Engineering Case Study
Prosthetic Irritation Relief Project
A biomedical engineering project investigating material combinations and interface comfort for prosthetic users.
Problem
Prosthetic users can experience discomfort caused by heat, friction, moisture, and mechanical interaction at the prosthetic-skin interface.
Objective
Investigate material combinations and engineering approaches that could help reduce irritation and improve user comfort.
Engineering Approach
Evaluated material combinations intended to reduce heat and friction.
Compared engineering characteristics relevant to comfort and prosthetic interfaces.
Used MATLAB and Excel to analyze experimental or design data.
Documented procedures, specifications, results, and design considerations.
Participated in iterative design refinement.
Used engineering analysis to compare potential solutions.
My Contribution
Contributed to materials comparison, data analysis, documentation, and design evaluation.
Skills Demonstrated
Design & development evidence
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
Investigate material combinations and engineering approaches that could help reduce irritation and improve user comfort.
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.