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Accessible Mini-golf Table
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Concept A table-top game of mini-golf that is
easily modifiable, accessible to a wide group of disabled and handicapped people, and fun for anyone to play.
Bring an outdoor pastime inside.
Customer Market Wheelchair users Motor skill ailments Other physically or mentally
handicapped people Centers for independent living Families Golf enthusiasts
Contact Ian Smith Powered wheelchair
user MIT sophomore
Research Survey of various tabletop games,
including pool, foosball, table tennis, and air hockey
Tabletop heights vs. waist height and posture -- extrapolated to people sitting down
Customer feedback by Ian Smith
Design for Accessibility Knee and wheelchair clearance
30 inches off of ground Above ADA regulation of 27 inches Allows knees and most wheelchair arms to
slide under table Tabletop playing height
36 inches off of ground Emulates a billiards player’s stance by
placing at chin-level of a wheelchair user
Design for Accessibility Leg design
Center-placed supports for wheelchair accessibility
Putting cue Extremely easy to aim, use, and handle Ergonomic design emulating foosball Lightweight Resistant to breakage or dropping Safe
Concept Visualization
Design Challenges Adjustable, motorized height while
keeping the playing surface level Materials selection for lightweight and
durable components Stable, ergonomic, and versatile putter
cue
Scope of Project Human factors engineering Ergonomics Rigorous consumer testing and
feedback Making a product that customers find
entertaining
Questions?