In this project, we examined several designs for a portable therapy device that aims to encourage children with low motor skills to improve their mobility through play. A team of design, engineering, and business students created and presented the product, named Band Toy, to the community. This design was recognized with 2 awards.
Students: Doug Huang, Erika Madison, Mathew Mack
The PlayMobile is a kit that adds mobility to pediatric standers for children with Cerebral Palsy, who often have difficulty exploring and playing independently due to medical equipment. The PlayMobile kit allows parents and therapists to adjust existing medical devices to enhance the child's independence in movement.
Students: Elizabeth Richardson, Spar Patton, Mike Kelly
This project focus on redesigning the hospital shroud that covers patients that have passed away, Most hospital shrouds are mad from metal and require up to two medical workers to lift and place the shroud over the dead body. This projects focused on making this process a lot lighter, with a collapsible design made with biodegradable and disposable materials.
Students: Yi Feng, Yue Zhang, Runhao Zhau
During Studio930 the first fully functional MoonPads prototypes were designed. The MoonPads are a series of interactive pads designed to engage children with autism in therapy activities. The pads are equipped with lights, sounds, and vibration patterns to guide children in games and different activities. The system is connected to an app that collectes data and allows therapist to calibrate and personalise activities for each group of students.
Students: Mathew Mack, Nick MIclette, Priyanka Bambarkar
