REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS
Through brainstorming using information learned in our client interview, we determined the requirements
from users and stakeholders for our design, outlined in Table 2.
Requirement
Specifications
Easy to use
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Compact
Safe
Portable
Time Sensitive
Independence
Elsa should be able to use the device daily without difficulty.
Require little to no training to install and use.
Device should fit in Elsa's room (8 feet x 12 feet).
Device should leave enough free space in for the full turning radius of
her wheelchair (21.7 inches).
• Device should be free of sharp edges and abrasive surfaces.
• Device must not cause pain or discomfort to the user during use.
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Device should not be permanently fixed.
Device should be easy to construct and deconstruct in different places.
Device should be able to construct and deconstruct by one person.
Device should be lightweight (under 8 pounds).
Device should minimize the amount of time Mary assists in dressing.
Total setup and use of the device should not exceed five minutes.
Device should minimize required external assistance.
Any external assistance required should take less than two minutes.
Table 2: Requirements and Specifications
Appendix D: Project Definition provides more information on the users, requirements and goals of this
project.
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