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- Information regarding this project can be found on the Project Readiness Package Page
Team Members & Responsibilities
Name | Discipline | Role | |
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Josemaria Mora | EE | Team Leader | jxm1072@rit.edu |
Wade Daugherty | EE | Computer Interface/Communication | wed7845@rit.edu |
Brian Leigh | EE | Sensors/Power Management | bfl5183@rit.edu |
Jennifer Mallory | ME | Structural Analysis/Mechanical Design | jam6250@rit.edu |
Eric Danielson | CE | Software Development | epd3265@rit.edu |
Further explanation of the roles and responsibilities is given in the Roles & Responsibilities Matrix, and in a graphical view in Project Organization.
The Project
The Detailed Project Summary (REV AD) goes into detail regarding the following section.Project Background
The Nazareth Physical Therapy Clinic treats mainly stroke patients who have difficulty walking. At the moment, the clinic has several devices that measure such attributes as balance and weight distribution. As of yet, they do not have a method for dynamically measuring the angles at the hip, knee, and ankle joints.Problem Statement
The end goal of this project is to provide Nazareth college with a working device that accurately measures the specified joint angle while the patient is walking.Objectives
- Provide the Nazareth Clinic with a working device that will measure joint angles.
- Make the Device easy to use.
- Display captured information in a user-friendly environment.
- Avoid interference with other medical or physical
therapy devices.
Deliverables
- Fully functional motion tracking device for the Nazareth College Physical Therapy Clinic.
- Detailed instruction and troubleshooting manual.
- Training session with the physical therapy staff.
- Two page summary for National Science Foundation
yearly publication.
Issues & Risks
- Obtaining measurement from chosen sensors.
- Coordinating information obtained from individual sensors to compute angles.
- Transmitting data to the computer without the use of wires.
- Creating a robust and secure attachment method.
- Meeting schedule deadlines (both team and project generated).
- Developing a reliable device.
Summary of Needs
Physical Requirements
- Light weight
- Easy to use/set-up
- Portable
- Battery life exceeds patient session
- Avoids hindering patient mobility
Software/Electrical Requirements
- Imports/exports data
- Display information obtained
- Display is user friendly
- Comparison of new and old data
Production Constraints
- Sensors are firmly attached
- Does not interfere with other medical devices
- Complies with federal, state, and local laws
Documentation
- Instruction & troubleshooting manual
- Summary for National Science Foundation
- Training session for clinical staff