Team ‘Bioj4ck’

About this project

Team ‘Bioj4ck’ created a dynamic elbow extension wearable from the bicep to the hand, enhancing muscle activity and improving Nij’s range of motion by providing support for full arm extension. The team also designed a glove which strengthens his wrist and stabilizes his grip when using dumbbells and bars.

The challenge

Most weight machines are designed for able-bodied users. The challenge was to create an adaptive device for weight machines and gym equipment.

Who it helps

Nij is a 27-year-old need-knower with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy which means his entire right side is significantly weakened. This makes weight lifting machines difficult to use with his full body. He also does not have full extension and cannot adequately form a tight grip.

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Cornell University community, Ithaca, New York, United States of America
• Team: Nij
• Category: Therapy
• 24 downloads

The build files for Team ‘Bioj4ck’ are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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