UROP Project

Supporting Paraclimbing

Rock Climbing, Devices, Disabilities, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Electronics

Research Mentor: Dr. Stephen Hugo Arce,
Department, College, Affiliation: Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: sarce@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 2
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors (climbing experience preffered)
Project Location: College of Engineering
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Bus stops are available from main campus or parking is free if you have a vehicle.
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable

Project Description

Paraclimbing is becoming more popular as a form of exercise for those with disabilities. We will explore the fabrication of special holds to aid these individuals, either through the addition of sensors and signals, or by improving the holds themselves through ergonomic design. Students will learn CAD, 3-d printing, Injection Molding, Vacuum Forming and other related fabrication skills. If need be, we can also get into electronics and coding together.

Research Tasks: Prototype development and testing will be required.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: CAD, climbing experience, knowledge of coding/Arduino, are all preffered, but not essential.