GripFab: Summer Research Experience at UMBC
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The influx of consumer-grade 3D printers has changed the potential user base for computer-aided drafting (CAD) software. No longer are 3D models solely the work of engineers and animators. We now see hobbyists, educators, and even children generating 3D-printed objects, however, there is a significant skill gap between the novice 3D printer user and the expert designer. Filling that gap is a growing number of novice-targeted software tools. This study presents one such tool targeted to a specific subset of novice users: occupational therapists. GripFab is 3D modeling software that automates the generation of 3Dprinted assistive hand grips to aid in the use of everyday objects such as styluses, art supplies, and eating utensils. We developed the GripFab prototype in collaboration with several Physical and Occupational therapists who serve students with motor impairments at a high school. In this paper, we describe the motivation for a specialized tool, the development and testing of GripFab with therapists, and future work and considerations for similar design software.
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