Scooot Seat. Assistive Device for children with neurodevelopmental conditions
- Submitting institution
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David / Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant
- Unit of assessment
- 32 - Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
- Output identifier
- 32-RH1
- Type
- P - Devices and products
- Location
- Firefly by Leckey (Belfast / International), Cereba (Carmarthen)
- Manufacturer
- Firefly by Leckey
- Open access status
- Out of scope for open access requirements
- Month of production
- December
- Year of production
- 2014
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
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- Forensic science
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Proposed double-weighted
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- Additional information
- Children with Cerebral Palsy often present with reduced muscle tone in lower body and lower limbs resulting in functional impairment. The inability to weight-bare and significantly impairs independent mobility and associated developmental pathways. A typical NHS provider-solution is a standard sized wheel chair which, in many cases the child is unable to self-propel. ‘Bottom shuffling’ becomes the standard mode of mobility for many children which can lead to severe skin injuries from friction burns and trapped fingers. In response, research investigated assistive solutions for mobilisation in the domestic and school environment for children with Cerebral Palsy. Device parameters were designed for children ranging from 2-6 years old (maximum weight 22kg) and Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels II - IV. The original conception and prototype device was designed and validated in user settings (n40) by Head at the Cerebra Innovation Centre (to TRL 1-6) using behavioural, physiological, bio-mechanical data and subjective self-reported measures. Following user demand from Cerebra clients, the commercial product was developed and taken to market under licence (TRL 7-9) by industrial partners Leckey / Firefly. The assistive device was licenced and developed commercially as “Scooot”, a configurable 4-in-1 mobility rider which allows children with functional impairment children to move under their own power, independently, and to make choices and play/integrate with family life. The unit is convertible into four distinct units, which allows for tummy crawling, bottom shuffling and supported wheelchair movement. Scooot was launched in early 2015, licensed to international manufacturer Leckey, who have mass-produced the product uptake under their subsidiary brand, Firefly. Available internationally, the Scooot has sold 5500 units, generating £1.6M revenue and subsequent royalty payments of £39,000 to Cerebra to support future research.
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