Document Type
Poster Session
Department
Engineering
Faculty Mentor
Asheesh Lanba, PhD
Keywords
electro-mechanical, prosthetic, arm, hand, 3d printing
Abstract
A continuation of a low-cost prosthetic upper limb prototype design which was investigated in EGN 301. The prosthetic is specifically designed for the needs and requirements of under privileged individuals in the Dominican Republic with upper limb amputations. The project focuses on the creation of an open-source computer aided prosthetic hand/arm model. The design allows consumer-grade fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3-D printers to be used. The improved design allows for the integration of the PQ-12 linear actuator for grasp and finger control. This simplifies the assembly, while, also reducing the size and mass of the whole unit. Producing a low-cost alternative to traditional prosthetics.
Open Access?
1
Included in
Biomechanical Engineering Commons, Biomedical Commons, Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Electrical and Electronics Commons, Electro-Mechanical Systems Commons, Other Materials Science and Engineering Commons, Polymer Science Commons
Husky hand: A low-cost electro-mechanical prosthetic arm for the underprivileged
A continuation of a low-cost prosthetic upper limb prototype design which was investigated in EGN 301. The prosthetic is specifically designed for the needs and requirements of under privileged individuals in the Dominican Republic with upper limb amputations. The project focuses on the creation of an open-source computer aided prosthetic hand/arm model. The design allows consumer-grade fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3-D printers to be used. The improved design allows for the integration of the PQ-12 linear actuator for grasp and finger control. This simplifies the assembly, while, also reducing the size and mass of the whole unit. Producing a low-cost alternative to traditional prosthetics.
