Grip Libre
The challenge
Because it can help people with this condition to make their daily tasks more maneagable and easier to deal with.
Who it helps
People with arthritis who have difficult opening lids.
How it works
It replaces painful "pinch-and-twist" motions with simple palm pressure. By using a motor and sensor, it leverages arm strength instead of finger dexterity, providing a pain-free way to open jars and restoring kitchen independence.
Grip Libre is a motorized, palm-activated jar opener for arthritis. Using a high-torque motor and FSR sensor, it opens lids via simple palm pressure, replacing the painful need to grip, squeeze, or twist with fingers.
Tools needed
Protective glasses
PC or MAC I7 +
Circular saw
Laser Cutter
Project details
- Stage: Concept
- Built by the TOM International Community community, Global
- Team: Jennifer MartÃnez Castro
- Category: Daily Living
The build files for Grip Libre are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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