Rose's Cane: Extra set of hands

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About the project: A cane that also incorporates an arm that can pick up dropped objects to ensure the user doesn't have to bend down, and potentially loose balance. The Problem:Our need knower, Rose, has parkinson's disease. She often looses her balance, but especially when she bends down to reach for something. She has another grabber - but it doesn't pick up flat pieces of paper, or little objects like pills and sometimes she drops the grabber itself. The Solution:Our design has a grabber incorporated into the cane. It allows for simultaneous use of the cane's supporting function - and a grabber function. The user positions the cane near the dropped object and aims the cane using a laser light. The arm then extends downward and grabs the object with a robotic clenching hand. The arm then retracts and the user can grasp the dropped object.

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TOMglobal
The power of TOM With 1.1 Billion people living with disabilities around the world, there are an astronomical number of neglected challenges hindering independence and inclusion. Unfortunately, the market is failing and valuable solutions are never developed or do not reach users at affordable prices. Local TOM Communities organize Makeathons and Developer Groups, bringing together Makers, engineers, designers, innovators, problem solvers and Need-Knowers (people with a deep understanding of specific disability challenge) to develop solutions for everyday challenges. Community members then document the solutions on the Open Makers Market, making the designs available and free for users around the globe.

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