One Knee Stair Negotiator

Authors

Naomi Marciante, Washington University in St. LouisFollow
Seth Trevino, Washington University in St. LouisFollow

Publication Date

Summer 8-12-2019

Document Type

Final Report

Problem Statement

The design-to-prototype process for a One Knee Stair Negotiator, designed to reduce or eliminate the weight on one leg while climbing stairs. The decision-making processes, fabrication plan, engineering analysis, safety concerns, and risk assessments are documented. Pertinent photographs, drawings, and video links are included for clarification.

Author's School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (UMSL JME 410)

Comments

Stair climbing and descending device to avoid knee pain.

Recommended Citation

Marciante, Naomi and Trevino, Seth, "One Knee Stair Negotiator" (2019). Washington University / UMSL Mechanical Engineering Design Project JME 4110. 19.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/jme410/19