Assistive Technologies Glove Design

Active-Franklin lives in the Auburn area where he enjoys playing tennis, weight lifting, gardening, and spending time outdoors.

Educated-He earned his Master’s degree in Industrial Design from Auburn University.

Employed-He is currently employed as a shop assistant in the industrial design shop.

-On June 8th 1999, Franklin was involved in a motor vehicle accident where he severed his C-6 vertebrae

-He was diagnosed

with C-6 quadriplegia.

-Also known as tetraplegia: “ the paralysis of four limbs”

-Paralysis caused by illness or injury

-Results in the partial or total loss of use in their limbs and torso.

-Full head and neck movement with good muscle strength.

-Good shoulder movement and elbow flexion, but no elbow extension

-Active wrist extension which permits tenodesis

-This can allow someone with active wrist extension (C6) to use their tenodesis to achieve grasp

-Tenodesis is the natural tendency of the fingers to curl or flex when the wrist is extended.

-This is because the finger flexor muscles are actually in the forearm, and bending the wrist back shortens these tendons, making the fingers curl.

Be more independent in his recreational activities

Eliminate discomfort

-currently using ace bandage and tape

Become more mobile and active

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-Franklin enjoys being active-playing sports, weightlifting and at

work

-The glove will help him be independent of assistance.

-Franklin’s optimal wellness -beneficial for blood circulation, joint

health, and muscle strength

-requires only one person

-Be universal, with an emphasis on Franklins’ needs.

-Should wick away moisture and increase mobility

-Fit 95th Percentile of All hands

Wrist Support

Large loops

Air ventilation

Wrist–to-PalmGrip Pads

Spandex straps

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-Loops, not tabs

-Franklin does not like to bite the glove to pull it on

FB: “It’s not sanitary”

-Should be ambidextrous

-One handed, singular motions.

Ambidextrous, UniversalFit Capabilities

Requires only one user

Two single-action straps

Soft, Snug-fit wrist support

Variety of handles fit

Breathable & Durable

Ambidextrous, UniversalFit Capabilities

Requires only one user

Two single-action straps

Soft, Snug-fit wrist support

Variety of handles

Breathable & Durable