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There were four design outputs. The cordless screwdriver is one
of the most popular power tools yet current tools are long, unwieldy
and difficult to grip and activate. A redesign made the shape easier
to fit into the palm of the hand and the screwdriver is automatically
activated as soon as the screw bit pushed into the screw.
Cordless drills are heavy to use due to the battery weight. By
attaching the battery via belt clip to the waist and connecting
it to the drill with a short power cord, the freedom of cordless
drills could be kept whilst relieving battery weight.
The reciprocating jigsaw has become a best selling product but
little attention has been paid to the ergonomics of holding the
saw whilst applying force. By changing the angle of application
and totally redesigning the handle and battery case, a unique and
new type of power saw was created.
The final concept looked at the popular palm-sized sander which
is generally uncomfortable to hold, as the user is expected to press
and hold it against a surface whilst it vibrates gently to re-create
a sanding motion. The prototype was redesigned to fit the 'cup'
of the hand whilst a hand strap removes the need to firmly grip
it.
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