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Tic protection

Project information
  • Possible technologies involved: Textiles.
  • Project Type: Client Specific
  • Expected prototype budget: Not available
  • Expected project cost: $50
Client Information
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Client Information
A physical tic disorder leads to involuntary physical movements that are unexpected. This can mean physical injuries can happen to different parts of the body. This client has tics where they punch either themselves, walls or hard surfaces, sharp objects or touch hot surfaces. It causes many hand injuries, dislocation of knuckles and burns. The current solution is to wear a boxing or other martial art glove for protection. However these are very large and inconvenient to wear for the whole day while trying to do other tasks. Your task is to design a glove which has knuckle protection, heat protection for the palm and leaves the fingertips free. An important criteria is that they look modern  and not out of place so that the client is not anxious or embarrassed to wear them in public.
Past attempts
There has been no previous attempt to solving this problem.

Tic protection

Proposed by jboud030

Proposed on Aug 9 2021

Contact: makerlab@uottawa.ca

Categories

GNG2101/GNG2501

Repositories Created From This Project Proposal:

over 3 years ago