Modified Shoe Horn

Modified Shoe Horn - open-source assistive technology concept by the Cooper Union community

The challenge

The shoe horn can be used for individuals who used braces that are tend to break regular shoe horns. The shoe horn will also attach to the shoe, so it minimized the bending the user will have to do.

Who it helps

People with leg braces, people who struggle with dexterity or bending over

How it works

Creates a printable attachment that slips on the shoe and is strong.

A shoe horn that can withstand higher forces and clamps to the shoe

Tools needed

FDM Printer

Project details

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

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