Utensil Holder End Unit for TOM Arm Prosthesis
About this project
This is an adjustable kitchen utensil holder attachment that connects to the TOM Parametric Arm Prosthesis enabling an amputee to use a fork or other utensils to eat.
The challenge
An arm amputation poses multiple challenges to the amputee’s ability to perform basic daily tasks such as using both hands to eat using utensils.
This project was designed and developed with two Need Knowers, Ester and Shula. Both women are below-the-elbow amputees who hoped to achieve greater independence in the kitchen.
Who it helps
This is an adjustable kitchen utensil holder attachment that connects to the TOM Parametric Arm Prosthesis enabling an amputee to use a fork or other utensils to eat.
How it works
The Utensil Holder End Unit combines 3D printed and off the shelf parts to create an attachment to the TOM Parametric Arm Prosthesis that enables the use of a fork or other utensils for eating.
Project details
- Stage: Product
- Built by the TOM Israel community community, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Category: Daily Living
- Made with: 3D printing, 3D printing (FDM), Laser cutting (other)
- 172 downloads
The build files for Utensil Holder End Unit for TOM Arm Prosthesis are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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