EARLIER
PROJECTS
This page contains info on earlier projects within the Desin
for Wellbeing agenda.
SIRIUS 2007 - Redefining the sleep experience
When: 2006-2007
What: There has been minor development of new technology in the field of
spring units. The first spring unit, made with Bonnell springs, was
introduced in late-19th century and over 100 years later, only a few
innovations have emerged.
What will the next generation of spring units look like? This project was performed in cooperation with IKEA.
Document: [0.3 MB PDF]
SIRIUS 2006 - Rethinking blood-glucose monitoring
When: 2005-2006
What: Togehter with Abbott Laboratories (US), students from LTU and Stanford University, USA, collaborated in this global project to develop a new type of glucose monitoring system for children with diabetes. The project’s success has been dependent on the daily global collaboration and communication.
Document: [1.5 MB PDF]
SIRIUS 2006 - Future Elderly Environment
When: 2005-2006
What: In this international project, students from LTU and Stanford University worked together to develop a product that enhances the wellbeing of the elderly.
Document: [0.3 MB PDF]
SIRIUS
2005 - AddACTIVE
When:
2004-2005
What: Based on theme of Future Playgrounds, the main
interest was captured in the words active, creative and development,
while the team’s mission statement was “to construct something
that will encourage children to be active and creative in a developing
environment”.
Document: [0.2 MB PDF]
Driving mechanism for manual wheelchairs
When: 2005
What: Confidential until 2010-08-09. Development of new wheelchair components to increase ease of manual power for transportation.
Link: http://epubl.ltu.se/1402-1617/2005/251/index-en.html
SIRIUS 2004 - Cre[ativo]2
When: 2003-2004
What: To develop a safe mobility device that is easy
to maneuver on varied terrains and in multiple weather conditions.The
device should also improve user access to facilities and transportation,
while being easily transportable.
Document: [0.4 MB PDF]
Link: http://www.designforwellbeing.org/creativo/
SIRIUS 2004 - INTELiCare (Sub part of Creativo)
When: 2003-2004
What: Intel's Proactive Health project is seeking
creative technology designs and demonstration prototypes in two primary
areas: social health monitoring and support (SHMS) and daily routine
monitoring and management (DRMM).
Document: [0.4 MB PDF]
Link: http://www.designforwellbeing.org/creativo/intel.htm
Minikurs 2004-
When: 2004-
What: Mini course in DfW for people who have a couple of years until they apply for univeristy studies. Gives them a chance to see what engineering can be about.
