The Folder Filler

ADA Tech, Team #1721

Alex Carbonell, Dhruv Maniktala, and
Ashwini Thirukkonda
 17 Million People
around the world live with
cerebral palsy
Ricky Day

Our inspiring SME and NIH Automation Clerk

SEEC: Seeking Employment,
Equality, and Community
The Challenge
● Inserting receipts into
manila envelope
● Constraints
○ Limited motor control
○ Large volume of paper
○ Thin receipt paper
○ Limited space
What Is Out There?
● High cost automated
machines
○ Intended for use by
businesses and
factories
○ $500 - $40,000
The Folder Filler
Initial Design
Final Design
Cost Analysis
Item Amount Cost
High Density Fiberboard 1.97 ft2 $0.82
1/2" Dowel Rod 34.375 in $0.86
.75" Pine Board 0.46 ft2 $0.07
3/4" Packing Tape 0.39 ft $0.01
Wood Glue 1 oz $0.37
Non-Slip Safety Mat 0.80 ft2 $0.79
Epoxy 0.06 oz $0.26

Total Cost: $3.17

 Video
https://youtu.be/mAxWxDXwcdk
Testing
● Satisfaction
○ How easy is it to
complete the task?
● Productivity
○ How fast can the
task be completed?
 Satisfaction
Hardest 10
Ease of Use Rating 9 8.67
8
7
6
5 5.00
4
3.25
3 2.75
2

Easiest 1
1.00

No Device Prototype 1 Prototype 2 Prototype 3 Final Device

 Productivity
20:00 18:47
16:40

13:20
Time

10:00

6:40

3:20 2:26 1:46 1:54 1:09

0:00
No Device Prototype 1 Prototype 2 Prototype 3 Final Device
Impact
● Increases Ricky’s
independence, productivity,
and confidence
● More transport costs analyzed;
NIH saves money
● Opens world of work to millions
of individuals with dexterity
disabilities
Acknowledgments
● Mr. Ricky Day
● Mr. Kristopher Nabors
● Ms. Monica Aisenberg and the team at
Project SEARCH NIH
● Mrs. Danielle Verbiest and Mr. Steve Blanks
● Mr. Kevin Lee
Thank you for listening!
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