Hand-Art

Hand-Art - open-source assistive technology concept by the California State University, Los Angeles community

The challenge

It is for a Stroke patient.

Who it helps

People that have suffered from a stroke and want to do draw.

How it works

It will address the challenge by assisting the person draw or do art.

A device designed to assist stroke survivors with a paralyzed hand in creating art which includes a supportive stick or harness to stabilize the hand, adaptive gripping mechanisms to hold tools like pencils or crayons.

Tools needed

Heavy duty gloves

Protective glasses

Protective headphones

PC or MAC I7 +

Measurement tool

Digital caliber

Pliers

Cutter

sewing machine

scissors

set of needles

Agle Grinder

FDM Printer

CNC Machine

Project details

The build files for Hand-Art are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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