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BS Mechanical Engineering
BS Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Mathematics
Class of 2009
Senior Design Project:
Senior Design Project:
Mechanical Equine Therapy Replication
Mechanical Equine Therapy Replication
Task:
Task:
Design and build a mechanical horse that can mimic the gait of a horse as seen from the saddle and as interpreted by motion capture technology. This would be a feasibility and build as a potential physical therapy alternative for equine hippotherapy.
These types of therapies are used in paraplegic and quadriplegic rehabilitation programs. The translation and rotations in the horses saddle force the patients muscles and tendons to work and stretch in all directions strengthening thier hips and legs.
Step 1: Mimic The Motion
Step 1: Mimic The Motion
Design in CAD the mechanisms that will be used to fix the hose at three points fullly controlling its motion.
Step 2: Mock Ups
Step 2: Mock Ups
Build Samples to test theories and discover potential problems before they are irreparable
Step 3: Reiterate and Revise
Step 3: Reiterate and Revise
Finalize Designs
Step 4: First Prototype Build
Step 4: First Prototype Build
Build and Test Your Prototype
Step 5: Revise as Necessary to complete a successful design
Step 5: Revise as Necessary to complete a successful design
Congratulate the Team on a Job Well Done
Congratulate the Team on a Job Well Done
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