Advances in Production Engineering & Management
Volume 8 | Number 2 | June 2013 | pp 116–125
http://dx.doi.org/10.14743/apem2013.2.159
Design and manufacturing of children’s remote control for child viewing
Madani, R.; Moroz, A.; Baines, E.
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A B S T R A C T
This paper presents a child-centred product design development process to
produce a customized fingerprint-activated remote control for children using
additive manufacturing technology. The paper is centered on the idea of using
children’s input in a design process using the imagination of the child. The My
Remote manages television viewing content for children, restricts inappropriate
content, controls viewing time and helps maintain a safe distance from the
television screen. A finger-shaped design inspired by children based on the
fingerprint recognition and the action of pointing at the television was adopted
which demonstrated a synergy of functional and aesthetic design. The design
process considered 4D elements: such as interface design, navigation, mood
lighting and sounds, and 3D representations using Solid Works showing various
colour schemes. Prototype models were produced using SLA (Stereolithography)
and FDM (fused deposit modelling) techniques, allowing for ergonomic
testing and visualisation. The study found that including children’s
input allowed subtle adaptations in the design requirements of the children
because they were able to ergonomically test the remote control. The research
culminated in a prototype model finger-shaped design, which fulfilled the
criteria that it had to be innovative, inspired and liked by children, be comfortable
and demonstrate functional requirements.
A R T I C L E I N F O
Keywords • Child-centred process, Additive manufacturing, Prototypes,Television remote control
Corresponding author • Madani, R.
Published on-line • 29 June 2013
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