Retrofitting a Tricycle

Adaptive Technology Project

 

 

 

Problem to Solve:

 

You must design and build a tricycle for a physically handicapped child.  First, you will use Anthropometrics Data of Children to create a child model out of cardboard.  The model will allow you to design your tricycle.  You can use a 1:1 scale or modified.  Then you will create a sketch of your tricycle and begin to build your prototype. You must use the same scale from the child model.  The prototype must work enough to be able to create a frame animation of it operating.  Since the child has no use of their legs, the tricycle must be powered another way.  The final design must not have the child in the reclined position.  Next, you will have to create an advertisement aimed at the parents using PowerPoint.  The presentation has to emphasize safety and it has to include the animation of your tricycle.  The presentation has to be professionally done. Finally, you will create a model of your tricycle using Pro-desktop 3D.

 

Links to help complete the Project

 

Anthro-Kids - Anthropometrics Data of Children:

 http://www-18.nist.gov/projects/anthrokids/

 

An Overview of the History of Ergonomics:

http://staffweb.wylieisd.net/staff/allenm/ergonomics.htm

 

Anthropometrics Models of Children:

http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~beitler/children/

 

An Introduction to the Body Measurement System:

http://www.techexchange.com/thelibrary/bmsdes.html

 

 

 

Grading:

You will receive three project grades. 

 

  1. Child Model (100 pts)

·        Correct scale (50 pts)

·        Aesthetics (20 pts)

·        Working model (30 pts)

 

  1. Tricycle Model (100 pts)

·        Correct scale (50 pts)

·        Aesthetics (20 pts)

·        Working model (30 pts)

 

  1. Power point Presentation (100 pts)
    • Professional (20 pts)
    • Safety letter (20 pts)
    • Animation of tricycle (20 pts)
    • Sales pitch (20 pts)
    • 5 slides (20 pts)

 

4.   Pro-Desktop 3D Model (100 pts)