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THE PROBLEM:
Ms. Liu currently suffers from inflammation in her joints, causing tremendous pain and lack of strength, predominantly in her distal joints such as her fingers. Additionally, she also experiences itchiness and joint stiffness which affects her fine motor skills. Aside from her medications, her only trusted remedy to relieve pain and itchiness is treatment with cold-packs. A particularly challenging task for Ms. Liu is opening a water bottle, as she does not possess enough strength to grip or twist open her current water bottle.
OUR SOLUTION:
The WaterBot is a customized water bottle design for Ms. Liu. Their are six main features of the WaterBot to optimize Ms. Liu's use of the bottle:
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Lever System Straw Mouthpiece: The straw-like mouthpiece is opened when the 2-finger lever attached to the mouthpiece has a force applied to it.
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2-way Valve Flap: This valve is introduced as a cover of the mouthpiece to promote hygiene.
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Ring Locking Mechanism: A locking mechanism to prevent accidental spillage from the bottle. To unlock the mouthpiece, the ring simply needs to be slid towards the back of the cap.
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Handle: A handle on the bottle will make it easier for Ms..Liu to grab onto the bottle
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Silicone material: A silicone outer layer was chosen to increase grip on the bottle
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Insulated Storage Compartment: This compartment allows Ms. Liu to store a mini-cooling gel cold pack around the day so she can get relief when she needs it

final prototype

WaterBot bottle

WaterBot cap

WaterBot bottle
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The Liquid Transfer Pump and how it attaches to the WaterBot.


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