Ergonomic, Pressure-Controlled Writing Aid

The challenge

Writing tasks presented significant challenges due to fine-motor difficulties, limited wrist mobility, and impaired finger separation. To compensate for these motor constraints, the user previously had to rely on large, gross-motor movements originating fr

Who it helps

Individuals experiencing fine-motor challenges, limited wrist mobility, or tactile hypersensitivities who require additional control and stabilization for writing instruments.

How it works

The design stabilizes hand and wrist movement, significantly reduces visible tremors, and allows users to utilize a customized grip, resulting in precise control, reduced pain, and improved writing legibility.

A personalized, right-handed assistive writing tool. It features an ergonomic, arched design with a smooth surface to enable a secure, palm-supported enveloping grip for users with severe hand mobility limitations.

Tools needed

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
• Team: Arie
• Category: Hobbies, Fun/Leisure, Daily Living

The build files for Ergonomic, Pressure-Controlled Writing Aid are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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