Assistive Stroller
Authors: Adam Warpinski, Jonathon R. Torres Samayoa, Ricardo A. Sanchez Marquez
Faculty Supervisor: George Anwar
Department: Engineering
Our Senior Design Project is dedicated to designing an assistive stroller, with the primary goal of simplifying the process of both setting up and using a stroller. Setting up a stroller for one child can be challenging, particularly if you are simultaneously responsible for the well being of the child the stroller is intended to carry. Many conventional folding strollers use a multistep process to fold and unfold, and often require the use of at least 2 free limbs during that process. Our objective is to provide users with a seamless and hassle-free experience through an innovative assistive automatic folding stroller. Standard strollers are functional, but allow for an unacceptable number of compromises. Safety concerns arise when users need to place their child down to assemble the stroller, leaving them unattended. Recognizing this potential challenge, we have developed a self-assembling stroller to both reduce the labor for users struggling with stroller setup and allow for more parental attention to be paid to the child. This comprehensive report not only sheds light on the issues users face with existing strollers on the market but also proposes solutions by introducing an assistive stroller. Our multiple design iterations aim to create a top-of-the-line product, distinguishing itself from other competitors. The report examines our innovative approach, highlighting unique features that set our design apart. We also articulate our future vision we strive to accomplish in the upcoming semester.