Pinching Aid Device and Writing Aid Device

The challenge

To restore the ability of individuals with limited hand mobility to write and pinch things easily.

Who it helps

Individuals with limited finger/hand mobility that have trouble opening their hand and/or pinching.

How it works

Help picking up things, twisting things (such as picking up keys, opening doors, holding a water bottle), as well as writing much easier and less painful.

A hand brace that keeps Kenny's hand open at night when he sleeps. As well as a finger brace that stabilizes his index finger which will allow him to pinch better.

Project details

• Stage: Concept
• Built by the Vanderbilt University community, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America
• Team: Kenny Crouch
• Category: Daily Living
• 3 downloads

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

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