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J-Walk Gait Trainer (ME 470 Senior Design Capstone Project – Fall 2019)
Design of an Improved Gait Trainer Customized for Individual Needs
The J-Walk is a gait trainer mobility aid originally designed for an individual with cerebral palsy and crouch gait. The design features a commercially available rollator, the Triumph Escape, that has been modified to use posteriorly. This makes the design cheaper than some custom products. These plans will allow those with similar needs to customize their own mobility aid. This customization is based upon an individual with a specific need. Any individual can adjust the design according to their height and weight.
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Hsiao-Wecksler
TA: Hemangg Rajput
Advantages of the J-Walk
- Customizable
- Easily Replicable
- Inexpensive compared to other options
- Simple adjustment mechanisms
- Ergonomic
- Safe and Durable
Meet the Team
Sungjae Hwang
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Email: hsj951111@naver.com
Adam RosalesÂ
B.S. Engineering Mechanics (Micro- and Nanomanufacturing)
Email: adamvrosales@gmail.com
Jamie Sergay
B.S. Engineering Mechanics (Whole-Body Biomechanics)
Email: jamiea416@gmail.com
Abby Steimel
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Email: abigail.steimel@gmail.com
12/19/2019
We would like to acknowledge the Grainger College of Engineering’s Mechanical Science and Engineering department for their sponsorship of the project, as well as the following:
- Jasmine Brown
- Diane Gottheil
- Elizabeth Hsiao-Wecksler
- Hemangg Rajput
- Blake Everett Johnson
- MechSE Machine Shop
- MechSE Business Office
- Champaign-Urbana Community Fab Lab
- Emily Kopka
- Triumph Mobility
Disclaimer
The original design of the J-Walk used the following specifications. The handlebar is designed to handle loads under 170 lbs (modified). The seat is designed to handle loads under 275 lbs (manufacturer). The height of the individual that the J-Walk was originally designed for is 5 feet even.