Balli is a project of a vehicle, which supports sensory development of a preschool child.The project includes elements used in the treatment of children with sensory integration disorder.
A key element of the project is moving the vehicle by using alternating movements of the upper and lower limbs.
Alternating movement improves cooperation of the two cerebral hemispheres.
Alternating movement improves cooperation of the two cerebral hemispheres.
Second important element used in vehicle is balance of the body, which helps to develop and perfect sense of balance. Tilting the vehicle is used for turning.
Mode of action
Example of turning
The vehicle can by adapted to children aged 4 to 6 years
Simulation presenting main features of a vehicle.
Graphs from the design stage
Inspired by kids walking on hands and knees
First models in 1:5 scale
Model in 1:1 scale made to check proportions and test mechanisms
Rapid Prototyping( 3D print ) model in 1:15 scale
Proposed color variations
The project was created in collaboration with the Center of Rehabilitation
" Odrodzenie " and the Center of Creative Development
" NIDO " in Rybnik.
" NIDO " in Rybnik.
Exhibitions
