University of Exeter creating the Worry Watch

University of Exeter will be creating 3 prototypes as part of a continued partnership between Exeter University and Primary Engineer.

University of Exeter are one of our University Prototyping Partners for Devon and Cornwall as part of our annual engineering competition which asks pupils aged 3-19 ‘If you were an engineer what would you do?’ and encourages pupils come up with creative solutions to real-world problems.

Introduction

University of Exeter will turn Year 4 pupil Gracie’s Worry Watch into a reality with their prototype.

University of Exeter have selected this design to turn into a prototype over the 2023/2024 academic year and it will be unveiled at the Devon and Cornwall Awards Ceremony and Public Exhibition during the Summer term.

They chose this design because mental health conditions affects 1 in 8 of the population and it’s so important to have products or methods in place to help.

Beginning the Prototype

The prototeam have adapted the original design to become a wearable item/teddy bear that can track and utilise common coping mechanisms for those with anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions.

In the image above, we can see just a snippet of the extensive research and planning that has gone into this prototype. They have even created a Low-Fi teddy prototype!

We can’t wait for the next update on this prototype!