Title page for E-project-042408-143717

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2008-04-24

Authors
Bryan Mancuso, ME
Daniel Corrigan Murphy, diviner@WPI.EDU, ME
Jacob H Troiano, ME

URN E-project-042408-143717

Title Refinement of a Treadmill

Advisor
Cobb, Eben C, ME

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
This project continued previous work modifying a treadmill to better fit the needs of elderly users. The project modified four aspects of a stock treadmill. The first modification was the addition of a handrail system for increased safety. The second was a speed reduction mechanism to allow for finer control. The third was a user interface tailored to the difficulties that present with aging. The fourth was a new walking surface to absorb more impact than the original surface.

Files
Refinement_of_a_Treamill_MQP.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2008-04-24
Authors	Bryan Mancuso, ME Daniel Corrigan Murphy, diviner@WPI.EDU, ME Jacob H Troiano, ME
URN	E-project-042408-143717
Title	Refinement of a Treadmill
Advisor	Cobb, Eben C, ME
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract This project continued previous work modifying a treadmill to better fit the needs of elderly users. The project modified four aspects of a stock treadmill. The first modification was the addition of a handrail system for increased safety. The second was a speed reduction mechanism to allow for finer control. The third was a user interface tailored to the difficulties that present with aging. The fourth was a new walking surface to absorb more impact than the original surface.
Files	Refinement_of_a_Treamill_MQP.pdf