Cohesion and Cooperation

We presented to our classmates about our research for software and recording tools, as well as the information that we got from talking to a patient at a nursing home. We decided on two different microphones that we are going to use to record our tutorials, the CAD U37 and the Yeti. We also chose software for screen video recording and video editing. During the class we discussed different ways that we could stand out from our competing tutorial...

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Exploring the Market

As a whole, our group has really gotten off on the right foot at the start of this year. Today in class we presented some of our findings as we continue to dive deeper into all of the research that we have to complete before we finalize any design plans. The first research topic was for competitive technologies that are on the market today. Using a catalog from AliMed for Rehabilitation/ Orthopedics/ Skilled Nursing, we ran through the positives...

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Ski Pack on a Roll

Today our group made a presentation that we then presented to the class. The information that was given included our decision about what direction we should move forward with. First off was our choice for sewing machines. The research done by a group member was narrowed down to two companies in which we would buy our sewing machine from. These companies are Brothers or Juki. Our group seems to be leaning toward the Brothers sewing machine due...

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Day 2!

As group research becomes more in depth and detailed, we must keep everyone updated! All 3 groups are becoming more knowledgeable about the problem at hand and research is being generated quite quickly.  As public representative it is my job to keep the blog updated and informational.  But since I can't obtain the full details from every group, someone in each group must write a blog for the day and send it to me.  Once I have all the proposed blogs, it is my job to proofread and make adjustments. This is a great way for...

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Today is the first day we really get to dig into EDD.  After much deliberating and voting, we have decided on the projects we will be working on this year.  There are 3 projects we have decided to pursue.  The first was designed by Brian Halligan.  He came up with the idea of a rollerski backpack.  The second project was created by Gabby O'Dell.  In this group, they hope to create a prototype of a wheelchair that is more suitable for patients with arm restriction.  And in the last group, Greg Talamo came up with...

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