Kitchen Knife/Cutting Device for Individuals with Fine Motor Limitations

Current Solution

Steady Slicer increases stability and control to provide a more independent, enjoyable cooking experience.

Project Begin/Ends Date

IdeaLab Fall 2019
07/2020 Studio_930 2020

Problem Statement

Manipulating a kitchen knife to slice or chop can be difficult and unstable for someone with limited fine motor function, grip strength, or finger dexterity.

Client

Peggy Fortune, Al Sigl

Team Members

Caralie Fennessey, Eleanor Green, Fong-Yun Su, Jimmy He

Project Current Phase

Next Step

- Test both prototypes with the target market.
- Explore a variety of materials.
- Print the entire system with the cutting board to test.
- Try different blade angles for proper slicing.
- Try different handle angles for optimization.

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