Week 1

In week one of lab, group 04 of section 012 was formed.  Once the group was formed, the main topic for the design project was chosen: human assist devices.  After much brainstorming of devices needed in the medical field to create or improve upon, the group chose to pursue creating a porous material that would allow for breathable prosthetics and orthotics. This will allow for people wearing the devices to be more comfortable in every day wear, especially during the warmer months when perspiration occurs readily. It was realized that the contact area between the skin and prosthetic easily perspires and then easily becomes irritated. We hope to add substantial comfort to all prosthetic users with our final design.