ShowerFlex: Achieving Pseudo-Static Balancing in a Continuum Shower Hose

ShowerFlex is a continuum showerhead designed to help older adults bathe independently using a 'Push-and-Stay' logic without external power. It uses friction-locked joints and a spring-loaded reel to achieve pseudo-static balancing, allowing users to adjust the shower position with very low force, significantly reducing physical strain.

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