Quadriplegic's Grabber Tool

Quadriplegic's Grabber Tool - open-source assistive technology prototype by the 2021 TOM Global Innovation Challenge (GIC) community

About this project

Quadriplegic's Grabber Tool is a system comprising an arm brace to be worn

throughout the day, one or more grabber attachments, and one or

more storage brackets.

The challenge

Currently available grabber tools are expensive, cumbersome,

ill-fitting, difficult to attach when needed, and difficult to store when

finished.

Who it helps

Analy is a young women, bound to a wheelchair, with

limited use of her hands. She is a designer, familiar with 3d

printing, and has created tools for herself and others in

similar situations. She would like to be able to manipulate

small items.

How it works

Quadriplegic's Grabber Tool won the best documentation award at the 2021 Global Innovation Challenge.

You can learn more about the challenge on the GIC website or browse the projects on the GIC community page .

Product story

Quadriplegic's Grabber Tool was designed with and for Analy Perez , a designer who uses a wheelchair, with limited use of her hands, who wanted to manipulate small items.

The team developed the solution as part of the TOM Global Innovation Challenge (which they won the best documentation award 👏) and was led by:

Andrew Mouratis

Jeffrey Ebin

Jake Rynkiewicz

Quadriplegic's Grabber Tool is inexpensive, customizable, easy to attach when needed, and easy to store when finished. 3D printing and simple off-the-shelf hardware keep the costs low. Open source geometry allows for a community of users to create custom-made tools.

Product Specs

Approximate Cost of materials: USD $15

Machine time: 36 hours

Assembly time: 0.5 hours

To build this product, simply download the product file, which contains assembly instructions, bill of materials, parts files, and helpful videos. Please take adequate safety precautions when using manufacturing equipment.

You can also press the CHOOSE A MAKERSPACE button to connect with makers to build the product for you.

For any questions regarding this device's assembly, operation, or specifications, please contact TOM GIC community page .

To follow updates on the Quadriplegic's Grabber, other assistive tech solutions by TOM communities, and our global network of makers, follow us on social media here .

Project details

The build files for Quadriplegic's Grabber Tool are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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