The objective of this project was to design an assistive utensil device to help individuals with limited grip strength and range of motion in the completion of daily tasks. The list of utensils applicable for use with the device includes forks, spoons, knives, pencils and toothbrushes, but could be expanded with additional design efforts. There were three final designs produced each with similar functional characteristics but employing different hand positioning when holding the device. The main advantage of the developed devices is the capability to customize multiple features for personal effectiveness and comfort. Feedback was received from professionals in the rehabilitation field that confirmed the effectiveness of the designs.

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Creator

• Parker, Winton J.
• Huber, Adam J.
• Fitzgerald, Kyle P.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042617-205204

Advisor

• Ault, Holly Keyes
• Hoffman, Allen H.

Year

• 2017

Date created

• 2017-04-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Source

• E-project-042617-205204

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-05-13