Basketball Prosthesis
About this project
This solution is an inexpensive, quick-to-manufacture, 3D-printed “hand” attachment that connects to the TOM Parametric Arm Prosthesis, allowing an amputee to play basketball.
The challenge
Everyone deserves to live a happy and active life! For someone with an arm amputation, activities such as playing basketball can be very difficult due to the limited reach, control, and grip.
This solution is an inexpensive, quick-to-manufacture, 3D printed “hand” attachment that connects to the TOM Parametric Arm Prosthesis to help an amputee play basketball.
Who it helps
This project was designed and developed with Eliran, a father of two and basketball coach and player. Eliran is a below-the-elbow amputee who hoped to achieve greater stability and precision on the basketball court.
How it works
**This end unit is an attachment only. Click here to see the TOM Parametric Arm Prosthesis base unit product page.
The Basketball End Unit combines 3D-printed and off the shelf parts to create a “hand” alternative for amputees to play basketball.
This solution is an inexpensive, quick-to-manufacture, 3D-printed “hand” attachment that connects to the TOM Parametric Arm Prosthesis to help an amputee play basketball.
Project details
- Stage: Product
- Built by the TOM Israel community community, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Team: Basketball End Unit - TOM Arm Prosthesis
- Category: Sports
- Made with: 3D printing
- 133 downloads
The build files for Basketball Prosthesis are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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