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STEM II

Problem Statement

People who commonly experience syncope/limited mobility often need to rely on others to stabilize them (Vasovagal Syncope). If they faint, they might fall and injure themselves. In open areas, they cannot sit on a bench or lean against a wall, so the risk of suddenly feeling faint/weak cannot be avoided.

Our Approach

In our Balance Utility Navigational Joints with Elastic Expansion design (B.U.N.J.E.E.), a set of metal rods connected in series by a bungee cord. By pulling the cord, the vertical tension force brings together the rods, forming the body of the cane. Between each rod is a 3D printed connector, chamfered to guide the following stage to align. A 3D-printed TPU stop sits at the end of the cane. The TPU stop increases friction with the ground, preventing slippage.

Prototype

Poster