1. Group 8 Progress Report 2016 ; Lauren Boudreau, Cody Gollan, Daniel MacRae & Kathryn Smith

2. Engineering Problem
In industrialized countries, such as Canada, more than 75% of the employed population sits for long periods of time
Sitting causes slouching!
Poor posture is one of the main factors that leads to lower back pain.
Proper posture in a chair
Our product is not a replacement for medical/ physical therapy advice. A tool to encourage correct posture.

3. Goals / General Progress
Construction of the prototype and website available on the Internet. ✓
Continue modifications as changes are made
Materials ordered and received ✓
Steven has begun construction ✓
Changed dimensions ✓
Solution for fitting together ✓

4. Inventor
3D model of U.P.A.L.S.

5. Proposed Solution
AutoCAD views

6. Updated AutoCADs

7. Updated AutoCADs – Stopping mechanism

8. Proposed Solution for Universal Clamp
Dimensions :
Thickness – 4.2 cm
Height – 11 cm
Width – 8.5 cm

9. Gantt Chart & Design Schedule
Proposed times of design components, start and completion dates

10. Next Steps Complete the construction of the U.P.A.L.S. prototype.
There will be enough time and materials to make slight modifications, if necessary.
Preparations for the final presentation will begin the 10th of March. The project will be completed by the 4th of April.

11. References