Simple devices for the physically disabled.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

• The Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center's Biomedical Engineering Department has developed assistive devices.
• Focus on devices for individuals with disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on the development of assistive devices for the disabled.
• To highlight the selection criteria for these devices.

Main Methods:

• Development of assistive devices within a biomedical engineering setting.
• Selection based on simplicity, ease of fabrication, and low cost.

Main Results:

• A range of assistive devices have been successfully developed.
• The developed devices meet criteria for simplicity and affordability.

Conclusions:

• The Biomedical Engineering Department has created practical and accessible assistive technologies.
• The focus on simple, low-cost fabrication facilitates wider adoption and usability.