Proprioceptive input device II
Abstract
- Autism is a developmental disorder that effects communication/social ability.
- A replacement sensory tunnel is needed for a 2-year-old boy with autism.
- We will be combining the idea of the sensory tunnel as a safe place with interactive sensory panels to hopefully facilitate communication.
Note
There were two teams doing preliminary designs but they were combined after the final design was chosen. For the final design see http://ttu-eime.csc.tntech.edu/index.php/Proprioceptive_input_device.
Team members
- Photo of team
- James Belcher, Kurt Denton, Olivia Bookout, Tea Phillips, and Jacob Parnham
Acknowledge help of others
- Kathleen Wagner (RN)
Problem Statement/overview of the need
- Replacement sensory tunnel for 2-year-old child with autism
- Comforting/Restrictive/Stretchy/Durable
- Interactive Sensory Panels
- Simple interactive devices (doors/faces/textures) with feedback to promote communication
- Easily Stored
Design Specifications
- Easily stored (foldable/collapsible)
- Durable
- Includes interchangeable interactive sensory panels
- Electronic auditory feedback
Background research
- By incorporating the sensory boards in the tunnel system, our goal is to provide the child with a small confined, comforting, safe space in which he can interact and learn.
- There are currently no products on the market we have found that combine sensory tunnels and sensory boards.
Conceptual Design
Summarize your conceptual design process. Develop at least three concepts.
Design Concept 1
- combined design
Design Concept 2
Design Concept 3
Design Concept 4
Design Concept 5
Design Concept 6
Evaluate concepts/select candidate
Use a decision matrix or similar tool to compare designs against project specifications Discuss winning candidate
Detailed Design
Description of selected design
Detailed description of selected design
Analysis
Describe three types of analysis to be performed on the design
Engineering analysis 1
Engineering analysis 2
Engineering analysis 3
CAD Drawings
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File:Budget for DOM Tunnel Project
Bill of Materials
[[File:]] Budget for DOM Tunnel Project.xlsx
Assembly Instructions
Fabrication Process
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Testing and implementation
Describe testing, delivery, how used/received by the family
Photos of Completed design
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Instructions for safe use
Provide a clear summary of safe use for the family. Do not use the device unless supervised by an adult that has been fully understood the safe use of this product.
