Equilibrate System Design Upgrade
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Background
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The Equilibrate system is a portable balance
assessment and therapy tool currently sold to
physicians nation wide.
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Primary Objective
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Redesign the physical structure to reduce weight
and increase aesthetics. without altering the
software requirements in any way.
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Motivation
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Based on market feedback the primary limitations
of the system is its heavy weight (44lbs) and
industrial look. The product is marketed as
portable but clinicians have difficulty carrying
the device.
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Mechanical Engineering Aspects
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Material analysis, structural design, material
deformation, structure impacts and stress, and
design function.
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Industrial Engineering Aspects
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Ergonomics of design, manufacturing feasibility,
design for fabrication, human interface
considerations, and ease of use.
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Other Discipline Aspects
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Market acceptance and Aesthetics.
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For More Information
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Please view the Mission Statement
and the table of contents below for more
information on the scope of P12007.
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Please view
BalancEngineering's website for more
information about the current product design.
Carrying Case
Patient Using Current System
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Project Name
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Equilibrate System
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Project Number
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P12007
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Project Family
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Bioengineering
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Project Focus Areas
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Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Aging Care
Services and Fall Risk Assessment, Concussion
Management and Sports Medicine, Education,
Research, and Applications
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Start Term
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2011-2
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End Term
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2011-3
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Faculty Guide
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Dr. Elizabeth DeBartolo (ME)
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Primary Customer
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Balance Engineering:
http://balancengineering.com/
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Sponsor (financial support)
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Michael A. Compisi, President
Current System Before Upgrade
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