Photograph Taker
Team Members: Shu Hui, Joanne, Yu Quan
Background:
Persons with MD typically are unable to take photographs or videos on their own, be it on smartphones or cameras. Depending on the severity of their condition,
they may be unable to hold their device to position the shot (including selfies), click on the button to snap the photo and review their shot immediately on
their device or camera. Those with a severe condition can only rely on their caregivers to help them take photographs. A solution that is hands-free, portable,
and easy to use will enable persons with MD to exercise independence and full creative control over their work. There is varied interest in photography, from
mobile phones for the casual photophile, action cameras for the adventurists, to DSLRs for the pros.
(Extracted from T4G 2022 Website, competition organised by Engineering Good)
Problem Statement:
How might we enable people with MD to exercise their own creativity by making it possible for them to take photographs and/or videos independently?
(Extracted from T4G 2022 Website, competition organised by Engineering Good)
Our Solution:
Our team have develop a robotic-based gimbal that allow users to attach their phone on it magnetically. There will be a simple control that allows you to
control the movement of their phone to take picture. This set up will be attached to the edge of the wheelchair, as most MD patients are wheelchair-bounded.
The system can be run with a battery or their own powerbank.
Future Improvements:
We aim to improve the following:
- Redesign the gimbal to have more degree of freedom
- Redesign the attachment mechanism to be more robust and universal
- Replace the buttons and joystick to be the one specially designed for special needs
- Input port that allow users to use their own controls
- Integrate object detection via mobile app that automatically move the gimbal
- Integrate a secondary screen
Skills Involved: Fusion360, 3D Printing(FDM), Laser Cutting, Arduino, Electronics
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