The goal of this project was to design and develop an autonomous, modular, easily operable animatronic head to enhance realism in medical simulations. There exists a gap in the medical manikins field, on one end manikins that have limited use cases for lower cost, and on the other end manikins capable of a handful of complex simulations that are expensive. This project aims to create a low cost head and neck manikin capable of a plethora of complex simulations. The prototype from Cohen et al. was a continuation of an MQP, they focused on addressing the medical uses. This year’s team continued where Cohen et al. left off. Redesigning CAD models and entire subsystems such as the neck. As well as, evaluating the electrical and software side of H.A.L. Ultimately, starting assembly of the head, adding user friendly UI, and testing subsystems.

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Creator

• Lepage, Connor R.
• Boston, Daraius A.
• Lepage, Tristan J.
• Hauer, Dylan T.

Subject

• Learning
• Industry
• Inclusion
• Health
• Community
• Project-Based Learning
• Well-Being
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050721-165233
• 23551

Keyword

• Medical Device
• Manufacturability
• Modular
• 3D Printing
• Animatronic
• Medical Training

Advisor

• Radhakrishnan, Pradeep
• Pahlavan, Kaveh

Year

• 2021

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 4 - Quality Education
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2021-05-07

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2022-05-16