Team BioCraft

Owner & Collaborators
License

Team BioCraft by FablabShinagawa, Madhura is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.
Summary
π Team BIOCRAFT from the University of Kelaniya, University of Moratuwa, and NSBM is competing in the Sri Lanka Inter-University Make-A-Thon. Our project supports π©Ί Mr. S. Thileepan, a 32-year-old who suffered severe hand injuries from an electric shock, losing fine motor control. After 13 surgeries, he still struggles to work and support his family. π A key insight from our research is that when he bends his thumb toward his palm, his fingers move slightly, which we used to design assistive devices.
π οΈ We developed two solutions: βοΈ a Pen Holding Assister that helps him write 4Γ faster with no pain, and π a Driving Assister that improves grip and steering. Our designs follow three main principles: β
Low-cost for affordability, β
Lightweight for ease of use, and β
No electronics to avoid charging issues.
π Our goal is to help Mr. Thileepan regain independence, secure a job, and improve his quality of life.
