MEC E 460 PROJECT PROPOSAL

DESIGN OF A FEPS REHABILITATION DEVICE

OBJECTIVE
Many patients experiencing spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, burn, musculoskeletal injuries and cerebral palsy
experience decreased wrist and hand strength or impaired range of motion. Patients require a portable device to
complete multiple repetitions of hand and wrist exercises. The goals of this project is to design and build a new FEPS
device based off of our observations of the current device and the changing needs of our populations. Not to mention
the current one is 20+ years old.

SCOPE OF WORK

Define design specifications through discussion with the client as well as a search of commercial
technologies, patents, and literature

Prepare multiple design concepts and select top choice with client

Develop a CAD model of the design

Create a drawing package, including a parts list

Potential: Manufacture a prototype based on design

PRELIMINARY DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Be easily maintained and serviced

Rotating portion for wrist flexion and extension

Rotating portion for wrist pronation and supination

Allow for control of tension on each portion

Capability to measure number of repetitions for each portion

Ability to securely mount to flat table top surfaces

Easily moveable and transportable

Note: Design teams will develop more comprehensive design specifications through discussion with our company
representative.

DELIVERABLES

Design spec for a prototype of the device

CAD drawing of the device

Drawing package and parts list for the device

Potential: Manufactured prototype of the device

PROTOTYPE RESOURCES
Prototype resources will be provided at the discretion of the project supervisor based on estimated costs and
timeframes.

PROJECT SPONSOR
Name: Michael Cimolini
Title/Position: Technology Integration Lead
Company: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
Address: 10230 111 Avenue
Postal Code: T5G 0B7
Telephone #: 780-863-9247
Email address: Michael.Cimolini@albertahealthservices.ca

AVAILABLE MEETING TIME(S)

Project sponsor is available to meet weekly or as needed by students. Capable of traveling to University
for meetings.

Knowledge experts are available semi-monthly to meet and discuss. Potential for travel to University but
preference for on site meetings.

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF GROUPS

Project sponsor is willing to work with up to two (2) design groups.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Design IP will be owned by Alberta Health Services, with the possibility of transferring IP to the students.

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