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Background Growing elderly population Projected to double to 98M by 2060 ○ 15.7M elderly people have disabilities in the US 67% of them have difficulties walking or climbing ○ $1.35B global market for bathroom and toilet assist devices Diverse market with 5.6% annual growth ○

Our Product Assistive toilet seat for those with limited physical mobility

Installation Aesthetic Cost Ease of Use Universal Total EZ Access Tilt 0 0 0 0 0 0 Aerolet + 0 0 - - -1 Auxiloo + + + 0 0 +3

Physical Model

350 lbs Calculations Motor torque requirements 2x 40W motors ○ 45º Rack material requirements Cantilever beam model: 𝝉 = 390 kPa ○ 𝝉 y = 215 MPa (stainless steel) ○ Optimal positioning for mounting/dismounting User observations showed ~45º at the top ○

Key Learnings Curved rack and pinion design works! But requires strong (and expensive) motors ○ Constraints are important Compliant materials do not maintain proper alignment ○ Need to increase points of contact to guide racks ○ Next Steps Add protective housing to rack/pinion for safety and cleanliness Exposed teeth could cause pinching or jamming ○