Custome Cane

The challenge

Aside from my friend, there is a common need for a solution to this problem among individuals with impaired lower body mobility. From the initial searches, there was a range of around 18 problems within bathrooms identified, none were being addressed.

Who it helps

It started with the student I met at a restaurant who mentioned that most university bathrooms are not built for wheelchair users. Which caused me to ideate - what can I do to help? This is when I and a team of engineering students decided to get involved.

How it works

It will be a solution with an adaptable component and switchable attachments that can facilitate a lot of different solution dependent on the user's needs.

What we are offering is an easy to use, portable, and adaptable device that can facilitate a solution to a majority of the problems faced in the bathroom by various individuals with impaired lower body mobility.

Tools needed

Protective glasses

Fusion 360

Measurement tool

Clamps

Screwdriver set

Pliers

Pvc pipe cutter

Electric Srewdriver

Jigsaw

Circular saw

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the University of Pittsburgh community, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
• Team: : It started with a friend, but after interviews we found that it was a major issue throughout the community of individuals with impaired lower body mobility.
• Category: Daily Living
• 1 downloads

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

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