Project Scope.
Orthotists are in need of an accurate way to determine changes in spine position from external body adjustments for more efficient scoliosis brace design.
We propose a new device which will allow users to simultaneously measure spinal curvature and reposition the body. The device must be safe for both patients and users and accurately reflect spine position, without significantly increasing the cost of the process.
By the end of April, we will deliver to our client and the BME 401 instructors a prototype of the proposed device which will reflect the size and operation of the full product. In addition, we will develop software to interpret the data obtained, which will provide scoliosis doctors with the necessary specifications to make an accurately fitting scoliosis brace. Once a model for the prototype has been made, we will write instructions on how to use and reproduce the device.
We propose a new device which will allow users to simultaneously measure spinal curvature and reposition the body. The device must be safe for both patients and users and accurately reflect spine position, without significantly increasing the cost of the process.
By the end of April, we will deliver to our client and the BME 401 instructors a prototype of the proposed device which will reflect the size and operation of the full product. In addition, we will develop software to interpret the data obtained, which will provide scoliosis doctors with the necessary specifications to make an accurately fitting scoliosis brace. Once a model for the prototype has been made, we will write instructions on how to use and reproduce the device.