College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Date
6-2020
Primary Advisor
Sarah T. Harding, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
Melissa Oliver, an occupational therapist at McGuire VA Medical Center, works extensively with veterans who struggle with certain daily activities due to their hand tremors. Hand tremors caused by essential tremor, Parkinson’s Disease, or other physical or neurological impairments can greatly affect an individual’s ability to perform daily tasks. One of these tasks include the ability to handle beverages, as hand tremors can cause excessive sloshing and spilling of liquid. Melissa reached out to find a way to help veterans with hand tremors easily consume liquids. Our team, consisting of Logan Smith, Allen Tecson, Jaret Wedow, and Kai Workman, was tasked with creating a stabilizing mug capable of resisting motion due to hand tremors.
After designing, prototyping, and iterating, we constructed a final prototype. Our final design features custom 3D printed components integrated with electronics to make the mug actively detect and counteract hand tremors. Two Brushless DC Motors allow the cup to rotate along two axes of rotation after receiving signals from the sensors and controller board located in the bottom of the mug. A removable mug liner allows for easy cleaning and ensures the electronic components stay dry.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/528