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Problem Statement
According to a study conducted at the Murray State University in 2017, 13 marching percussionists (3 tenors, 6 snares, and 4 basses) were examined to see where they reported the most pain and discomfort in their bodies. Pain on tenor drums occur most when they are carrying their drums for around 5-7 hours a week, weighing around 28-41lbs (including a harness, which is 10lbs). On a scale of 1 to 10, tenor players reported an average of 8 on the scale of discomfort and pain on their lower backs.
Mission Statement
With this project, I aim at preventing back pain problems that occur to marching band drummers due to the long hours of carrying heavy equipment and the effect that it has.
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Diego Samaniego
About Me
I am Diego Samaniego, a senior at Chapin High School. I am interested in engineering, electronics and music. I am driven by my high expectations and the future that I see for myself. All four years of high school, I have been part of the Mighty Chapin High School Band. That has prompted me to creating an exo-skeleton that can prevent lower-back pain for drummers. When I graduate from high school, I am going to go to Western Tech and take the Electronics Engineering Technology Program to obtain an Associates Degree.
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