Project Title: Mobility Support Unit for Handicapped Child
Sponsor: Infant Evaluation Program
Faculty Coach: Dr. Mary Frecker
Course: ME415W, Spring 2001
 

Team Members:

Bridget Coyle

Nik Iacono

Matt Jones

Mike Lacey

Mary Mastran
 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 

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    The Infant Evaluation Program challenged Forward Motion to design a Mobility Support Unit (MSU) to aid “Baby K”, a young client suffering from Weisenbacher-Zweymuller syndrome.  The physical limitations generated by this condition are a bent stature, weak arm and shoulder muscles, inability to grip with the fingers, and dwarf-like features.  Until recently, illness has prevented the client from much activity, resulting in a lack of physical stamina.  Additionally, the condition prognosis is unknown; therefore physical growth must be anticipated.  

    The Mobility Support Unit will only be used in the home and in the school interior environment for 6 hours per day.   In order for this device to be beneficial to our client, Forward Motion considered features that allow for safe and unassisted motion.  Adjustability, comfort, size, weight, and cost were analyzed to develop a device to aid the client’s walking ability, and consequently improve the client’s independence.  This independence will be found in the MSU.  

 
FURTHER INFORMATION

  Executive Summary
  Final Design
  Project Objectives
  Project Schedule
  Specifications and Critical Design Issues
  Results of Analysis

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