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Dog running harness/rescue sling

Company: The Learning Factory

Major(s):
Primary: ME
Secondary: MATSE
Optional: IE

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

Bear is an adventure-loving dog and loves nothing more than trail running. His daily runs take him up and down mountains, through the rough and rocky terrain that make up Pennsylvania’s woods. The purpose of this project is to design a running harness for Bear that can convert into an emergency sling for his owner to carry him out of the woods in the event of an injury or emergency. The harness should function as a comfortable, everyday running harness, but have the ability to convert to a sling in rare scenarios where this might be required. This harness should be lightweight, breathable, durable, and strong enough to hold up to Bear’s daily trail runs. This harness should also be washable and should incorporate blaze orange color for safety and visibility during hunting season. The team can also explore adding the ability to carry outdoor essentials such as water, an emergency blanket, etc… The harness should have a strong connection point to attach a leash and have an adjustable fit. Students will be expected to deliver a final prototype of the harness to their sponsor at the conclusion of the project.