Interview Questions

Thursday, August 28, 2014

WHAT IS-

COMMERCIALLY-AVAILABLE AFOs:

  1. Approximately how long does the current device last? Are there any specific activities that wear the device down faster? Geni

PREVIOUS RIT PROJECT(S):

  1. Which features on the past system would you like to keep? change? Adam
  1. What were some of the disadvantages to previous designs? Were there any critical design flaws we should consider moving forward? Adam
  1. What components or aspects of previous projects did you really like and would want to see implemented in the final product? Which aspects/components would you not want to see in the final product? Adam
  1. It’s my understanding that dorsiflexion is provided by muscles from the front of the leg; however, all the prototypes I have seen have an artificial mounted on the back of the leg, why is that? Adam

NEW DESIGN:

  1. How do you hope the device should work during down time (e.g. user sitting)? Jared
  1. What type of materials do you foresee the final product being made of? Jared
  1. What are some specific activities that a patient with this device has trouble participating in due to the current limitations? Jared
  1. How much of the original gait monitoring system should be included on this new device to compensate for AFO and water usage? Jared
  1. Do you envision the electronics to be connected, especially for waterproof or underwater operations? Megan
  1. Would you like to have manual controls? On a separate controller? Megan
  1. What is meant by a flexible exoskeleton? Can we use any rigid structure? Is circulation a concern you considered? Noah

FUNDING AND MARKETABILITY:

  1. What is the potential market for these products? Is this specifically designed for a group of adults, or is it a generalized concept? Noah
  1. Is there an appeals process if we go over 500 dollars? Noah

CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Are there any specific customer requirements, not listed in the project description, that you would like to see included? Tyler

PROJECT DELIVERABLES:

  1. In your opinion, what are the highest priority deliverables? Tyler
  1. You mentioned this device could also be used in water. Do you want us to focus more on a solution that will be submerged, or one that will be on land, or one that can do both. Tyler

MOTIVES FOR PROJECT:

  1. Why did you consider to be a investor/customer for this project? What makes this product a great investment? Geni

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES:

  1. Do you believe this device could be used for athletes recovering from sports injuries? Geni (Jared for experience)

When

  1. When would you be available to meet? Can you provide us with your schedule? (Geni)