Build & Improve a Healthcare Device
Construct a functional educational model of a healthcare device, test its performance, and investigate possible improvements.
About this project
Students turn a healthcare device concept into a working educational model. Teams identify what the model should do, test its performance, and refine the design using what they learn. This activity explores device function broadly and is separate from the prosthetic mechanism challenge.
What students explore
- Device design
- Functionality
- Testing
- Engineering
- Iterative improvement
Taking part
This activity is part of the YMIC library. When it is offered, detailed instructions and any internal materials are shared through Google Classroom. Participation is optional.
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