Tools: Jira, iterative design methodology, SolidWorks, Figma, Figjam
Collaborators: Bhavneet Bola, Annelise Pageau, Eve Zhang, Vanessa Chen, Trisha Shankara
<aside> đź’ˇ For the first year biomedical design project, I worked in a team of 5 to design a scissor scooter exercise solution for children suffering from L1 paraplegia.
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The problem space we were asked to consider was:
Individuals who use wheelchairs due to lower limb mobility issues, such as spinal cord injuries, face significant challenges in meeting recommended exercise levels, leading to muscular and aerobic deconditioning and weight-related health issues. These barriers include accessibility issues, cost constraints, and a lack of awareness about suitable exercise options, which are especially critical to ensure long-term health.
After completing our own research and delving deep into this issue, we came to the realization that the lack of exercise is especially an issue among young children, leading to long term impacts, such as complications within the cardiovascular system, and more.
We decided to focus our project around building an exercise solution for children.
<aside> đź’ˇ Situation Impact Statement:
Therefore, there is a need to design a system to be used by individuals with lower spinal cord injuries—specifically children ages 9 to 14 affected by paraplegia—to allow for a safe and entertaining aerobic activity that is a durable solution in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
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Engineering requirements for the design include that it should: