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About the solution
Portable bidets on the market are designed for people who have with a significant range of motion in two arms. The designs include short and limited water reservoir and usually, the portable bidets are underpowered. During the 2019 MIT Assistive Technology Hackathon, a team developed a portable bidet pairing with a person with disabilities.
The team aimed at creating a design that would enable persons with disabilities to use the toilet at work, at school, while on vacation, or anywhere there is not a bidet already attached to a toilet.
Conducting an analysis of the social implications of not having a functional portable bidet, the team found out that it affects personal and professional relationships, as well as individual self-esteem.
The materials used for the portable bidet design are:
- Bidet with 9’’ nozzle
- Quiet aquarium motor
- 7/16 food-safe tubing
- 32 oz. water bottle
- Adhesive sealant
- 16mm Panel Mount Momentary Pushbutton
- 8 holder battery pack
- 8AA batteries
Adapted from: https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Bom-bidet/
For detailed instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/The-Bom-bidet/
https://vimeo.com/320997653
https://vimeo.com/320997653
This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.
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