The Mini-kicker
About this project
A mechanism solution that will do a kicking motion by pressing a large button with a hand.
The challenge
Eitan loves to run, play with his friends and be independent while using the "mini-walker". The walker has a metal frame and the frame prevents Eitan from kicking a ball while playing with his friends.
Our project will give him the opportunity to do so.
Who it helps
Eitan is a 7 years old boy. He has Quadriplegic Cerebral palsy. He's spending most of his day in his wheelchair (pushed by a care-giver).
How it works
Eitan loves to run, play with his friends and be independent while using the "mini-walker". The walker has a metal frame and the frame prevents Eitan from kicking a ball while playing with his friends. Our project will give him the opportunity to do so.
Our solution will allow Eitan and other children who are using the "mini walker" to play ball games with their friends.
We think of a mechanism solution that will do a kicking motion by pressing a large button with a hand.
Tools needed
PC or MAC I7 +
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scissors
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Project details
- Stage: Prototype
- Built by the BGU community, Be'er Sheva, Israel, Israel
- Team: Eitan
- Category: Daily Living, Sports, Outdoor, Hobbies, Fun/Leisure
- 7 downloads
The build files for The Mini-kicker are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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