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FORMAL
DESIGN PROJECTS

What is a Formal Design Project (FDP)?

These year-long projects aim to create a medical device that improves the quality of life of community members with disabilities. Teams consist of one team lead and 4-10 team members selected by an application and interview process. Students of all majors and experience levels are welcome to apply. Click on an image for more information about our projects.

2024–2025

Sensory Feedback Prosthetic

Climbing Sleeve for Retsek

Beach Wheelchair for Melissa

Adaptive Golf Glove

Electric Stim Therapy

Hands-free for Sally

NICU CPAP Mask Redesign

Marching Band Haptic Feedback

2023–2024

Walker for Beth

Hand for Maggie

Sensory Feedback Prosthetic

Stent Fatigue Tester

Variable Coiling System

Adaptive Exercise Equipment for Azalea

3D Printed Prosthetics with e-NABLE

Climbing Sleeve for Retsek

Beach Wheelchair for Melissa

Prosthetic Leg Surfboard Attachment for Dana

2022–2023

Hand for Maggie

Hand for Maggie

Hand for Beth

Hand for Beth

Portable Lift for Alex

Spasm Algorithm for Tamar

Spasm Algorithm for Tamar

EnCompass F2 In-Vitro Stent Fatigue Testing

EnCompass F2 In-Vitro Stent Fatigue Testing

Encompass Stent Weld Inspection

EnCompass Stent Weld Inspection

Edwards Lifesciences VMS

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Dolphin Biopsy Tool for NMMF

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Skateboard for Carlo

Triumphant

Fuitar

2021–2022

Braces for Bill

Portable Lift for Alex

Hand for Beth

Hand for Beth

Arm for Beth

Arm for Beth

Leg for Karen

Edwards Lifesciences VMS

Edwards Lifesciences VMS

2020–2021

Arm for Beth

Arm for Beth

Hand for Beth

Brace for Sheri

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Sight for Clinton

2019–2020

Arm for Andrea

Leg for Karen

Braces for Bill

Portable Lift for Alex

Bike Seat for Ali

Mental Health App

2018–2019

Standing Assistance for Mr. Granados

Standing Assistance for Mr. Granados

Motorized Wagon for Mikaela

Motorized Wagon for Mikaela

Arm for Tim

Arm for Tim

Wheelchair for Chase and Carson

Wheelchair for Chase and Carson

Hands for Julian (Project Midas)

Hands for Julian (Project Midas)

App for DRC

App for DRC

2017–2018

Training Fin for Karen

Trike for Sam

Weight-Shifting App for Amber

Skateboard Arm for Davis

Brace for Rita

Braces for Spencer

Capital Stand-Up Paddle Board

2016–2017

Arm for Luke

Hand for Levi

Transportation System for Terra

Myoelectric Hand for Dr. Bratcher

Filament Reclaimer

Cycling Leg for Francis

Tensile Strength Tester

Dexterity Enhancement Toolset

2014 & 2015

Variable Rigidity Ankle for Phil

Bike Trailer for Lisa

Quick Swap Mechanism for Taylor

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