Archery II

Eng Design & Communication

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

This project addressed the challenge of enabling physically disabled archers with use of only one arm to independently operate a compound bow. In partnership with Bridge II Sports, a local organization that develops adaptive sports equipment, the team designed and prototyped a bow-mounting device that provides both stability and adjustability for athletes in wheelchairs as well as standing positions. The device improves on existing solutions by expanding the range of motion, ensuring safety during draw, and allowing independent use, ultimately promoting accessibility and inclusion in the sport of archery.

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Goals

  • Enable archers with use of only one arm to independently mount, draw, and shoot a compound bow.
  • Improve upon existing devices by increasing safety, range of motion, and stability during use.
  • Design a system that is operable by both wheelchair and standing athletes.
  • Ensure the device is lightweight, durable, non-corrosive, and cost-effective.
  • Deliver a prototype to Bridge2Sports that meets client specifications and can be adapted for real-world use.

Features

  • Mechanisms designed for single-arm operation.
  • Adjustable bow-mounting stand to accommodate sitting and standing archers.
  • Non-corrosive materials for long-term durability.
  • Robust base attachment system to ensure safety when drawing the bow.
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Specific Contributions

  1. Delegated tasks and coordinated contributions as a team leader to maintain project progress.
  2. Prototyped an adaptive archery device enabling one-armed athletes to independently mount and shoot a bow.
  3. Applied rapid prototyping techniques to quickly iterate on client-driven requirements.
  4. Delivered an oral presentation of design outcomes and data to professors, peers, and the client organization.

Archery II Demo Video