Agapay Project

🖐️ Help Us Design Better Tech! 💡
​Participants Aged 54+ Needed for a User Experience Study
​Are you interested in how everyday technology can be made easier to use? De La Salle University – Laguna Campus is looking for individuals aged 54 and above to participate in a User Experience (UX) Research Project for a new hand and wrist training device.
​This is not a medical or clinical trial. We aren’t testing the device's effectiveness; we are testing how comfortable and user-friendly it is for people like you.
​🔍 What Will You Do?
​We simply want your honest feedback. You will be asked to:
​Try out the device’s interface (buttons, screens, or straps).
​Tell us if it feels comfortable or easy to wear.
​Share your thoughts on how easy it is to learn and maintain.
​Note: There are no right or wrong answers. We are testing the device, not you!
​✅ Who Can Join?
​Age: 54 years old and above.
​Hand Function: Full use of your dominant hand and arm.
​Location: Able to travel to DLSU Laguna Campus.
​Commitment: Willing to attend three (3) scheduled sessions.
​Communication: Can read and write in English or Filipino.
​Privacy: Willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
​❌ This study may NOT be for you if:
​You have significant hand/arm impairments.
​You have severe hypertension or balance issues.
​You are a current student of the project investigators.
​🎁 Compensation for Your Time
​To thank you for your participation and to cover your travel, you will receive:
​PhilCare ER Vantage 40 Plus Medical Voucher (Valid for 1 year).
​₱350 per session (vouchers) to assist with transportation.
​Official Certificate of Participation from DLSU.
​All compensation follows Philippine Government EO 84 – 2025.
​📍 Study Location
​De La Salle University – Laguna Campus (Ethics Approved: Project No. 2025-090)
​✨ Interested in helping out?
​Sign up here to see if you qualify:
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Project 2025-090: Enhancing Automated Portable Robotic Orthosis (APRO) through User Experience and VE Landing Page for Interested Individuals to Participate in a UX Study.

👋 Calling Physio Therapists & Rehabiltation Medicine Professionals and Practicing Clinical Engineers or Technologists.

�Be part of a UX (User Experience) Research Project at DLSU Laguna Campus 💡🖐️

We’re inviting Physical Therapists / Physiotherapists / Physiatrists to participate in a User Experience (UX) Studyfor a hand and wrist training device. This study focuses on usability, comfort, and ease of use—not a clinical or efficacy trial.

🔍 About the Study
This UX study aims to gather real user feedback on:
* Ease of use and learning the interface
* Comfort and usability of the device
* (For selected groups) ease of maintenance and repair
✅ There are no right or wrong answers—only your professional insights matter.
📜 Ethics Approved�Approved by DLSU Research Ethics Office�📌 Project No. 2025-090�📅 April 10, 2025 – April 9, 2026

👩‍⚕️ Who Can Join? (For PT / Physiatrist Category)
✔️ Licensed Physical Therapists / Physiotherapist / Physiatrist�✔️ Age 20 years old and above�✔️ With full use of dominant hand and arm�✔️ Can travel to DLSU Laguna Campus�✔️ Willing to attend three (3) scheduled sessions�✔️ Can read and write in English or Filipino�✔️ Willing to sign an NDA
📌 We are looking for 3 PT / Physiatrist participants

🎁 What You’ll Receive
While there’s no direct medical benefit, approved participants will receive:
🎫 PhilCare ER Vantage 40 Plus Medical Voucher (valid for 1 year)�💰 ₱350 per session (vouchers) to cover time and transportation�📝 Official Letter of Participation for employer notification
(Compensation follows Philippine Government EO 84 – 2025)

❌ Who Cannot Participate
* Current students of the project investigators
* Individuals with hand/arm impairments
* Elderly with severe hypertension or balance issues

📍 Location
📌 De La Salle University – Laguna Campus

✨ Interested?
👉 Apply here:�🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T5vpxbYbEFEsyLTD6xzsaHZ76Gzhp7_NQfR6u2WQT4w/preview

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Project 2025-090: Enhancing Automated Portable Robotic Orthosis (APRO) through User Experience and VE Landing Page for Interested Individuals to Participate in a UX Study.

The Team Agapay during their visit at the Cebu Rehab Medics (Chong Hua Medical Arts Center) and Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (Cebu Doctors' University Hospital). The AGAPAY robotic exoskeleton prototype was demonstrated for the device validation and clinical significance.

Did you miss the iBilib GMA7 episode featuring the AGAPAY Project last Sunday?

Now, you can watch it on YouTube!
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Thank you everyone for supporting us!

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