Active Stroke Rehabilitation Fahad Aldakheel Chad Knutsen
Medical Facts Approximately 700,000 stroke survivors every year in the United States. Effects of a stroke: Hemiplegia (Weakness in 1 side of the body) Hemiparesis (Paralysis in 1 side of the body)
Mission Statement Reduce post stroke patient recovery time. Increase the “range of motion” and “Strength”.
Project Plan Approach: We broke it down into 3 parts; Electrical, Programming, Mechanical.
Electrical Done Electrical Design Phase Due By YES Brainstorming And Ideas 1/30/14 In Process Integrating Electronic Components 2/6/14 Electronic Enclosure Detailed Design 1/30/14 Specify Motor, controller and Voltage regulator
Programming Done Programming Phase Due By Conceptual Brainstorming 2/13/14 Configure Microcontroller program Test the program 2/20/14
Mechanical Done Mechanical Prototyping Due By Detailed Design 2/26/14 Measure Required Torque and speed range for arm Specify Motor Power Specify Gearhead CAD Model 3D print and laser cutting 3/6/14 Assembly. Test prototype. Prototype is Ready. 3/16/14
Customers and Interviews Approach: We broke it down into 3 parts; Patient: Men and women, typically older in age. Healthcare Professionals: Physicians, Neurologists, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists. Facilities: Inpatient, Outpatient, and Nursing Facilities
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