Adaptive Automatic Grabber

The challenge

The Adaptive Automatic Grabber is designed for anyone who finds gripping, reaching, or grasping objects difficult or impossible on their own.

Who it helps

ideal for individuals with spinal cord injuries, quadriplegia, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke-related impairments, or any condition that affects upper limb control. It is equally well-suited for wheelchair users

How it works

The Adaptive Automatic Grabber empowers users to pick up everyday objects independently with the automatic mechanical function that it provides.

Providing an assistive device to remove the need for fine motor precision that need-knower may lack to reach for distant objects and grabbing.

Tools needed

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Allen keys set

scissors

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Cable stripper

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the Cal State University San Marcos community, San Marcos, California, United States of America
• Team: Tim Leger
• Category: Daily Living
• 11 downloads

The build files for Adaptive Automatic Grabber are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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