166a1MT Prosthetic Accessories

The team’s final design utilized updates from Intermediate testing which include adjusting switch profiles and textures as well as stabilizing the flexible pen and shortening the barbeque lighter. This final design has also closed out all prior risks that were previously low-level at the time of the Intermediate Design Review. Final electrical engineering designs and calculations were performed on the entire assembly, allowing the accessories and Taylor’s current myoelectric operating system to be completely intertwined. Manufacturing of the arm was completed with the help of Zach Harvey, CPO. The team has completed a final product that includes a professionally manufactured carbon fiber shell that will fit Taylor, allowing him immediate implementation and use. All accessories were inserted into their respective switches
and electrical systems.
The prosthetic arms accessories team met all scheduled deliverables throughout the year, with no major delays. All key design, report, and manufacturing deliverables have been met and exceeded utilizing a scrum and Gantt project management technique. The team spent $1567.93 out of the budgeted $1729.68 and ended $161.75
(9.4%) under budget. The team recommends that the arm could be upgraded with more advanced technologies, which could prove to be a great future Senior Design Project. Overall, this project was a success and has led to a great product.