Accessible Mini-golf Table

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Concept A table-top game of mini-golf that is

easily modifiable, accessible to a wide group of disabled and handicapped people, and fun for anyone to play.

Bring an outdoor pastime inside.

Customer Market Wheelchair users Motor skill ailments Other physically or mentally

handicapped people Centers for independent living Families Golf enthusiasts

Contact Ian Smith Powered wheelchair

user MIT sophomore

Research Survey of various tabletop games,

including pool, foosball, table tennis, and air hockey

Tabletop heights vs. waist height and posture -- extrapolated to people sitting down

Customer feedback by Ian Smith

Design for Accessibility Knee and wheelchair clearance

30 inches off of ground Above ADA regulation of 27 inches Allows knees and most wheelchair arms to

slide under table Tabletop playing height

36 inches off of ground Emulates a billiards player’s stance by

placing at chin-level of a wheelchair user

Design for Accessibility Leg design

Center-placed supports for wheelchair accessibility

Putting cue Extremely easy to aim, use, and handle Ergonomic design emulating foosball Lightweight Resistant to breakage or dropping Safe

Concept Visualization

Design Challenges Adjustable, motorized height while

keeping the playing surface level Materials selection for lightweight and

durable components Stable, ergonomic, and versatile putter

cue

Scope of Project Human factors engineering Ergonomics Rigorous consumer testing and

feedback Making a product that customers find

entertaining

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