Post 6 :10 Existing Ideas

10 existing ideas on object which can help elderly grab items without them bending down:

1)PikStik Pro - Pik Stik All Purpose Reach/Grabber

Features:

• PikStik Pro - Pik Stik All Purpose Reacher/Grabber 48" Orange
• Flexible jaw and cushioned tips pick up anything from a pin to a 5 lb. object.
• Rustproof and Washable for outdoor and indoor use.
• Lightweight GE Lexan material makes PikStik the best all-purpose reacher.

http://www.egeneralmedical.com/pik-stik-pro-all-purpose-reacher-48-orange.html

2)Screamin' Eagle Nut Grabber Lighted Pick-Up Tool Kit

http://www.southamptonharley-davidson.co.uk/accessories--apparel/screamin'-eagle-nut-grabber-lighted-pick-up-tool-kit/c-27/p-30693?pCat=1428

3)  EasyReach     

          



http://www.drainbrain.com/specialties/easyreach.html

 

4) Smallobjectgrabber

www.heidisongs.com

 

5)Grabber Pick Up Tool

http://diyhousehelp.com/tools/hand-tools/grabber-pick-up-tool-buying-guide/

 

6)flexible grabber pick up tool

http://diyhousehelp.com/tools/hand-tools/grabber-pick-up-tool-buying-guide/

 

 

7)Three Jaw Grabber and

Grabber Attachments

 

 

 

 http://www.soundocean.com/represented/seabotix/options

 

 

8)Robot Hand Grabber

 

 

 

http://www.toydoo.com/robot-hand-grabber-pack-of-12-ea.html

 

 

9)Steelman Lighted Grabber Claw

http://www.ntxtools.com/network-tool-warehouse/JSP-05540.html

 

 

10)80cm Foldable Pick Up Grabber Gripper Reacher Kitchen Litter Reaching Picker

 

http://www.trait-tech.com/product/T-TOOL-1683__80cm-foldable-pick-up-grabber-gripper-reacher-kitchen-litter-reaching-picker.html

 





Blog 5:Challenges/Problems

Identified Problem:
 Elderly having problem bending down to take things/objects.

Design Brief:
Design and make a object for grabbing things so that the elderly would not need to bend down.

Specification:
The object should able to grab the items without it falling out.
The object should be portable.
The object should be able to grab the item without destroying/ruining the shape of the item.