Stroke Timing Device for Visually Impaired Rowers
Project Type
group
Authors' Class Standing
All Freshman
Lead Presenter's Name
Jordan Pfile
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. James Pembridge
Abstract
Stroke Timing Device for Visually Impaired Rowers
Adaptive Rowing is a sport used to support athletes and activity for rehabilitation for those with physical and visual impairments. This research project explores the challenges associated with visually impaired rowers and how to support their autonomy. Through interviews and observations of adaptive rowers and coaches, synchronized timing of the catch and release with other rowers was recognized as a fundamental challenge. Following a design process, a device that utilizes intermediary auditory cues was developed to synchronize rowers. The device was evaluated to identify how many strokes it took for blind rowers using an ergometer to return to synchronization. Findings indicate that using the device, rowers returned to synchronization within one full cycle of the auditory cue.
Stroke Timing Device for Visually Impaired Rowers
Stroke Timing Device for Visually Impaired Rowers
Adaptive Rowing is a sport used to support athletes and activity for rehabilitation for those with physical and visual impairments. This research project explores the challenges associated with visually impaired rowers and how to support their autonomy. Through interviews and observations of adaptive rowers and coaches, synchronized timing of the catch and release with other rowers was recognized as a fundamental challenge. Following a design process, a device that utilizes intermediary auditory cues was developed to synchronize rowers. The device was evaluated to identify how many strokes it took for blind rowers using an ergometer to return to synchronization. Findings indicate that using the device, rowers returned to synchronization within one full cycle of the auditory cue.