Creating a personalized set of adaptive laboratory tools to reduce pain, fatigue, and injury risk for a client with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome who works in a research lab, improving accessibility and usability in research environments.

Project Overview

This project focuses on designing and prototyping a personalized set of ergonomic, adaptive laboratory tools to reduce hand strain, pain, and fatigue for a client with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The tools are engineered to improve grip stability and accessibility while meeting strict laboratory sterility, mechanical durability, and thermal tolerance requirements, including autoclave compatibility, ethanol sterilization, and compliance with ADA accessibility standards .The project aims to enhance usability, safety, and quality of life for individuals with hypermobility in laboratory environments.

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Contact Information

Team Members

• Kate Murray - Team Leader
• Isabelle Counts - Communicator
• Kennedy Young - BSAC
• Sarah Graham - BWIG
• Samantha Breault - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Tracy Jane Puccinelli - Advisor
• Ms. Katharine Hubert - Client

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