The magnetic crutch

The challenge

Help people with a disability to pick things up from the floor without having to bend over.

Who it helps

a program that helps to find solution for FOP patients with association with Shenkar College , Thomas Jefferson University , TOM Community and Meir Medical Center.

How it works

people that uses a crutch on a daily basis will have a solution for their bending issues.

a rod that is connected to a crutch with an opening mechanism that in the end of it there is a magnet to pick up stuff. Watch the video for more information -->

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

Screwdriver set

Hot glue gun

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Shenkar College community, Ramat Gan, Israel
• Team: FOP Shenkar-TOM-Jefferson-Meir
• Category: Daily Living
• 44 downloads

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

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