As part of my Mechanical Engineering degree, I chose an elective course to create something innovative while following project management best practices.
In this project I want to design and produce a mechanically stabilized and dampened cup / cup handle to help people with involuntary tremors, i.e. Parkinson.
This device will be licenced under CERN-OHL-W, to ensure it reaches as many of those who would benefit from its use, as possible.
To boost progress and to increase overall quality of the final product, I'm always looking for collaborators.
Whether your area of interest is product design, mechanical engineering, project management, governance;
If you want to participate, don't hesitate to let me know!
*Edit 1: The project report gave me a grade of B in the elective course
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test_cup_drinking.webm
Video 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 developed
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12/15/2021 at 18:23
Video 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 developed
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12/15/2021 at 18:11
Project 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.
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12/14/2021 at 09:04
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
Hi! I realized just now how cool it would be to keep you folks updated in the form of a log like this.
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.
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.
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.
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.