Assistive painting device

The challenge

This project was developed to help people who cannot use their fingers to hold art tools.

Who it helps

This device is designed for people who want to draw or paint but cannot hold the tool with their fingers alone.

How it works

The solution overcomes the challenge by enabling users to hold a tool without relying on their fingers or prolonged finger bending, assisting those who struggle to grip or experience finger pain.

The proposed solution consists of two parts that attach to the wrist joint and fingers, allowing different drawing or painting tools of various sizes and lengths to be connected. The device enables drawing and coloring in various ways without straining the

Tools needed

Prusa slicer

Measurement tool

scissors

sewing machine

scissors

set of needles

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Working Model
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Yossi Peretz
• Category: Hobbies, Fun/Leisure, Daily Living
• 2 downloads

The build files for Assistive painting device are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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