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Show Idea: Ben should build 'Interactive' crutches for children when they need them after surgery...

e14 Contributor

Right, I know that this sounds like a weird one, but bear with me.

 

I have recently had major surgery on my leg, and have been using those funky aluminum (note I spelled it the US way?) elbow crutches.

 

When I went to the physiotherapy department, I had to go near the children's ward. It was here I saw some children using the elbow crutches, but obviously a lot smaller than mine.

 

How about a simple show project where Ben gets a pair of these hollow elbow crutches, and adds some 'Benheckery'

 

1. Fabric switches on the grips, so each press gives a different note...

2. Strobing or lightly flashing LEDs 'inside' the hollowed out areas...

3. Replacing the bottom rubbers with semi-clear ones with thump-detecting LEDs (remember L.A. Gear lights trainers from teh 80s?) that flash every time they are made in contact with the ground...

 

and lastly

 

4. A custom laser-cut 'Team Heck' logo on each crutch.....

 

What you guys think, keep the kids happy eh?

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  • So help me understand this a bit better - the purpose would be to make the crutches into kind of a fun toy?

     

    Not saying I don't like that idea, just want to make sure I know what your intention is.

     

    -Ben

  • in reply to benheck

    My main reason (or inspiration) was seeing those small kids not able to play or interact on any real level as they had busted limbs.

     

    Imagine a young boy or girl's face if they were given a set of crutches that actually encouraged physical rehabilitation? The impact-sensitive lights alone would be a great force for wanting the kids to embrace their rehabilitation.

     

    The tact or fabric switches would be another bonus that they could play with. I think there have been times in all our lives where comedy or love or music has helped keep your mind off pain? Imagine that with children.

     

    Seeing them in the children's ward was a real source of inspiration, all things came to mind; automated gadgets, interactive physio devices (such as the Heck/Duke interactive locomotive propulsion aids - HDILPA).

     

    Inspired? I think an aspect of fun would be great for the kids! No other intention other than 'augmented' physiotherapy!

  • in reply to e14 Contributor

    I now feel that I should also point out that it was not my intention to gets kids to slip up or hurt themselves....

     

    Quite the opposite in fact. I'm not sure if Augmented Physiotherapy is even a real term, but it should be!

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