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Team Sadie
Team Sadie
During the spring of 2025, we sized and fabricated an elbow-driven prosthetic device for Sadie. We made sure to to print it in her favorite colors — pink and blue!
During the spring of 2025, we sized and fabricated an elbow-driven prosthetic device for Sadie. We made sure to to print it in her favorite colors — pink and blue!
Kitchen Utensil Tool
Kitchen Utensil Tool
Our Task Specific Design Team created a kitchenware tool that can users can strap to their residual arms for tasks like holding a ladle and pot simultaneously.
Our Task Specific Design Team created a kitchenware tool that can users can strap to their residual arms for tasks like holding a ladle and pot simultaneously.
Myo-Electric Mascot
Myo-Electric Mascot
During Spring 2023, we designed and wired a myo-electric Leprechaun that performs to the Notre Dame's Celtic Chant and Victory March. The electronic components are housed in the base, servo motors in the body, and EMG sensors trigger the arms to move.
During Spring 2023, we designed and wired a myo-electric Leprechaun that performs to the Notre Dame's Celtic Chant and Victory March. The electronic components are housed in the base, servo motors in the body, and EMG sensors trigger the arms to move.
Brinley's Kwawu
Brinley's Kwawu
Over the course of Fall 2021, we fabricated a Kwawu device for Brinley. Per her requests, we printed the device in pink and engraved it with outlines of cats to resemble her pets at home!
Over the course of Fall 2021, we fabricated a Kwawu device for Brinley. Per her requests, we printed the device in pink and engraved it with outlines of cats to resemble her pets at home!
Valentina's Dory-inspired Device
Valentina's Dory-inspired Device
During the summer of 2021, we worked with Valentina to curate a Dory-themed device based on her favorite movie, Finding Dory. After sizing and designing for a few weeks, we decided to use blue and purple filament for the final print. We embedded a Dory emblem on the exterior of her palm piece and etched the letter V on the interior!
During the summer of 2021, we worked with Valentina to curate a Dory-themed device based on her favorite movie, Finding Dory. After sizing and designing for a few weeks, we decided to use blue and purple filament for the final print. We embedded a Dory emblem on the exterior of her palm piece and etched the letter V on the interior!
Mike P.'s Phalanx
Mike P.'s Phalanx
In the spring of 2021, we started a project for a Notre Dame senior, Mike P. This engineering student wanted a singular device for his index finger, so we developed a finger-mounted prosthesis using a 4-bar mechanism—focusing on comfort and ease of use. We made at least two prototypes for Mike P. nearly every week of the semester! Our final design functioned perfectly for playing piano and typing.
In the spring of 2021, we started a project for a Notre Dame senior, Mike P. This engineering student wanted a singular device for his index finger, so we developed a finger-mounted prosthesis using a 4-bar mechanism—focusing on comfort and ease of use. We made at least two prototypes for Mike P. nearly every week of the semester! Our final design functioned perfectly for playing piano and typing.
Team Emily
Team Emily
In the fall of 2020, a local high school teacher reached out about constructing a topographic map for a blind student of his. His goal was to find an accessible method for Emily to take his class's geography quiz. We were able to produce a topographic map so that she could practice her geography memorization realistically!
In the fall of 2020, a local high school teacher reached out about constructing a topographic map for a blind student of his. His goal was to find an accessible method for Emily to take his class's geography quiz. We were able to produce a topographic map so that she could practice her geography memorization realistically!
Project Adrian
Project Adrian
In the fall of 2020, we were contacted by a high school senior living in South Bend. Adrian wanted two sets of prostheses—one for everyday use and another for powering his wheelchair. By the following spring, we were able to fabricate these sets, and Adrian was happy to grab his diploma at his graduation ceremony!
In the fall of 2020, we were contacted by a high school senior living in South Bend. Adrian wanted two sets of prostheses—one for everyday use and another for powering his wheelchair. By the following spring, we were able to fabricate these sets, and Adrian was happy to grab his diploma at his graduation ceremony!
Mike B. Team
Mike B. Team
In 2020, we began designing a device for Mike B. to assist his task performance with muscular dystrophy. He requested a device to help him close his fingers to his palm, so we created a pair of tech-friendly gloves with tensioned strings, hinges, and slide tracks. With our new device, Mike B. will be able to articulate each finger individually and maintain his wrist mobility. As of May 2021, we are almost ready to ship off our first prototype for a fitting!
In 2020, we began designing a device for Mike B. to assist his task performance with muscular dystrophy. He requested a device to help him close his fingers to his palm, so we created a pair of tech-friendly gloves with tensioned strings, hinges, and slide tracks. With our new device, Mike B. will be able to articulate each finger individually and maintain his wrist mobility. As of May 2021, we are almost ready to ship off our first prototype for a fitting!
Preparing Twins for Space
Preparing Twins for Space
In April 2019, our club fit devices for a pair of twins with a Monodactyl limb difference. The girls had recently held a space-themed birthday party, so we decorated each device with rockets and stars! On the day the twins received their devices, they arrived in matching dresses and full of energy! While we made final modifications of the devices, we kept them occupied with Play-Doh and tours of the engineering building. At the end of the day, four devices were finalized, and the twins left fully prepared to blast off into space!
In April 2019, our club fit devices for a pair of twins with a Monodactyl limb difference. The girls had recently held a space-themed birthday party, so we decorated each device with rockets and stars! On the day the twins received their devices, they arrived in matching dresses and full of energy! While we made final modifications of the devices, we kept them occupied with Play-Doh and tours of the engineering building. At the end of the day, four devices were finalized, and the twins left fully prepared to blast off into space!
Owen's Second Project
Owen's Second Project
In March of 2019, we designed a second device for Owen that would require less kinetic force to close. Because Owen loves Batman, we designed a Batman-themed device. After receiving his new device, Owen was prepared to fight crime with a fully-equipped tool belt and a super-powered device!
In March of 2019, we designed a second device for Owen that would require less kinetic force to close. Because Owen loves Batman, we designed a Batman-themed device. After receiving his new device, Owen was prepared to fight crime with a fully-equipped tool belt and a super-powered device!
Team Tori
Team Tori
In May of 2018, Tori became the first user we worked with after Enable ND became an official Notre Dame club! Tori wanted purple devices to assist her in softball, cooking, and playing with her pets. After several test devices and fittings, her devices were ready. On delivery day, Tori helped us with the final touches by screwing in her device's palm plate and using a hairdryer to mold some of the plastic!
In May of 2018, Tori became the first user we worked with after Enable ND became an official Notre Dame club! Tori wanted purple devices to assist her in softball, cooking, and playing with her pets. After several test devices and fittings, her devices were ready. On delivery day, Tori helped us with the final touches by screwing in her device's palm plate and using a hairdryer to mold some of the plastic!
Owen, Our First User
Owen, Our First User
Owen was our first user in 2017! We designed a wrist-powered device in his favorite colors, red and blue. We spent 20 hours printing and another 6 assembling. Owen's first device was a great tool for playing video games and sports.
Owen was our first user in 2017! We designed a wrist-powered device in his favorite colors, red and blue. We spent 20 hours printing and another 6 assembling. Owen's first device was a great tool for playing video games and sports.
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