Sensory activity playset
Abstract
Jaxson, a young boy who has sensory issues, needs an activity center that will encourage him to crawl, play, and learn in his home environment.
Team members
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Aaron Powers
Garrick Rainey Jr.
Graham Estes
Haley Goldston
Problem Statement/overview of the need
Jaxson does not show an interest in crawling and his parents have noticed he has sensory issues. He needs an activity center to help develop fine motor skills.
Design Specifications
Priority Requests:
- Sensory issues
- Safe
- Collapsible/Lightweight
- Fits in a corner
Additional Requests:
- Lights
- Tunnel
- Slide/Stairs
- Makes noises
- Cubby System
Background research
There are several different activity centers available on the market today, however, the requests that have been made by Jackson's mother makes most obsolete. The activity centers offered on the market have aided us in our overall design ideas. We have listed a few examples that we have drawn inspiration from.
Plastic activity center with tunnel underneath:
Wooden activity center:
Conceptual Design
Design Concept 1
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Design Concept 2
Evaluate concepts/select candidate
| Characteristics | Design Concept 1 | Design Concept 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 3 | 4 |
| Collapsibility | 3 | 2 |
| Sensory Issues | 5 | 5 |
| Size | 4 | 2 |
| Price | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 | 16 |
Design one was the most efficient use of space, was easily collapsible, and was the best design overall.
Detailed Design
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Analysis
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CAD Drawings
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Bill of Materials
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Assembly Instructions
Fabrication Process
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Testing and implementation
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Photos of Completed design
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Instructions for safe use
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Project Summary, Reflection
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