Engineering Case Study
Ergonomic Wrist Brace Design
A biomedical design project focused on wrist support, fit, comfort, and human anatomy.
Problem
Design a wrist-support solution that provides appropriate support while considering comfort, flexibility, fit, and human anatomy.
Objective
Develop an ergonomic wrist-support concept using human-factor measurements, CAD, prototyping, and design iteration.
Engineering Approach
Collected human-factor measurements including wrist circumference, palm dimensions, finger dimensions, and other anatomical measurements.
Evaluated comfort, flexibility, usability, and fit as major design requirements.
Developed design concepts based on engineering criteria.
Used SolidWorks for CAD design.
Used additive manufacturing and 3D printing during prototype development.
Evaluated design iterations and made adjustments based on fit and performance.
My Contribution
Supported measurement collection, design concept development, CAD modeling, prototype evaluation, and documentation.
Skills Demonstrated
Wrist brace development
Sketch / concept
Concept illustration; not a photograph of a fabricated prototype.
SolidWorks / CAD
CAD image not yet provided
3D-printed prototype
Prototype photo not yet provided
What we were trying to improve
Develop an ergonomic wrist-support concept using human-factor measurements, CAD, prototyping, and design iteration.
Testing & data
Specific test methods, measurements, and findings that informed design changes have not yet been provided.
What changed between iterations
Before-and-after design changes and their connection to test findings have not yet been documented here.
Next prototype
A subsequent prototype photo and comparison with the earlier version have not yet been provided.
Final takeaway / result
A verified engineering outcome and final takeaway have not yet been provided.