Variable Arm Reach Extender (VARE)

Authors

• Matthew Gorton, Florida Institute of Technology
• Adam Johnson, Florida Institute of Technology
• Kaleem Bocus, Florida Institute of Technology
• Quin Fredrickson, Florida Institute of Technology
• Vaughn Havins, Florida Institute of Technology
• James Koethe, Florida Institute of Technology
• Leira Maynard, Florida Institute of Technology
• David Mierzejewski, Florida Institute of Technology
• James Moore, Florida Institute of Technology
• Joonhyung Si, Florida Institute of Technology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Title

Northrop Grumman Engineering & Science Student Design Showcase

Abstract

Approximately 6.7% of the US population suffer from physical disabilities, producing the need for assistive devices. Amongst assistive equipment, reach-extenders have a 64% dissatisfaction rate..

Advisor

Anand B. Nellippallil, Seong Hyeon Hong

Publication Date

4-24-2026

Recommended Citation

Gorton, Matthew; Johnson, Adam; Bocus, Kaleem; Fredrickson, Quin; Havins, Vaughn; Koethe, James; Maynard, Leira; Mierzejewski, David; Moore, James; and Si, Joonhyung, "Variable Arm Reach Extender (VARE)" (2026). Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications. 40.
https://repository.fit.edu/mce_student/40