Ben BakerKarthik Bharath KumarJohannes RufSebastian SchilloJessica Thompson

Member Introduction Clinical Need Motivation for Movement Problem Statement Market Research Benchmarks Problem Definition Future Schedule

Ben Baker - Recorder Karthik Bharath Kumar – Procurement Johannes Ruf – Nurse Liason Sebastian Schillo – Progress Report Jessica Thompson – Team Leader

Most important features:

Good storage of devices and cables Easy usage of medical device Increase safety for patient Modular, compact construction Easy to maneuver through hospital Light weight

Possible Patients:

Amputees - legs or arms missing Obese people – heavy weight leads to poor

stability. Old people – weakened body can lead to poor

stability, high risk of falls. Kids – support their movement

Possible Problem Definition:

Crane to move people Wheel chair improvement From bed to wheelchair/bathroom

Walker

Member Introduction Clinical Need Motivation for Movement Problem Statement Market Research Benchmarks Problem Definition Future Schedule

Need

Weaknesses of existing products → room for improvements

Design mainly for hospitals

Limited reasonable functions

Innovation

no approaches so far within that class

Design an affordable device that will assist those weak of strength or balance to walk in a safe and convenient manner.

Member Introduction Clinical Need Motivation for Movement Problem Statement Market Research Benchmarks Problem Definition Future Schedule

Due to current usage, the importance cannot be stressed more.

More than 34% Americans are obese and 32.7% are overweight.

Under 6% - “extremely obese” – NCHS (National Center for Health Statistics)

Focus definitely on obese people Addition: Elderly people. Most elderly people

need to walk to exercise limbs to prevent numbness.

Features: Heavy Duty, suitable

for patients up to 700 lbs.

Height adjustable Folds flat for storage. 14.5 lbs.

Evermed Bariatric Dual Release Walker

Features: Available in 5 sizes. Weighs 28 lbs. Fall protection▪ Sturdy steel design,

bottom-weighted to prevent tipping.

▪ Safety strap. ▪ Chair to catch user if they

fall, or to rest.

300 lb. weight capacity.

Merry Walker

Features: 4 large caster wheels. Push to Lock Hand Brakes Storage basket. 250 lb weight capacity. Seat

Dana Douglas INFINITI 280 Rollator Walker

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Product Weight: 10kg Max Patient Weight:

200kg Price: $300 Collapse Size: 0.2 m3

Turning Radius: 1m

Volume Capacity: 0.03 m3

Brake Strength: 5000N Height Range: 0.8 – 1.0 m Number of Wheels: 4 Width Range: 0.65 – 0.8 m

“Design an affordable device that will assist those weak of strength or balance to walk in a safe and convenient manner.”

It should have the following guidelines: