Motorized Pediatric Stander Kit

Current Solution

A prototype kit that allows parents and therapists to modify and motorize existing standers for children with CP has been developed that would enable children to explore their environment autonomously.

Project Begin/Ends Date

07/2017 Studio_930

Problem Statement

Many children with cerebral palsy (CP) suffer from an inability to balance and stand upright. So-called pediatric standers became a crucial tool from both a therapeutic and socialization perspective. Unfortunately the majority of these standers require a caregiver or family member to move the stander from place to place. For a variety of reasons there are no motorized pediatric standers that would allow a child to move in a self-directed fashion.. Motivated by the goal of “letting all kids be kids”, the objective is to design a new pediatric standing experience that would enhance the quality of life for children in this situation.

Client

CP Rochester

Team Members

Hunter Zhang, Vincy Qi, Weiying Chen, Elmie Lin