Interactive Ball Slingshot for Activity Frame

The Inclusivity Activity Frame is an attachment for devices such as wheelchairs and walkers that enables individuals with mobility limitations to participate in a wide range of fun, safe physical activities. The team of engineers has been designing and building a functional prototype of an electrical slingshot soccer ball “kicker.” The exhibit visitors will be able to explore the design process from initial brainstorming, the design process through CAD software and electrical diagrams and the physical prototype. Visitors will also be able to interact with the exhibit using the activity frame attachment to maneuver and shoot a soccer ball. The user will sit in the wheelchair and aim the slingshot. They will then be able to hit a button pulling the mechanism back. Then once the LED button lights up the button will be hit again shooting a soccer ball. This exhibit will allow visitors to see a full range design product with a final product that is fun to use and inclusive for all ages and abilities.