Project description
Using normal crutches requires your hands, making it difficult to carry things. This project aims to design a pack-down, low-cost, hands-free crutch. A particular population who would benefit from a hands-free crutch are lower-limb amputees. Donning a prosthesis takes time, so if they just want to quickly do an activity, like going to the toilet in the night, most will hop or use a crutch. Pressure sores or a broken prosthesis can also mean they need a temporary crutch. Designing a low-cost, hands-free crutch that an amputee can have on-hand would help with their quality of life. It would also benefit people with other lower-limb injuries, like sprained ankles.
Assumed knowledge
Studying a degree in engineering
Supervisors research focus
My primary research is on improving assistive devices and assistive device service provision for low-resourced areas.
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