Concept
Concept
Many bottle openers require two hands, grip strength, or fine motor control, making them inaccessible to people with motor impairments. Working with Danny, our team designed a mechanical opener that uses angled ridges and a push-force activation to release caps without twisting, improving independence and safety.
Scope
Scope
We prototyped and refined a wheelchair-friendly grip-cap mechanism using foam, 3D-printed parts, and ergonomic levers. The final design accommodates various bottle sizes, uses high-contrast visual cues for low vision, and reduces required force. Development involved continuous feedback from Danny to ensure comfort, durability, and real-world usability.
Concept
Many bottle openers require two hands, grip strength, or fine motor control, making them inaccessible to people with motor impairments. Working with Danny, our team designed a mechanical opener that uses angled ridges and a push-force activation to release caps without twisting, improving independence and safety.
Scope
We prototyped and refined a wheelchair-friendly grip-cap mechanism using foam, 3D-printed parts, and ergonomic levers. The final design accommodates various bottle sizes, uses high-contrast visual cues for low vision, and reduces required force. Development involved continuous feedback from Danny to ensure comfort, durability, and real-world usability.
