Team #14 Adaptive Equipment for Samantha Gillard Kevin Franzino Kelly O Neill Jeffrey Peterson
Overview Introduction and Purpose Optimal Designs Budget Progress Timeline Conclusion
Samantha and Rett s Syndrome Samantha Gillard is a 2 ½ year old with Rett Syndrome Symptoms typically include: lack of balance, repetitive hand motions (ticks), and inability to speak. Design devices to help the Sam enjoy life even more and
Previous Works -All of the projects have been previously created in some capacity. -Adaptive Position Chairs similar to the Anti-Tipping Adaptive Position Chair shown above, are available all over the world from websites like www.abledata.com -Many variations of Assisted Skiing Devices exist today, like the Piloted Dualski, available from Tessier. -Dorks have been throwing remote controls on their kid sisters outdated Power Wheels in their mothers basements since the technology has existed. Recently, they ve begun putting video footage up for us on www.youtube.com. -The innovation we will be bringing to them is the design to fit Samantha s tiny frame, as well as implementing further safety precautions, and in the case of the APC, allowing for Samantha s continued use over several years, via an adjustable frame.
Optimal Design: Adaptive Position Chair Purpose and Uses Subunits: Frame Acrylic tray tables Cushions-custom sculpted for posture. Pommel Harness and restraints
Optimal Design: Assistive Skiing Device Stroller-like carrier equipped with skis driven by an experienced skier at all times. Two positions of function: Skiing handle bar for the driver to balance and steer the rider Chairlift collapsed handle bar, raised seat. Board chairlift in similar manner to a human
Optimal Design: Ride-On Remote-Controlled Car Modified Fisher Price Power Wheels Radio controlled by Sam s parents while she safely enjoys the ride Components: RC communication: radio transmitter and receiver Accelerator control Steering control Safety: roll bar, harness
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Recent Progress: Ordering Power Wheels Radio Controller and Receiver Tubular Steel for APC purchased and test fitted. Obtained Teleboard and Snowboard for balance experimentation. Determined existing design s lateral balance is too unstable. Currently designing low profile outriggers. Updated SolidWorks drawing of APC to reflect the axial positioning pommel requested by the clients. Updated clients on design progress and obtained feedback about designs to guarantee satisfaction. Continued to research legality of ASD on a mountain to mountain basis.
To Do List: Revise MS Project to reflect recent changes to start dates. Fill out and submit Purchase Requisition forms for remaining materials and components. Revise and improve SolidWorks design of ASD to incorporate outriggers. Begin cutting, bending, and welding tubing for the APC and the ASD. Maintain communication with clients.
Timeline Project: Start: Completion: Lead: Comments: Adaptive Position Chair 2/24/2011 3/31/2011 Kelly Project is considered highest priority by Gillard family Assistive Skiing Device 1/18/2011 2/23/2011 Kevin Construction is aimed to be completed for use this winter Ride-On RC Car 1/18/2011 4/7/2011 Jeff Plentiful time was delegated to troubleshooting electronic components *All projects will be worked one by all team members. The project lead will be in charge of logistics and ensuring progress.
Conclusion Our goal is simple: design and build 3 pieces of equipment to better Sam s quality of life. Assistive Skiing Device and RC Power Wheels for year-round outdoor fun and activity. Adaptive Position Chair for improved day-to-day functionality.
Acknowledgements Geoff and Jenny Gillard Marek Wartenberg Dr. John Enderle Kerrie Wenzler, Emily Jacobs