WHAM

Wearable Hip Angle Monitor

The main function of this device is to warn total hip replacement patients when they approach a position that makes them vulnerable to a hip dislocation. It will do this as an educational tool by helping patients learn which positions make them vulnerable to hip dislocations instead of restricting movement.

Meet the Team Members

Keenan Barr

  • Emphasis Area: Cell and Tissue Engineering/Pre-med

  • Why I chose BME: I wanted to become a biomedical engineer so I could build strong problem-solving skills and be an innovator in the medical field.

  • Favorite Hobby: Mountain biking

  • Sage Advice: "Never pet a burning dog." ~my dad

Evan Huber

  • Emphasis Area: Medical Device Design

  • Why I chose BME: I enjoy math and biology

  • Favorite Movies: Star Wars

  • Favorite Hobby: Running or skiing depending on weather

Aaron Liu

  • Emphasis Area: Medical Device Design

  • Why I chose BME: I really enjoy learning about physiology and I like problem solving. I decided to combine the two and become a biomedical engineer.

  • Favorite food: Mom's Dumplings

  • Ideal Date: Walk on the beach, slow dancing while you whisper sweet sweet ISO 13485 regulations in my ear.

Lydia Perez Kocis

  • Emphasis Area: Biomechanics

  • Why I Chose BME: I liked problem-solving

  • Favorite Book: The Alchemist

  • Best Sports Team: Patriots (sorry Vikings fans)

Anthony Pogorelc

  • Emphasis Area: Medical Device Design

  • Why I Chose BME: I have always been interested in both engineering and medicine

  • Favorite Hobbies: Recreational sports and cooking

  • Favorite Food: Fried chicken

We'd like to thank our industry advisor, Jay Reimer, and our clinical advisor, Dr. Andrew Schmidt, for all of their input and feedback this year in creating this device. Without their knowledge and expertise, this project would not be possible.