- Name: Shaini
Age: 10
Background: Shaini is a bright and determined child who lost four fingers on her left hand, making precise control difficult. Despite this, she remains active and engaged, with a strong passion for music and learning.
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SARMA in Sri Lanka-Team13: CAREBOT: by FablabShinagawa, ishara, dilanka is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.
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- Shaini enjoys a variety of activities, including:
- Playing the violin: She loves expressing herself through music.
- Independence in tasks: Shaini desires to perform self-care and daily activities independently.
- Creative hobbies: Drawing and crafting are ways she explores her artistic side.
- A modular, 3D-printed hand mount that allows interchangeable attachments for different tasks. It can securely hold tools, giving Shaini control over her self-care activities with ease. The mount is designed for comfort, flexibility, and long-term usability.
- Specialized clothing with Velcro fasteners, elastic shoelaces, and button hooks can make dressing easier. Magnetic or loop-based zippers help her manage clothing adjustments independently.
- Touchless soap dispensers, pump-free toothpaste holders, and bidet attachments reduce the need for precise hand movements, making personal hygiene more manageable.
- The Adaptive Hand Mount is a flexible, 3D-printed solution that helps individuals with limited hand mobility use everyday tools. Its adjustable design ensures comfort and independence for tasks like self-care and creative activities.
- Creating a modular attachment system with easy interchangeability.
- Using adjustable straps to ensure a snug and comfortable fit.
- Designing an ergonomic grip structure to enhance usability.
- Incorporating a lightweight frame to minimize strain.
- Using different materials for flexibility and strength.
- The mount is a custom-fitted device that attaches to Shaini’s hand, allowing her to securely hold and use different tools. It features a modular attachment system, where different tools—such as a violin bow mount or a comb mount—can be easily connected and swapped as needed.
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