Easy-cut (nail clipper)

Easy-cut (nail clipper) - open-source assistive technology prototype by the PELE (Alyn Hospital Innovation Space) community

About this project

The product allows people who lack fine motor skills or amputees to cut their nails themselves. The nail cutter is connected to a cable and a pedal.

The challenge

Pele-Alyn wanted to develop a solution for people who lack fine motor skills to cut their nails independently.

Who it helps

PELE* is case-driven and focuses on finding personalized solutions for children who face physical challenges to act independently in their day-to-day activities - such as eating, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, communicating, studying and being mobile. PELE provides consulting services, guidance, and the design and manufacturing of assistive technologies by volunteer “makers” to produce adaptable, adjustable, accessible and affordable innovative assistive technology solutions. ALYNnovation is geared toward entrepreneurs and inventors who are developing assistive technology products and solutions for children on a global scale. Their products and solutions are aimed at the international market. ALYNnovation works with entrepreneurs and rehabilitation specialists to identify and develop innovation which has the potential to empower children with special needs throughout the world, increasing their independence and participation in society. It will then commercialize and bring these products to market, leveraging its powerful global network.

How it works

About the product -

Tools needed -

Power Screwdriver

Disk Grinder

Hot Glue Gun

FDM 3D Printer

Laser Cutter

Bill of materials -

2 cm M4 Screws (x6)

2 cm Nuts (x6)

70 x60 x 8 mm Plywood

1-1.5 m Bicycle Break Cable

Metal Nail Clipper

DXF-Wood Cutting Files

Base

Side With Notch

Side Without Notch

Cutting support

Pedal

STL-Printing Files

Pedal Hinge (x2)

Tube Holder

Project details

The build files for Easy-cut (nail clipper) are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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