UPick

UPick - open-source assistive technology prototype by the Hod Hasharon community

The challenge

UPick provides a practical, innovative solution tailored to individuals with limited hand mobility needs, promotes autonomy and boosts self-confidence, enabling users to feel more capable and in control of their daily lives.

Who it helps

The potential users include individuals who use wheelchairs, people with neurological conditions or disabilities that affect hand dexterity, grip strength, or fine motor skills, and elderly individuals or those with age-related mobility limitations.

How it works

This innovative development will ensure the maintenance of the users independence and enhance their ability to function autonomously.

An innovative electronic product, operating on vacuum technology and rechargeable, which helps people with disabilities lift objects from the floor through adhesion.

Tools needed

Protective glasses

Protective headphones

PC or MAC I7 +

Prusa slicer

Measurement tool

Clamps

Pliers

Needle-nose pliers

Cutter

Pull saw

Electric Srewdriver

Dremel

FDM Printer

Soldering set

Voltmeter

Cable stripper

Project details

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

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