Problem Overview

Our group was tasked with creating a mechanism to assist Javier, who has limited gripping capabilities, with retrieving objects from difficult to reach places. He specifically has trouble reaching things sitting up on a high shelf or items that have been dropped on the floor. We initially thought about mounting the mechanism to his chair to allow for as much support as possible however after hearing about his intended use and his preferences we decided to make it as mobile as possible and set out on our creative and arduous journey.