Step 2: Ideation
The idea of a sleeve was formed to utilise mechanical vibration for discreet tremor reduction. This innovation was further enhanced by making the vibrations dynamic, allowing them to change frequency and amplitude based on the tremors.
Description
Conceptualising TremSleeve meant that the initial idea was to utilise dynamic vibrations to externalise or reduce tremors, with the theory that it would act as white noise to trick the brain. Inspired by halted projects, we aimed to refine and advance this approach, documenting our ideas for the competition. We chose to use a sleeve instead of a watch, prioritising comfort and practicality for users, and created multiple sketches to explore different configurations.
Steps
- Brainstorm Concept: Conducted brainstorming sessions to think about using dynamic vibrations in tremor reduction.
- Review and Select Design: Examined halted projects for insights and chose a sleeve design over a watch for more comfort and discretion for the user.
- Sketch Development: Prepared different sketches to visualise different designs and configurations.
- Theorise Vibration Use: Developed the concept that dynamic vibrations could act as white noise to trick the brain and reduce tremors.
- Document, Evaluate, and Refine: Proper documentation done of all concepts and design process, checking of practicality and comfort of the user, and refinement of preliminary ideas with more advanced technology and user-friendly design.
- Programming Language Selection: Various programming languages were considered to connect with the circuit; hence, Python was decided on at the end due to the ease in integration and the features the language possesses.
- Power Source Evaluation: Evaluations were made on various power sources to ascertain that it would be best to include a small cell in the sleeve for portability and convenience.