Browsing Open Theses & Dissertations by Thesis Supervisor "White, David"
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The Design and Feasibility Analysis of Embedded Smart Technology in the Zero-Cast Wx Distal Radius Fracture Brace
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)The Zero-Cast Wx wrist brace is an adjustable orthotic device intended to stabilize distal radius (wrist) fractures (DRF). Designed and developed by the Auckland-based start-up company, Surgisplint Ltd, this patented ... -
Design and Performance Evaluation of Face Mask Air Filtration System
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)This work seeks to validate a filtration facemask concept proposed by the start-up company, O2O2 ltd, to enable a functional proof of concept prototype to be physically tested and compared with conventional facemask ... -
Detail Design of Prototype Portable Cordless Reinforcing Steel Combination Cutter and Bender
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)This project was commissioned by Bill Ross, owner of Bay of Plenty Gear Cutters, to design a prototype portable handheld reinforced steel-rod combination bender and cutter for use on construction sites; where access to a ... -
Development of a 3D Printed Intranasal Stent for Improving Post-operative Recovery
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a clinical condition associated with inflammation of the nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses, which persists for more than 12 weeks. Primary symptoms for chronic sinus inflammation include ... -
Development of an Ankle De-loading Device Based on Stewart Platform
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)This paper presents an ankle de-loading device based on a Stewart platform for ankle pain caused by Osteoarthritis (OA)/Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) or ankle fracture surgery. The developed device aims to relieve the ankle ... -
Discourse and Design of CPAP Therapy Masks for OSA: Applying Foucault to Product Design Research
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Current approaches to personal medical product design address complex governance, technical and functional issues. However, little attention has been given to broader perceptions of the social and interpersonal issues ... -
Investigation Into Nasal Saline Irrigation Within a Healthy Human Nose
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Nasal saline irrigation is a therapy that bathes the nasal mucosa with a liquid saline solution to treat inflammatory nasal and paranasal disease or manage post nasal and sinus surgery recovery. Saline irrigation is thought ... -
Prototyping Participation: 3D Printing Co-design Into Healthcare
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Increasingly accessible, affordable and technically viable, 3D printing is now being used for a number of high-end healthcare applications, including orthopaedic implants, prosthetics and dentistry casting. These applications, ...