Proposed Solutions

DISMISSED: Ceiling Lift Design

The ceiling lift design had the potential to provide a great deal of support and stability in repositioning patients, but was dismissed as ceiling lifts are not a universal requirement in all hospital rooms.

DISMISSED: Metal Plate Lift Design

The metal plate design offered ideal support and had potential to work universally, however this design was dismissed since its materials would be costly as well as in consideration of the patients comfort.

FINAL DESIGN: Air Bladder Lift

Final air bladder design sketch composed of Solidworks air bladder model implemented with a standard hospital bed for visualization. The screen and electric box are arbitrary components used to depict the algorithm input and the electrical sensor system, respectively.