Requirements
Specifications
Self-dressing:
• Have a way to firmly attach but easily remove the shirt from the device
• Shirt must not slip or fall during the dressing process, but must be detachable by the
user on her own
• Less than 1 minute of setup time by a person
other than the user
• Must take less than 5 minutes to use from
setup to completion
• Require minimal external assistance for the
user to use
• User must be able to either dress or undress
herself in a reasonable amount of time
Safety:
• No potentially harmful edges or materials
• Padding on contact points that could be
potentially harmful
• Device should not require more range of
motion than is comfortable to the user
• Use should not cause pain or discomfort
Logistical Requirements:
• Must fit in her room
• Must leave enough open space for the turning radius of her wheelchair
• Must be portable
• Room dimensions: 8 feet by 12 feet
• Turning radius: 21.7 inches
• Easily moveable and usable in multiple
rooms in the house
Construction/Deconstruction
• Must be simple and intuitive to install
• Require little to no training for one person
to install on their own
• Must be lightweight enough for one person
to carry on their own and easily constructed
and deconstructed
• Must be portable to multiple areas in the
house
Maintenance/Durability
• Must support the weight of the t-shirt and
her arms
• Must not wear and tear with normal use
• Weight of at least 10 pounds must be supported by the device
• Must be made out of durable, dependable
materials to ensure longevity
Table 3: Requirements and Specifications
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