Therapeutic Pedal Car

Designers: Amanda DeQuattro, Jamie Leong, David Houck, and Izundu Obi-onuoha

Client Coordinator: Dr. Melissa Scales

Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LaE77_jqFU

Figure 1: Therapeutic Pedal Car

INTRODUCTION

Our client is a four year old child with cerebral palsy who enjoys playing in a Little Tikes push car. However, because of his relative strength in […]

The Light Sabre

Designers: Matt Lerner, Robyn Schwartzman, Henry Shen

Client Coordinator: Jeff Kallio, Coach, Mid-South Fencers’ Club

Supervising Professors: Kevin Caves and Richard Goldberg

INTRODUCTION

Wheelchair fencing is a recognized Paralympic sport that was first introduced at the 1960 Games in Rome. Competitors’ wheelchairs are secured to a stationary frame on the ground, allowing for upper body […]

The Easy Reach Bookbag

Designers: Auriel August, Ophelia Chua, Jesse Liu, Kartik Pawar

Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs

Figure 1: The Easy Reach Bookbag

INTRODUCTION

Our client, a 13-year-old student with TAR syndrome, typically requires assistance carrying his books, laptop, and other supplies around school. The Easy Reach Bookbag is pulled behind the user and stands independently […]

The Bopper

Designers: Amogh Karnik, Dyuti Mahendru, Brittany Potter, Roshan Sadanani

Client Coordinator: Roger Schultz

Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs

Figure 1. The Bopper

Introduction

Students in Mr. Schultz’s classroom at Riverside High School have limited opportunities to interact due to physical and cognitive disabilities. Mr. Schultz has found that many of the students enjoy […]

Switch-Controlled Ball Shooter

Designers: Laamia Islam, Anurag Kondapalli, Lydia Lim, Prithviraj Singha Roy

Client Coordinator: Roger Schultz

Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVnuaBfiku8

Figure 1. Switch-Controlled Ball Shooter

INTRODUCTION

Students with disabilities in Mr. Schultz’s classroom at Riverside High School enjoy physical, interactive activities. The goal of this project is to create a safe and fun device […]

Seed Planting Assistive Device Entourage (SPADE)

Designers: Jennifer Chien, Bill Lee, Linda Ye, David Yudovich

Client Coordinator: Gena Brown

Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZY6r5VgYxE

Figure 1. Seed Planting Assistive Device Entourage

INTRODUCTION

Volunteers with disabilities at the Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina (GIENC) Nature Center experience difficulties with hole spacing, hole digging, and delicate seeding functions. The goal is […]

Kitchen Kaddy

Designers: Taylor Jordan, Sarah Omenitsch, Catherine Ramsey, Margaret Upshur

Client Coordinator: Susan Salzberg

Supervising Professor: Larry Bohs

Figure 1. Kitchen Kaddy

INTRODUCTION

Everyday kitchen tasks are often difficult for our client due to limited fine motor skills caused by Charcot Marie Tooth disease. The Kitchen Kaddy allows the client to transport kitchen […]