Design Solution
Our approach to designing the Pusher Syndrome Assist Device was twofold. Half of our project was devoted to the development of an Android smartphone application that is capable of sensing the posture of the user, and giving feedback when the user begins to exhibit pushing behavior. The interface was intentionally kept minimalistic to enhance usability, especially considering the average user is likely to be elderly and not as familiar with smartphone technology.
The second half of the project was centered around creating a harness that could secure the phone to the patient's body, allowing them to wear the phone, but without sacrificing comfort, mobility, or the use of their phone. The harness consists of a 3D printed phone caddy that holds the phone and fastens it to an adjustable belt with shoulder straps. Some elements of the final solution are seen below.
For more information, please look at our presentations page, or feel free to contact us.
The second half of the project was centered around creating a harness that could secure the phone to the patient's body, allowing them to wear the phone, but without sacrificing comfort, mobility, or the use of their phone. The harness consists of a 3D printed phone caddy that holds the phone and fastens it to an adjustable belt with shoulder straps. Some elements of the final solution are seen below.
For more information, please look at our presentations page, or feel free to contact us.