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Curb Navigation, Cole A. Tudor, Kaitlyn R. Adams, Robbie Huerta
Curb Navigation, Cole A. Tudor, Kaitlyn R. Adams, Robbie Huerta
Mechanical Engineering
The Curb Navigation senior project, proposed by the QL+ organization, was presented to find a solution to an issue a former veteran, Velette, is having. Velette has a difficult time maneuvering curbs when out doing day-to-day errands and activities. The goal of this project is to develop a solution that will give Velette the ability to traverse curbs without the assistance of others or the need to do a wheelie that can lead to an injury. The team has found that adapting and optimizing an anti-tipper design may be the best way to solve the proposed challenge. The team decided …
Self-Powered Ankle Prosthetic, Corina M. Espelien, Kelsey Pietzsch, Anna Sullivan
Self-Powered Ankle Prosthetic, Corina M. Espelien, Kelsey Pietzsch, Anna Sullivan
Mechanical Engineering
Originating from QL+'s customer requirements, the main technical specifications were to have 80% physiological range of motion, elastic energy return, impact absorption, and no external power sources. Based on the background research conducted and the discussions with experts in the field, the project team decided to focus on designing a prosthetic that focused on plantarflexion and dorsiflexion for a more comfortable gait. The main components of the final design are a hydraulic shock absorber, cam, torsion springs, heel, stopper, and separated keel. The heel, front and back keels, and stopper were manufactured out of carbon fiber. The link, lever, attachment …
Golf Prosthesis Final Design Report, Joseph Barcus, Lauren Wilson, Ryan Satcher
Golf Prosthesis Final Design Report, Joseph Barcus, Lauren Wilson, Ryan Satcher
Mechanical Engineering
A prosthetic attachment designed to allow an upper extremity bilateral amputee to golf.