Acknowledgements

The team has consulted our assigned shop tech, Rob Layng, and the shop supervisor, Marv Snyder, on improvements to designs that would allow parts to be cheaper and easier to manufacture without sacrificing the quality of the part, specifically the use of sheet metal for some of the metal housings. Additionally, the team has elicited the help of Professor Nees from the psychology department to share his expertise on human factors in engineering, especially his experience in how technology impacts those with disabilities. Professor Vinchur in the psychology department has helped the team in completing the IRB process. He responded quickly to all emails regarding the IRB. Other individuals provided smaller levels of support for specific activities. Adam Smith worked with Drew to help with the mounting of the strain gages to ensure they were properly positioned. Professor T. Rossman helped multiple subteams recall and expand on material from his courses. The team would like to thank all of these individuals who helped the team achieve their goal of creating an assistive wheelchair device.