Kinarm

Brain Injury Recovery

Design

Engineering

Manufacturing

Brash partnered with Kinarm, a research facility specializing in sensory, motor, and cognitive brain function studies, to develop a large, high-performance robotic enclosure. Collaborating closely with Kinarm’s team, Brash’s designers and engineers designed, prototyped, and tested a proof-of-concept, which was then refined for manufacturing. Working directly with manufacturers, Brash optimized costs for the large-scale part while integrating branding, assembly instructions, and CMF into the final production package.

Three-quarter view of a robotic casing designed for brain research, featuring a specialized, functional structure with compartments for advanced equipment and sensors.
Three-quarter view of a robotic casing designed for brain research, featuring a specialized, functional structure with compartments for advanced equipment and sensors.
ender of a person sitting at a machine for an ergonomic study, showcasing a comfortable seating position and adjustable features designed for optimal posture and support during research.
Side view of a robotic casing designed for brain research, featuring a streamlined structure with compartments for advanced research tools and sensors, optimized for precision and functionality.
Three-quarter view of a robotic casing designed for brain research, featuring a specialized, functional structure with compartments for advanced equipment and sensors.

Understanding manufacturing costs and product scale.

Brash used cost-effective aluminum and sheet metal bending to create a low-cost prototype, enabling design validation before full-scale manufacturing.

CAD view of a machine designed for brain research, showcasing a detailed 3D model with precise components and mechanical structures for optimal performance in research settings.
CAD view of a machine designed for brain research, showcasing a detailed 3D model with precise components and mechanical structures for optimal performance in research settings.