2-1 Canes

Role in Project: Prototyping, user observation, user testing
Skills: Human centered design, machining, drill press, aluminum bending, FMEA, performance testing

Client: Ted Burke, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The Team: Camille Calvin, Judah Anolick, Jonathan Liberman, Wendy Roldan

Design Challenge: Patients with hip abductor weakness have their safety and convenience comprised when using two canes. Our user had difficulty walking, standing and climbing stairs.

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Design Solution: The 2-1 Cane helps users who use two canes have increased mobility and independence by snapping the two canes into one without compromising the warranty of the cane stability.

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Key Features: The design is made of aluminum, does not alter the cane and snaps them together easily and quickly within 5 seconds. It provides increased safety and convenience for users.