A collaboration with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign & Georgia State University
2017 Design Competition
Releaf
1st Place
Justin Chang, Philip Chang, and Dan Sipzner
University of Pennsylvania
Releaf is an assistive-wearable glove designed to promote active gardening among seniors by increasing grip strength and reducing hand fatigue. The design featured a leather glove that uses cables, servomechanisms, and a sensor controlled by the pinky to engage and disengage active assistance when gripping tools.
Nettle is an intuitive, screenless interface for connecting people using a teapot and mug and employing the beloved ritual of making tea. Two people in different places can communicate using a web-connected teapot, which uses the pouring of hot water to signal a user’s availability to have a conversation over tea. *Social Connectedness category winner
MODU is a customizable, modular tray that attaches to walkers or wheelchairs to provide individuals with mobility impairment with a stable, multipurpose surface for activities and storage. *Health at Home category winner
