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Nail File Assist

Project information
  • Possible technologies involved: 3D printing, laser cutting, 3D scanning.
  • Project Type: General
  • Expected prototype budget: $50
  • Expected project cost: $50
Client Information
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Project background
This client has recently lost more of their mobility and can no longer use a nail file independently. What is needed is more support for the hand being filed and the file itself.

Your task is to design a device which has 2 main functions. The first is to hold and stabilise the hand and fingers being filed, and the second is to hold the file in the desired position. The hand stabiliser must be ergonomic and comfortable and have the ability to be cleaned. The file holder must be able to adjust the position of the file easily and installation of the file in the holder must be simple yet robust. It should accommodate as many file sizes as possible. The device should be able to be set up easily on a table or armrest and moved if needed.
Past attempts
There has been no previous attempt to solving this problem. / Il n'y a pas de tentatives précédentes pour résoudre ce problème.

Nail File Assist

Proposed by jboud030

Proposed on Apr 26 2024

Contact: makerlab@uottawa.ca

Categories

GNG2101/GNG2501

Repositories Created From This Project Proposal:

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