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Create a device that actively enhances forefoot step-off and increases proprioception to improve balance for people experiencing ankle weakness, foot-drop and the inability to walk and balance safely as a result of various neurological diseases such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke. The device should be non-obtrusive, fit in a shoe, comfortably attach to the leg, and be economical.
Front row, from the left: Jess Hause, Emily Andrews
Back row, from the left: Erin Main, Anthony Schuler, Josh White
Our protoype orthotic is complete as well as our final report.
| Week | Reporting Period Beginning | Activities |
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| 1 | January 26 | Form design team, pick project, assign team roles |
| 2 | February 2 | Meet with client, discuss design requirements/expectations |
| 3 | February 9 | Work on PDS report, brainstorming, meet with client |
| 4 | February 16 | Work on PDS report, brainstorming, design matrix, meet with client |
| 5 | February 23 | Finalize three design alternatives, begin midsemester presentation |
| 6 | March 2 | Finish midsemester presentation, practice presentation |
| 7 | March 9 | Midsemester presentation, begin midsemester report |
| 8 | March 16 | Midsemester report due, PDS due |
| 9 | March 23 | Finalize design |
| 10 | March 30 | Begin work on prototype |
| 11 | April 6 | Continue work on prototype |
| 12 | April 13 | Test prototype, begin preparing for final poster presentation |
| 13 | April 20 | Finalize poster presentation, practice presentation |
| 14 | April 27 | Final poster presentation |
| 15 | May 4 | Final paper due, final meeting with advisor |
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Product Design Specifications (Mar 14 2007, 20 kb) |
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Active Ankle/Foot Orthotic - Midsemester Presentation (Mar 14 2007, 1322 kb) |
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Active Ankle/Foot Orthotic - Midsemester Report (Mar 14 2007, 146 kb) |
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Active Ankle/Foot Orthotic - Final Presentation Poster (May 3 2007, 4855 kb) |
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Active Ankle/Foot Orthotic - Final Report (May 9 2007, 505 kb) |
