Project Overview

Our project involves the design of a device capable of covering the distance from a wheelchair to an elevator call button in the x, y, and z directions, then exerting a horizontal force sufficient to successfully push the call buttons in both the standard elevator car and the corresponding hallway. The mechanism must either be directed by infrared signals (to be later integrated into a voice-controlled adaptive technology system) or be controlled by another stimulus generated by movement no lower than the user’s neck.



Group Members (from left): Ashley Matsick, Sara Karle, Michele Lorenz, Emily Maslonkowski

Files

• Mid-Semester Presentation (February 24, 2006)
• Mid-Semester Report (February 28, 2006)
• PDS (April 14, 2006)
• Final Report (April 28, 2006)
• Final Poster (May 2, 2006)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Michele Lorenz - Team Leader
• Emily Maslonkowski - Communicator
• Sara Karle - BSAC
• Ashley Matsick - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Naomi Chesler - Advisor
• John Fleming - Client

Related Projects

• Fall 2006: Elevator controller for individual with multiple sclerosis
• Spring 2006: Elevator Controller for Individual with MS