Freedom
Control
Unit
The Freedom control unit is a wearable electronic device that creates a user-friendly symbiosis between humans and technology. The control unit enables people with severe spinal Injury or muscle dystrophy resulting in a lack of hand control, the ability to control their electric wheelchair and regain an increased level of independence.
Personal Learning Outcomes​
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Research
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Ideation
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Electronics
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3D modelling (Solidworks)
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Rendering (Keyshot)
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Prototyping and Manufacturing
TLOs Practiced
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Problem Solving and Design
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Self management
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needs context and systems
Reflection
The freedom control unit was for an electronics based Unit call Human machine interface. It was very rewarding to work on a project that aimed to help the community and in particular the disabled community. I strongly believe that this product could help many people in need. However, This project is still in the development phase. In the time given to work on the project I managed to get the sender unit working however ran out of time to finish of the code to allow the receiver unit to control the actuators and servos. I know the problem lies within the Bluetooth communication code however had not had a chance to work on it further. I am super happy with the results so far with the sender tested and working well and look forward to returning to this project in my own time.
Throughout this project I gained more experience working with electronics, further developed research skills, a better understanding of the equipment currently being used to help aid our disabled population and learnt how rewarding designing to help another persons well being can be.