Small tasks can become much more daunting when the natural range of motion is effected. The SlipGrip is a simple solution to assisting with this problem. For those who have trouble writing, or holding smaller objects, the SlipGrip can surely help.
The SlipGrip slides onto the thumb and the index finger and holds the small objects in a rounded clip. The user of the SlipGrip can hold writing utensils, toothbrushes, eating utensils and many other important daily items.
It’s a small and simple improvement to a potentially disabling problem.
Writing Assistant Appliances
The SlipGrip Offers a Wider Range of Motion While Transcribing Text
Trend Themes
1. Assistive Technology - The SlipGrip offers a wider range of motion for those with disabilities, creating opportunity for more assistive technology innovations.
2. Ergonomic Design - The SlipGrip is an example of ergonomic design that can have disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of product design.
3. Prosthetics and Wearable Technology - The SlipGrip could potentially be adapted for use as a prosthetic or as wearable technology for individuals with disabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Assistive technology innovations like the SlipGrip can lead to increased accessibility and independence for individuals in the healthcare industry.
2. Consumer Goods - Ergonomic design like the SlipGrip can have disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer goods industry, particularly for products used in daily life.
3. Technology - Prosthetics and wearables are growing areas within the technology industry, and the SlipGrip could have disruptive innovation opportunities in both areas.