INITIAL DESIGN
ADDITIONAL COLOR VARIATION
MAIN RENDER
ONSHAPE RESIZABLE ROTOBASKET
INITIAL POSTION

Inspiration

The surge of Plantitos (Plant-uncs) and Plantitas (Pl-aunts) culture sparked widespread interest in gardening, yet conventional, non-adaptive tools often exclude people with motor deficiencies. To solve this, we drew inspiration from an everyday anti-spill baby bowl.

What it does

It dampens the effects of sudden tremors to prevent spilling using engineering principles of a gyro-stabilized sphere or container. Being promoted as a gardening basket, this can be used in harvesting, transporting, and the likes of general outdoor tasks, aids individuals living with motor deficiencies that cause tremors or twitching.

How we built it

We utilized Onshape to design the concentric rings and the central basket.

Challenges we ran into:

We had to wrap our heads around the concept of devices with gyroscopic functions. Translating the theory of multi-axis rotation into a functional physical prototype required a lot of trial and error. We also struggled to find the exact right balance for the friction in the pivot points.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are extremely proud of successfully prototyping a mechanical solution that translates a simple concept (an anti-spill baby bowl) into a practical, empowering tool. We managed to create an assistive device that promotes inclusivity within the gardening community for those who previously felt excluded.

What we learned

We deepened our understanding of gyroscopic physics and concentric design. More importantly, we learned about the specific daily challenges faced by individuals with motor control issues, reinforcing how thoughtful engineering and accessible design can genuinely improve people's quality of life.