"To design and prototype a marine safety knife that can be used by those with restricted hand, wrist or arm movement, and potentially with limited vision, with elderly sailors as the key end-user group"
Processes
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15,000 word design report
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End-user qualitative focus groups
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Laser cutting + 3D printing
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32 models constructed
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•Stress and wear simulation testing
Key design areas
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Handle grip shape
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Rotating blade mechanism
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Locking mechanism
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Blade and shaft material choice and costing
