Adjustable Stander

Adjustable Stander - open-source assistive technology prototype by the Adaptive Design Association community

About this project

The product has an adjustable wooden frame with 90 degrees of range that goes from completely flat to upright and can be secured at any position in between.

This product was developed by ADA, the Adaptive Design Association.

The challenge

Project Story

The Adjustable Stander is an outcome of development by ADA, the Adaptive Design Agency.

The product is a supportive standing device (supine position) for children aged 2-6 years old.

Who it helps

The Adjustable Stander is designed for children aged 2-6 years old who need a supportive standing device (supine position).

How it works

Who

Why

Existing products can be extremely costly and overly complex.

What

The product is an adjustable wooden frame with 90 degrees of range that goes from completely flat to upright and can be secured at any position in between.

How

This product will provide an adjustable standing structure that will allow the user to more easily support their own body.

Tools Needed

0.25” drill bit

#1 drill bit (.228”)

Drill

Hex tool

Orbital sander

CNC mill or jigsaw

Ruler

Pencil

Sandpaper

Bill of Materials

Please see detailed BOM and printing models in the downloadable product file.

Estimated Time to Make

3 hours of machine time

2 hours of assembly time

Project details

The build files for Adjustable Stander are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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