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BMEidea PresentationFebruary 25, 2010
Andrea Castañeda, Daniel Miranda, Jennifer Wang, Kevin Yeroushalmi, Joseph Youssef
Course Advisors: Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, Keith Yeager, Aaron Kyle, Sarindr Bhumiratana, Matthew Bouchard
Project Advisor: Professor Clark HungConsultants: Professor Gerard Ateshian, Yukkee Cheung
Overview Review of design motivation and ideas Our prototype:
(Current) Features (Future) Versions
What sets us apart from the competition (ideally) Testing/ proof of principle
Tremors induce appropriate muscle response▪ Oscilloscope readings▪ Literature findings
Sensors detect abnormal arm movement▪ LEDs
Next steps
Problem & Clinical Motivation Target: 5.5 Million Americans
Problem: Intention Tremors in the arm
Clinical Motivation: Solution to perform daily tasks Eating Drinking Writing
Objective Statement
Mission: Produce a non-invasive motion dampening device that efficiently attenuates tremor and provides comfort, stability, and peace of mind
Device will not inhibit range of motion
Adaptable “Smart” Solution
The Competition Currently available alternatives include:
Task-Specific Devices▪ Neater-Eater▪ Thomas Steady Arm
Drug Therapies Surgical Procedures
Drawbacks / Shortcomings: Expensive Cumbersome Aesthetically Unappealing
Our Design
Distinguishing Features: Feedback Inconspicuous Lightweight Affordable
Stead-Ease Concept Showcase: I
Stead-Ease Concept Showcase: II
Technical Feasibility
Qualitative comparisons
Quantitative comparisons: Accelerometer voltage output
Assess comfort through surveys
Regulatory Pathway
Relatively unhindered by regulatory committees
No FDA Approval
No Pre-Market Approval (PMA)
IRB approval
Manufacturing Costs
Arduino
Rotary Damper
Accelerometers
Actuator
Magnetic Encoder
Pressure Sensor
Sales Strategy
Online Retail
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Warranty/Servicing
Retail Price: $1000
Summary
Innovative concept
Improve customer quality of life
Versatile design with widespread application
Acknowledgments
Faculty Advisors– Gordana Vunjak-
Novakovic, PhD– Clark T. Hung, PhD– Elizabeth Hillman, PhD
Clinical Advisors– Paul Greene, MD– Joseph Mayer, MD
Technical Advisors– Keith Yeager– Aaron Kyle– Gerard Ateshian, PhD– Sarindr Bhumiratana– Matthew Bouchard– Yukkee Cheung
Questions?