156A Week 9
Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.
Met with Gabriela's Occupational Therapist to get a better understanding of the project
Got useful insight into Gabriela's unique body structure
Currently defining scope of project
What is our primary focus?
Giving Gabriela independence from her parents/others
What does Gabriela need?
To be able to go to the bathroom by herself, clean herself, put on clothes by herself
Accomplishments from Previous Week
Realized that our #1 priority in giving Gabriela improved independence should be creating an upper limb prosthetic solution
NOT improving her lower limb prosthetic (which although imperfect and not most ideal solution provides her the ability to walk effectively)
Realized we may not be able to provide both an upper limb prosthetic and an improved lower limb prosthetic in time given for project
Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.
Define constraints and limitations of an upper limb prosthetic
What is her range of motion?
How much can she lift on her arms? from her wrist? from her elbow? from her shoulder?
Perform tests to quantify her strength
Have her lift variable amounts of rice in plastic bags (with her arms through the handles) until no longer comfortable
Measure basic dimensions of her arms
radius: wrist, elbow, upper arm, bicep
length: hands, upper arm, bicep
angle measurer: angle of contracture of wrists
Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments
(All in person)
Scope of project was addressed
background on Gabriela
high priorities, lesser priorities
WOW design
limitations
Action to take: determine exactly what we are capable of doing for Gabriela in 3 months time/limited budget
Also: what exactly does she need to become more independent?
Risks and Areas of Concern
Not enough time to do both upper limb and lower limb solutions
Budget?
What to dedicate most of our time/focus on?
Resources or Information Required but not Available
Information on basic process/technical side of creating a prosthetic
Need to call Gabriela's prosthetist and set up an appointment
Schedule
Start testing phase to quantify Gabriela's strength limits
Create Gantt Chart (after path of project has been sufficiently defined/agreed upon)
Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)
Spent: $0
Remaining: $600