Turn elderly care into a creative adventure with play therapy for seniors!
The BRIX is a 3D printer made of interlocking bricks that stimulates motor skills, communication, and social connection—without intimidating technology.
Challenges to Overcome
Engagement of the Elderly
Encouraging Involvement: In some environments, it is essential to create experiences that capture the attention of older adults, in order to stimulate their active participation and well-being.
Educational Tools
Simplify the Approach: By making educational tools more accessible, we can facilitate learning and promote engagement.
Strengthening Social Connections
Building Trust: Promoting a climate of trust and cooperation among older adults is essential to maximize the effectiveness of their interactions and strengthen their social bonds.
Emotional Stimulation
Strengthening Family Bonds: Encourage shared leisure time between seniors and grandchildren to build unforgettable memories that will strengthen intergenerational relationships.
Positive Impact on Development
Session Optimization : By improving session efficiency, we can ensure that every moment counts and contributes to user development.
Rekindle Motivation : By creating engaging experiences, we can rekindle participants' motivation and encourage them to fully engage.
Skills Development : By overcoming these challenges, we pave the way for significant progress in motor skills, communication and autonomy, allowing participants to flourish.
Why does BRIX make a difference?
Immersion through play : team role play (engineer, supplier, manufacturer, quality controller)
Active multisensory stimulation : tangible construction + creative 3D printing
Concrete objectives : fine motor skills, breaking down communication barriers, cooperation.
Intergenerational appeal: BRIX appeals to people of all ages, fostering enriching interactions between generations.
Collaborative assembly methodology with role-playing
Learn as a team!
Build together, succeed together
BRIX promotes collaborative learning, as assembly takes place through role-playing, where each participant embodies a unique character.
Engineer
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Review the instruction manual to determine the bricks needed.
Present the visual instructions to the group.
Communicate specific bricks to the Supplier.
Guide the Builder on the location of each brick.
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Leadership
Communication
Problem solving
Give clear instructions
Supplier
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Actively listen to the Engineer's requests.
Use the pictures in the instructions to help locate the correct bricks.
Collect and return the requested bricks to the Builder.
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Active listening
Organisation
Teamwork
Builder
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Wait for the Supplier to provide the necessary bricks.
Follow the Engineer's advice on the location of each brick.
Refer to instructions for additional support during assembly.
Assemble the model according to the instructions provided.
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Fine motor skills
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Quality Controller
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Check that the bricks used match the instructions.
Ensure the model is assembled correctly
Provide constructive feedback to other group members.
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Critical thinking
Observation
Communication
Offer motivating sessions — Discover BRIX!
Easy to Assemble
Our easy-to-follow instruction manuals in French will guide your students through the process of assembling the bricks, just like you did when you were younger.
Compatible with Major Brands
Our set includes various shapes and sizes of interlocking plastic bricks that are compatible with bricks from all the major brands known on the market.
The mechanical components are pre-assembled
The essential mechanical components for the proper functioning of the BRIX are already manufactured and ready for hassle-free assembly.
The electronic components are pre-wired
The electronic components are already ready to be connected using the (7) wires to their respective connectors as soon as the assembly of the BRIX is completed.
An innovative, engaging, and motivating project!
The BRIX is a clever and stimulating project that develops essential skills while transforming learning into a creative and inclusive adventure!
Please note that the Brix is primarily designed to provide a playful learning experience in the field of 3D printing. Although it does not achieve the same dimensional accuracy as a conventional 3D printer, it allows students to explore the fascinating world of 3D printing while developing social, creative, and technical skills.