Senior Capstone Design Project: Group 1
2023-2024 Academic Year
Meet the Team
Kylie Juan
Website Development Lead
BS Biomedical Engineering
MS Biomedical Engineering
Hau-Ju Ting
Software Design Lead
BS Biomedical Engineering
Maggie Yang
Hardware Design Lead
BS Biomedical Engineering
MS Mechanical Engineering
The Problem
Need Statement
There is a need for a device that positions and secures the mice to perform a non-invasive simulation of Achilles tendon overuse for researchers to better understand the properties of injured or degraded tendons.
Our Project Scope
Currently, researchers seek a device that can explore the mechanical loading properties of the Achilles tendon and perform overuse injury without invasive techniques for mice models. It is necessary to provide a cost-effective, portable device that can easily secure mice of different sizes in an adjustable apparatus while also accurately measuring the force required to simulate an overuse injury without causing harm to the subject. This tendon overuse injury in mice can be reproduced as a similar overuse injury in humans. Patients who experience the effects of an overused Achilles tendon may benefit from improved treatment from this research. Ultimately, researchers will have a device that has the capability to perform tests on mice, target the Achilles tendon, and eliminate the use of invasive techniques.
The client will receive a completed prototype accompanied by validation data and proper documentation for the device by April 19, 2024.
Our Solution
To solve the problem presented by our client, we present our project: The Mighty Mouse Flexor.