Affordable orthotic moon boot alternative

This research paper details the engineering design process undertaken to develop an affordable alternative to commercially available orthotic moon boots. The project conceptualisation was conducted using an approach that aligns the design with the key focus of cost-effectiveness and fundamental functionality. Therefore, non-essential, cost-adding, and superfluous factors that are present in the existing production of orthotic moon boots were identified and omitted from this design. Stringent engineering design processes were used to redesign and optimise the materials and methods that are currently employed in the manufacturing of commercially available moon boots. The total cost of production of the redesigned moon boot amounted to R175.90, which was approximately 88% lower than commercial products. Therefore, this research proves to be extremely invaluable as it would widen accessibility to orthotics for various demographics.