U-Cuff Right Angle Pocket

The challenge

The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence when

performing activities of daily living such as holding small items like

hygiene tools.

Who it helps

Intended users of this U-Cuff Right Angle Pocket are individuals with limited hand dexterity. This could lead to difficulty hold small items like hygiene tools.

How it works

The U-Cuff Right Angle Pocket limits the need for fine motor movements

when using small, handheld items at a right angle by attaching items to

the hand with a custom cuff rather than requiring the fingers to grasp.

The U-Cuff Right Angle Pocket is a handheld, 3D printed device that

uses a customizable, universal cuff and slotted base to secure various

hand-held items to the hand.

Tools needed

PC or MAC I7 +

Fusion 360

Prusa slicer

FDM Printer

Project details

• Stage: Prototype
• Built by the Shepherd Center community, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
• Team: Shepherd Center
• Category: Daily Living, Therapy

The build files for U-Cuff Right Angle Pocket are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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