Brian Kim
Mechanical Engineering
Toy Concept 2: Walking Car
Principle: Child will learn how to steer a car by using the handle. They will see that turning the handle counterclockwise will turn the car left and turning the handle clockwise will turn the car to the right. If the child is running to fast and tries to turn, he/she may find out that if you want to turn, you need to go slower before being able to turn. The child will improve their body coordination upon using the car.
Description
- When the children are learning to take their first steps, they could use this car for support and to have fun.
- The child will push on the bar to make the car move forward.
- If the child wants to turn, turning the handle counterclockwise will turn the car left. If the child wants to turn right, he/she needs to turn the handle in the clockwise direction
- On the handle, there will also be a bar that could be pulled back, which will function the brake on the car.
Additional Info
- This toy will be made of all hard plastic, except for the screws to keep the car together.
- The child will not be able to swallow any of the parts. The car will be large compared to the driver. To prevent injury, the car should be kept away from streets, cars, steep hills, and steps. The child should wear sneakers and knee pads in case of fall.
- The age group for this toy will be between 2 to 5 years old. This is the age when children have increased coordination and a sense of balance.
- The cost of the toy will be affordable. Since the toy is a little bit larger, an estimate for the cost of the toy would be around $30 .