A handle which helps folks with shaky hands to drink from a variety of cups
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test_cup_drinking.webmVideo demonstration of drinking with prototype. It's very limited in functionality, but with proper calculations for torsion spring strength and linkage length, it could do the job. A better gripper for the cup handle is being developedOpen Web Media Project - Video - 3.74 MB - 12/15/2021 at 18:23 |
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kopp.webmVideo demonstration of shaking the prototype. It's very limited in functionality, but with proper calculations for torsion spring strength and linkage length, it could do the job. A better gripper for the cup handle is being developedOpen Web Media Project - Video - 16.12 MB - 12/15/2021 at 18:11 |
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Presentasjon_stabilokopp.odpPresentation of the project, based on the project report. Norwegian language. Next revision will be in English. CC-BY-SA 3.0presentation - 25.34 MB - 12/14/2021 at 09:04 |
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prosjektrapport Stabilokopp_1.pdfProject report. This report marks the end of the project for the school semester, at least in the formal sense. Recieved some positive signals so I may continue from here, but haven't made a decision yet. CC-BY-SA 4.0Adobe Portable Document Format - 15.49 MB - 12/14/2021 at 09:04 |
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stabilo-kopp_prosjektbeskrivelse.pdfProject plan, in Norwegian language. Next revision will include an abstract in English language.Adobe Portable Document Format - 218.69 kB - 11/30/2021 at 16:26 |
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I'm officially recruiting team members! Primarily looking for students in mechanical and electrical engineering, nurses and occupational therapists. If you're motivated and have something to contribute to the project, I'll welcome you with open arms. DM me, or send me an email at wymp9d38@duck.com
So, here's the deal. Last semester was hectic for me so this project was mostly shelved after the first three weeks, to focus on courses with higher priority. I was able to pick it up again after exams had wrapped up, and I managed to finish a prototype, write a report and hold a presentation in less than ten working days. The grades are in - I got a B!
I was encouraged by my lecturers and an advisor with UiT's incubator to continue development, so that's what's next.
I'm also applying for some grants, so we'll see if that pays off.
For this next phase of the project, I'm planning to use a mix of empathic design method and classical market analysis.
Relevant data, files and models will be made publicly available whenever possible.
Please let me know in the comments what I can do to make this project more accessible to contributors.
-Jacob
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Cups and plates are difficult to handle. I am thinking about robot, that can grab a plate, wash it and store it into shelf. It can be tricky even for human with two hands. I wish plates and cups have more human-robot-friendly handles.
Yes, if more kitchenware had standard interfaces it would be SO much easier for robots and devices to hold onto them. Your idea sounds doable for sure, and it would be useful for those who can't have a dish-washing machine.
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Wow, a small, mechanical steadycam! Hmm… I wonder if a DJI Osmo is beefy enough to hold a coffee cup steady. The DSLR sized ones are way expensive. This mechanical approach beats them all.