ENGS 21 Introduction to Engineering

Final Projects

Helping Veterans

Team 1 –
Accessible Expression

Jack Metzger, Jason Rickenbacher, Taneem Sayed, Nathan Schneider

An alternative typing device that takes simultaneous inputs (chords) from directional keys and outputs them to a computer. Configurable for individuals with any set of missing fingers, it promises to be a faster, more accessible typing alternative. 

Team 2 – Improved Resistance Band

Aidan Campbell, Grant Dator, Ian Farm, Jacob Gomez

An improved resistance band for use in physical therapy.

Team 3 –
Compression Session

Annabel Gerber, Ashley Xie, Diana Bates, and Max Weinstein

The Compression Session is a minimal, easy-to-wear vest with manual pump inflation. It provides 24-hour support necessary for patients with anxiety disorders or PTSD by creating easy to access compression, which has been proven to mitigate physiological symptoms such as increased heart rate and blood pressure. 

Team 4 – Rise & Shine

Daniel Westphal, Art Robinson, Craig Feist, Steeven Cajuste

A wearable device, called Rise and Shine, that wakes the user by using light to simulate a natural sunrise, providing a peaceful wake up with a significantly lower chance of triggering a PTSD episode. 

Team 5 –
Nightmare Care

Raselas Dessalegn, Sierra Lee, Harrison Sholler

A wearable device that detects emotional changes based on input from heart rate and galvanic skin response sensors that is processed by an algorithm. This is an affordable, immediate, and accessible solution that can be used to intervene in nightmares to address the issue of severe nightmares experienced by veterans.

Team 6 – Flex Less

Rashad Brown-Mitchell, Kieran Norton, Grayling Peterson, Elvio Polanco

Flex Less is an adjustable bike pedal crankshaft for people suffering from limitations of knee flexion.

Team 7 – ChemCal

Willow Munn-Oberg, Joseph Jeon, Anthony Fosu, Gabriel Landi

ChemCal is a personalized chemical monitor that detects and records exposure to harmful VOCs. Storing data for more than 30 years addresses the problem veterans face in obtaining compensation by providing evidence linking exposure to health problems.

Team 8 – Oncle SAM

Alex Lawson, Stephen Veatch, Onyedika Onuorah, Matthew Anderson

Accessible, one-handed video game controller.

Team 9 – Clean-2-Go

Audrey Craighead, Jack Heaphy, Isabella Macoice, Jake Zikan

A product that provides unhoused veterans with a safe and sustainable way to effectively wash their clothing necessities like socks and underwear. 

Team 10 – Rollinator

Dylan Bienstock, Joseph Harrington, Edmund Aduse Poku, Sebastian Riano, Nick Hepburn

A wheelchair attachment that allows wheelchair users to transport large and heavy objects to help the users gain indepedence.

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Team 12 – AHA

Virginia Coffey, Elise Donovan, Avery Hormaechea, Isaiah Sapp-Consaul

AHA!: the Accessible Hiking Aid is an innovative hiking pole that empowers users with low mobility to enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of hiking. The AHA! utilizes multiple grip positions and a flexible tip to increase stability and comfort.

Team 13 –
Access-A-Bowl

Emma Cammack, David Edington, Lila Hovey,Tishya Khanna and Olivia Schirle 

A mechanical kitchen appliance that secures and tilts bowls of various sizes. It was designed to enable greater independence in the kitchen for individuals with limited upper body mobility, providing them with an easy, efficient way to pour and scrape out the contents from one bowl into another. 

Team 14 –
Hand-Operable Driving Controls

Billy Gano, Haley Leversedge, Harry Leiter, Nik Koehne 

Accessible automobile driving solution for individuals with compromised use of their lower body. The device uses a lever system enabling control of gas and brake pedals with the upper body, including mechanical advantage, stable, and safe operation. 

Team 15 – Snowdozer

Jake Twarog, Shane Bauer, Julian Franco Jr., Jace Henry

The Snowdozer is a track-based system that attaches to the wheels of a standard wheelchair to help wheelchair users to better traverse through snowy conditions. The ease of attachment, specialization in performance in snowy conditions, and robust design set the Snowdozer far above the competition.