ENGR110/210Perspectives in Assistive TechnologyToday’s AgendaConsiderations for Team FormationConsiderations for Project SelectionAssignment One – Problem IdentificationAn Engineer’s First TaskAssignment Two – Design ProposalAdditional Project CommentsReview of Project SuggestionsTuesday, January 13thAdjournJanuary 8, 2009ENGR110/210Perspectives in Assistive TechnologyDavid L. Jaffe, MSProfessor Drew NelsonAlex Tung, PhD CandidateToday’s AgendaStudent Projects:Team FormationProject Suggestions for this QuarterReview and PresentationsDiscussions:Who is Disabled?Questions for ContemplationConsiderations for Team Formation1.Project preference- All team members should have a desire to work on the same project.2.Undergraduate / graduate student- It would be best if all team members were either undergraduate or graduate students as this makes it easier to continue projects into the Spring Quarter.3.Desire to continue project work into Spring Quarter- Ideally, all team members should commit to continue their project work into the Spring Quarter.4.Team's engineering skill set- Match the team's expertise with the project needs.5.Personality- There should be a compatible mix of personalities in the team.Considerations for Project Selection1. Review the list of projects2. Note those that are interesting to you / your team3. Contact or visit the project individual listed to get more information about the project including details of the problem or need, and the solution desired4. Select project based on level of enthusiasm, matching of team skills with project needs, etc.Assignment One – Problem Identification1. Investigate project needs with an individual with a disability to further evaluate needs and define the project.2. Gather relevant background information for the project, including any prior design approaches.3. Determine the magnitude of the problem/need and identify all the populations who may benefit from an improved solution.4. Provide a concise and convincing statement of how your project might address the need/problem. Outline general design concepts and new technology that might be brought to bear on it.An Engineer’s First TaskThe engineer’s first task in any design situation is to discover what the problem really is - Author unknownAssignment Two – Design Proposal1. Formulate a preliminary set of design concepts addressing the specific problem your team has identified, further research this need, and focus on a specific design solution.2. Brainstorm, evaluate, and choose a design concept.3. Rapid prototype, fabricate, test, and assess the design concept. The embodiment of your chosen design should be in the form of detailed drawings, pre-functional models, and/or critical function prototypes.4. Take your project as far as you can. Some projects may be able to be completed this quarter, other projects may require additionaleffort.5. Present this design concept in class and submit a final comprehensive project report that encompasses your team’s work for the entire quarter. This should include background, design criteria, initial concepts from brainstorming, selected design candidate, and any prototyping, fabrication, and testing.Additional Project Comments• Need not be impressive• Low tech is ok• Getting it to work is a priorityReview of Project Suggestions1. Lightning Wands – Mark Goldstein2. Bike Riders – Debbie Kenney3. Opening Doors – Ron Sidell4. Podna Designs – Elaine Levin5. VA SCI – Jenny Kiratli & Nelson Sierra6. iPhone - Isaac Penny7. Crutch Projects & One-hand Game Controller – Susan A. Feighery & Richard SmithTuesday, January 13thThe Transdisciplinary Team: Bridging the Gap between Consumers and Products in Rehabilitation MedicineDeborah E. Kenney, MS, OTR/L Stanford University and Foothill