Paper Super Gripper

Designed to help with tasks like picking up and positioning paper for cutting with scissors.

Volunteers: Sarah v d S, Shaun M, Steven D

Year: 2024

Programs: Makeathon Events

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People sitting around a conference table watching a boy using scissors.

The Challenge

Malu is a 5-year-old boy living with hemiplegia. While he has full function in his right hand, he is unable to control the grip strength of his left hand. Malu’s main goal was to be able to cut a 30 cm straight line independently using scissors, despite his physical challenges.

Boy using scissors to cut a piece of paper stabilised by the super gripper.

The Solution

The Paper Super Gripper is an assistive tool designed to help with tasks like picking up and positioning paper for cutting with scissors. It features a magnetic base, a foam handle, a bulldog clip, and a swivel arm, making it easy to secure and adjust paper.

Background

Design Process

A cardboard base with a bulldog clip on a handle holding a piece of paper.

A black base board with a magnetic handle standing on top, using a bulldog clip to hold a piece of paper.

Boy sitting down and cutting a piece of paper with scissors.

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