Student: Dean McDonnell Supervisor: Dr. Maeve Duffy Company: Enable Ireland

Project Description  To design and build a motorised turntable  Switch-controlled to operate at user’s preference  Turntable is expected to swivel in a circular manner  Turntable is also expected to tilt upwards to a predesigned angle  Consist of three sides of 120° each

Purpose of Project  CKI Groups request for this project  To aid a bed-bound paralysed victim  Tilt – so as the patient can read a book, newspaper, etc.  Rotation – so as the patient can switch between numerous objects placed in front of them example: when finished eating, the patient can rotate the table back so as to watch television, etc.

Project Stages  Technology Review  User Needs Review  Functional Specification  Technical Design  Design Review  Prototype Development  Risk Assessment  Prototype Deployment

Technology Review  Researched types of motors already on the market  Unsuccessful in finding a particular motor for our needs  Telephoned a company in Dublin called “Alperton”  Alperton design and build all kinds of motors  When the specification of the table is discussed, telephone Bill Gleeson from Alperton

Enable Ireland Discussion  Meeting with Alan Joyce  Discuss the User Needs and the Functional Specification  List of questions to ask Alan  Telephone Bill Gleeson to share information  Discuss the type of motor/motors needed with Bill

Questions?