2025 Ongoing Project Teams

New Projects

CATCH Project

A toy modification program where project members engineer and modify toys to allow children with disabilities or movement disorders to play with mainstream toys (i.e., solder large buttons or switches on).

AI Mouse Project

A computer mouse that uses biofeedback to suggest when a user needs to take a break from their computer. See project lead's 2024 Gold IDA Award for another mouse she invented prior here.

Vagus Nerve Scarf Project

A scarf that reduces stress by stimulating a specific neck nerve through vibrations.

Current Projects

STEAM Project

The STEAM Activity Kits Team is our new team from last semester. Their focus is to address the education gap children face when they are unable to attend school due to extended hospitalizations. To address this problem and foster educational accessibility, the team is designing and producing easy-to-use STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) Activity Kits for young children in local hospitals to continue learning through creative and innovative means. The team is currently working on the production of their first kit (a motorized model car), and is making contact with local children’s hospitals.

VR Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain

The DxH team researching the quantitative data behind VR Therapy for Phantom Limb pain is completing the methodology and background research. The team has met with Dr. Bhatt on the feasibility of the project. Now, the team is working towards getting into the clinical research next semester using EEGs.

Gamified VR Neuropathic Pain Project

The VR Therapy for Phantom Limb Pain project is adding gamified components. The team’s goal is to make an interactive, engaging, and fun alternative to mirror therapy, which is the current standard. Check out a sneak peek of one of our mini-games, Circle of Cannons!