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MEC E 460 PROJECT PROPOSAL

DESIGN OF A FEPS REHABILITATION DEVICE

OBJECTIVE

Many patients experiencing spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, burn, musculoskeletal injuries and cerebral palsy

experience decreased wrist and hand strength or impaired range of motion. Patients require a portable device to

complete multiple repetitions of hand and wrist exercises. The goals of this project is to design and build a new FEPS

device based off of our observations of the current device and the changing needs of our populations. Not to mention

the current one is 20+ years old.

SCOPE OF WORK

Define design specifications through discussion with the client as well as a search of commercial

technologies, patents, and literature

Prepare multiple design concepts and select top choice with client

Develop a CAD model of the design

Create a drawing package, including a parts list

Potential: Manufacture a prototype based on design

PRELIMINARY DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Be easily maintained and serviced

Rotating portion for wrist flexion and extension

Rotating portion for wrist pronation and supination

Allow for control of tension on each portion

Capability to measure number of repetitions for each portion

Ability to securely mount to flat table top surfaces

Easily moveable and transportable

Note: Design teams will develop more comprehensive design specifications through discussion with our company

representative.

DELIVERABLES

Design spec for a prototype of the device

CAD drawing of the device

Drawing package and parts list for the device

Potential: Manufactured prototype of the device

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PROTOTYPE RESOURCES

Prototype resources will be provided at the discretion of the project supervisor based on estimated costs and

timeframes.

PROJECT SPONSOR

Name: Michael Cimolini

Title/Position: Technology Integration Lead

Company: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Address: 10230 111 Avenue

Postal Code: T5G 0B7

Telephone #: 780-863-9247

Email address: Michael.Cimolini@albertahealthservices.ca

AVAILABLE MEETING TIME(S)

Project sponsor is available to meet weekly or as needed by students. Capable of traveling to University

for meetings.

Knowledge experts are available semi-monthly to meet and discuss. Potential for travel to University but

preference for on site meetings.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GROUPS

Project sponsor is willing to work with up to two (2) design groups.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Design IP will be owned by Alberta Health Services, with the possibility of transferring IP to the students.

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