The BusyBox

The BusyBox - open-source assistive technology working model by the BGU community

About this project

The BusyBox offers children with disabilities different types of sensory stimulation and mini games to develop motor skills through play.

The challenge

Busy board has emerged in the recent years as an enjoyable way for toddler to develop motor skills through sensory toys. However, commercially available busy box are quite expensive and doesn’t have to option to adjust the box size and the toys in it. The

Who it helps

This Busy box was designed for children in “TSAD KADIMA” daycare in Be’er Sheva. TSAD KADIMA is composed of two daycare centers: a rehabilitation center and communication daycare center for toddler in the age of 0-6 years old. These toddlers can enjoy pla

How it works

This Busy box was designed for children in “TSAD KADIMA” daycare in Be’er Sheva. TSAD KADIMA is composed of two daycare centers: a rehabilitation center and communication daycare center for toddler in the age of 0-6 years old.

The busy box was designed with readily able components and requires minimal time to assemble it, which will allow multiple people to enjoy it. It is adaptive and can be customized according to the children’s favorite toys and space requirements. It is esse

The box will offer the children many types of sensory stimulation and fun mini games, A playful way enriches children mind.

Tools needed

Protective glasses

Protective headphones

PC or MAC I7 +

Measurement tool

Screwdriver set

Wooden chop set

scissors

Staple gun

Jigsaw

Hot glue gun

Flash

Laser Cutter

Project details

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

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