Concept Design

Problem Statement

The cart overall should be a fun experience for Harper but the main goal is for her to be able to learn cause and effect. The control button needs to be where Harper can hit it with her head because she makes decisions by moving her head and cannot make purposeful movements with her hands. There are no safety precautions in place with the car so something must be added to create a safe way for Harper to sit and be supported; her neck and head need support. The car needs to be able to be shut off by an adult who is watching Harper. The kill switch is in a difficult spot to reach so it must be moved to an easily accessible spot for whoever is watching Harper. The car also has multiple screws exposed which are sharp and need filed down or removed. Additionally, Harper has a constant food source stored in a backpack that needs a place to be stored on the cart.

Solution 3: 1A- Keep the same and just move it, 2B- Completely remove bolts and make the cart slower, 3B- Get new/used seat, 4A- Move on top of back rest (kill switch), 5A- Use already existing harness, 6A- Basket on bumper, and 7B-Music that turns on and off.