map projected onto a refreshable tactile display to provide a tactile representation of surroundings to the visually impaired to aid a person to navigate safely. It also offers additional audio information by pressing the displayed structures as well. The plan.b provides imp...[More Information]
     
     

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