Improving Older Adult Mobility through the Development and Evaluation of Ambient Assistive Devices

Knight Research Scholars Program Project Improving Older Adult Mobility through the Development and Evaluation of Ambient Assistive Devices

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Project Availability

Team Size
12 team members
Open Spots
0 Team currently full
Affiliations
College of Nursing
Team Leader
Faculty Mentor

  • Ladda Thiamwong, PhD

Team Member Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
-Team members applying to this project are expected to have interest in one or more of the following areas: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.

-Team members must consistently demonstrate timely and responsive communication.

-Team members must exhibit an eagerness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and/or electronics.

Description

Older adults commonly experience reduced mobility due to various reasons. Assistive devices are continuously developed with the goal of improving the mobility of older adults to ultimately increase feelings of independence, increase overall mobility, and reduce fall risk. The first phase of this project revolves around the development of two ambient assistive devices designed for older adults. The developmental phase of this project involves 3D modeling, finite element analysis (FEA), component selection, and electrical system design, including circuit schematic development and component integration. The second phase of this project will evaluate the performance and acceptability of the assistive devices developed through human subjects research.