Solution Requirements
Introduction
By analyzing current products and patents used to assist drivers, a list of design specifications was noted based on the most common features and more unique features. Through an independent survey, SCI patients and caretakers ranked the importance of each component. Reliability and ease of control were ranked greatest priority, followed by durability, ease of installation, and affordability; then portability/size being the least important. Aligning with this survey, the specifications will be listed starting with reliability factors and ending with size. Despite the ranking, it is essential to note that no component should be neglected.
Conclusion
The specifications and rationales presented in this document are reasonable requirements to ensure the success of this product in the market and with the users. The product will be marketed to patients with spinal cord injury or other temporary injuries that cause them to lose the function of their legs and lower body. The primary goal of this device is to allow patients to operate a car independently while including the specifications outlined in this document. There will also be aspects unique to the design of the CaliCo Hand Control 3000, increasing its marketability.