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With crutches, there was a need to initiate standing by forcefully swinging his body forward to gain

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Key Mechanical DevelopmentI figured out a way to eliminate the bottom structural beam. The walker los

The Search for a Language and a GestureWhile trying to solve the mechanical requirements, I was looki

Sketches and quick CAD mock-ups to test concept

This was the chosen concept direction for LeapfrogAttempting Sportiness to Counteract Impression of D

The kart idea showcases a different take on the problem - Although it only caters for standing up (no

Ideation & Concept DevelopmentEarly SketchesInitial ideas were kept broad, exploring different wa

Unmet Needs, Opportunity & Positioning StudyThe research was further fleshed-out with an in-depth

Strategy 2: The Importance of Secondary Users/CaregiversSpeaking to the parents yielded the most usef

Literature, Field Observation & Hands-on ResearchGathering insights in this specialized field of

Flexibility: Complex Problems with Simple SolutionsIt was a major challenge to simultaneously incorpo

How Automatic, Intuitive Transformation WorksWhen sitting, the child’s weight folds the walker into c

Benefit #1: Transformation without Caregiver InterventionLeapfrog automatically transforms according

Elegant MechanicsAn Automatic and Intuitive Gas-Spring Transformation System

Patients are Human, not Technical ProblemsAssistive walkers for cerebral palsied children are often p

Hinders Social Interaction & Integration

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