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Developers: Richard Chen & Maria Vachaparambil Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract Our client is a social butterfly that loves to be involved in as much as she can. She used to participate in a plethora of activities ranging from swimming to zumba and could walk with the help of her walker up to a few […] Developers: Marisha Madhira and Nick Sieja Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract The use of In-Home Oxygen Therapy has revolutionized treatment options for patients with diseases like COPD and Emphysema. The use of an Oxygen Concentrator to provide supplemental oxygen improves quality of life for patients, but the convenience of this method is limited by the […] Developers: Lucas Hoffmann, Juan Velasquez Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves
Abstract Each year, approximately 185,000 Americans undergo amputation of a limb [1]. Our client is part of that group of people as she has had a complete amputation of her right arm. As a result of the surgery, her right side is approximately […] Developers: Edward Liang and Sharon Sangermano Advisors: Nancy Lelle-Michel, RN Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves
Abstract Our client has type I diabetes and must fill her insulin reservoir every two to three days. However, her retinopathy has made it difficult for her to locate and purge air bubbles in the reservoir. When introduced to […] Developers: Lindsay Hulley and Yasiel Trujillo Advisors: Tara Moore Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract Mary is an adult female with mild intellectual disabilities, and Mark is an adult male with multiple physical and cognitive impairments. Both Mary and Mark are employees at DECI, a non-profit vocational rehabilitation program, where they currently do simple jobs […] Developers: Alexandra Kanaris, Katherine Lee, and Zoë Roecker Advisors: Darcy Cooper, PT Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves
Abstract Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects more than ten million people worldwide [1]. One prevalent symptom of PD is the loss of postural awareness and tendency to slouch forward. Our client was looking […] Developers: Matt Udelhofen, Yasha Saxena, Yash Bhatnagar Advisors: Tara Moore Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves Abstract This report covers the development of an assistive, automated wax dispensing device for a vocational rehabilitation center, Durham Exchange Club Industries (DECI). Workers at DECI are tasked with weighing out and packaging exactly 10.08 or 1.02 lbs of candle […] Developers: Anandita Ananthakumar, Karisma Desai, Niranjana Shashikumar Advisors: Andrew Scercy and Sarah Hartsock Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves
Abstract Severe intellectual disability affects life skills that include conceptual and practical skills. Our client Peter has severe intellectual disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and as a result has difficulty grasping the perception of […] Developers: Kailani Montane and Darshana Jaint Advisors: Brandi McDaniel and Sarah Hartsock Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves
Abstract Our client owns a home which is not wheelchair accessible, preventing people with wheelchairs from easily and safely entering the house. However, they did not want to build a permanent ramp which would use up the […] Developers: Hunter Hutchinson, Jenny Egerter Advisor: Nancy Lelle-Michel Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves
Abstract Proper insulin diffusion is crucial for successful blood sugar regulation in Type I diabetes. Our client has a visual impairment and peripheral neuropathy, meaning loss of sensation, in her fingers as a result of long-term diabetes and required the assistance […] |