EZ Stretch

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 […]

The Sensory Studio: Facilitated art engagement for children with cerebral palsy

Developers: Amy Cheng and Alex Guevara

Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves

ABSTRACT

Children with disabilities are often unable to participate in classroom art activities due to the barriers that typical classroom equipment pose. This project was intended to facilitate art engagement in a pre-kindergarten classroom in downtown Durham. The final device is a fully adjustable and […]

Hang 10: a prosthetic adaptation for shoulder disarticulation

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 […]

Bubble Chaser: Insulin Reservoir Filling Device for People with Visual Impairments

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 […]

DECI Box Builders

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 […]

One Thing Straight: A Posture Monitoring and Alert System

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 […]

Wax On, Wax Off: An Assistive Dispensing Device for Workers with Cognitive Limitations

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 […]

Rub-a-Dub: An Interactive Laundry Assistant

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 […]

Eye Spy: A device to assist with insertion of insulin catheter needles

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 […]

Rainbows at Orange Enterprises: Building a Color Blindness Test Kit

Designers:Janet Saldana and Josh Wu

Advisor: Lauren Spencer, Denise Moody, DeeDee French

Supervising Professor: Kevin Caves

Abstract

Orange Enterprises services people in the community with disabilities by giving them jobs and the opportunity to earn money. One of the more difficult jobs currently involves making color blindness test kits. The high levels of judgement and […]