bionic prosthesis - mechanical mechanism

The challenge

the governmental issued prosthesis provides a purely mechanical solution that is cumbersome and creates physical strain on the need knowers shoulders and back.

Who it helps

below-the-elbow amputees

How it works

This solution will replace the purely mechanical mechanism that relies on shoulder and back muscle contraction and extension to operate the end effector. those alleviating physical strain and refining the mechanical system.

upgrading the governmental issued prosthesis to a bionic prosthesis that integrates physiological signal processing (EMG/FMG) to control a motorized mechanism replacing the purely mechanical mechanism.

Tools needed

Protective glasses

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Measurement tool

scissors

Electric Srewdriver

Hot air blower

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Voltmeter

Cable stripper

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Tel Aviv University community, Tel Aviv, Israel
• Team: below-the-elbow amputees
• Category: Daily Living
• 3 downloads

The build files for bionic prosthesis - mechanical mechanism are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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