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Adult Strider, Matthew Browning, Michael Flynn, Douglas Desfor, Mary Gentilucci
Adult Strider, Matthew Browning, Michael Flynn, Douglas Desfor, Mary Gentilucci
Mechanical Engineering
The goal of the Strider project was to create a mobility device that would support a person with weakened leg strength and allow them to push the device around with their legs and build more leg strength. There are many health benefits to standing and the Strider was intended to help a person with a disability experience these benefits. The Strider is a fully independent device that the user can get into and maneuver without assistance. The device is also safe, highly maneuverable, and complies with all ADA standards and requirements.
The design is built around a frame that supports …