Utensil U-Cuff
About this project
A handheld, 3D-printed device that uses a universal cuff handle extension, allowing the user to easily hold and manipulate a utensil with limited fine motor control.
The challenge
The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence
when performing activities of daily living such as using utensils.
Who it helps
Intended users of this Utensil U-Cuff are individuals with limited finger
dexterity. This could lead to difficulty grasping and manipulating basic
utensils.
How it works
Intended users of this Utensil U-Cuff are individuals with limited finger dexterity. This could lead to difficulty grasping and manipulating basic utensils.
The Shepherd Center strives to increase patients' independence when performing activities of daily living such as using utensils.
The Utensil U-Cuff limits the need for fine motor control when eating with utensils by using a handle extension rather than the utensil's handle itself.
The Utensil U-Cuff is a handheld, 3D-printed device that uses a universal cuff (u-cuff) handle extension, allowing the user to easily hold and manipulate the utensil with limited fine motor control.
Tools needed
PC or MAC I7 +
Fusion 360
Prusa slicer
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Product
- Built by the Shepherd Center community, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
- Team: Shepherd Center
- Category: Daily Living
- Made with: 3D printing
- 60 downloads
The build files for Utensil U-Cuff are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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