Constraints

The team identified the following list of initial, overall constraints:

  • Compiling to ergonomic standards – anthropometric data
  • Stay within current size envelope of mobility device
  • Device needs to be portable
  • Invoke feeling of safety and security
  • Cognitive ability of older adults
  • Limited fine motor skills and grip strength of older adults
  • Device needs to be simplistic and intuitive for older adults to use easily
  • Legal issues i.e. the device might help user but if it hinders ability to move it is “restraining”
  • Medical regulations and funding