Prototype #2
While manufacturing parts for the final product, the team made a more complete version of the toy. This included lower quality 3D prints for the mazes, acrylic walls for the cubes, and clear tape as fasteners.
The Space Maze (left) and the Skatepark Maze (right) in their first 3D print version.
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Purpose of this Prototype:
Manufacturing Specifics:
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Testing with Children: Round 1
The team took Prototype 2 to Horizons K-8 School to have 3rd - 6th graders interact with it and give us a first round of feedback.
Comments from Children:
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Team Reacts to Children Comments:
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Manufacturing Prototype #3
Polycarbonate Walls 1/4" Thickness
Aluminum Interlocking Part
Interlocking Component Caps
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Wall Mazes
3D Spiral Mazes
Fasteners
Cube Lids
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Mechanical Testing: Round 1
The team needs to ensure the toy is safe to enter the hospital setting. In order to do this, they created an in house version of the polycarbonate cubes and crushed them with an Instron.
These results were quite satisfying to the team, especially since no child could possibly apply 1600 lbs. of force without using a machine. This means the polycarbonate cubes are strong enough to be introduced into the hospital setting.
Testing with Children: Round 2
Now that the team had built a third prototype, they needed to test it with children again to gain feedback. The team brought the toy prototype to Horizon's K-8 School to once again have 3rd - 6th graders interact with the toy.
Comments from Children:
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How the Team will Improve the Toy:
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