Category: Research tips

Published Date: 20/07/2024
Posted in Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Asymmetry Design principles Design simplicity and efficiency Disability and the public Health Janet and John Overuse Reduction Prosthetics Research tips Specifications and comparisons Support Testing

The 8 question method to evaluate any prosthetic arm for real use [checklist]

Published Date: 13/07/2024
Posted in #voightkampff test - dilemma Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Asymmetry Design principles Disability and the public Health Investors' Corner Means of orthopedic/technical support other than prosth Prosthetics Research tips Symbolism

Biomimetic properties of a prosthetic arm [analysis of factors/aspects]

Published Date: 11/02/2019
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Activities of Daily Living and Sports Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Asymmetry Bimanual task benchmark Cable control Design principles Grip testing Health Hosmer Dorrance Investors' Corner Mechanical works Myoelectric prostheses Postural interference myoelectric control problem Prosthetic hand Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Research tips Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics iLimb

Angular constraints of prosthetic grippers and functional success correlation [technical evaluation]

Published Date: 06/12/2018
Posted in Activities of Daily Living and Sports Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Bimanual task benchmark Design principles Extreme Cyborging Grip testing Mechanical works Research tips Specifications and comparisons

Real work – Real Men Don’t Eat Quiche – Real Programmers Don’t Use PASCAL [reference to popular culture]

Published Date: 26/07/2018
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Academic research (review) Academic research under The Amputee Excuse (TAE) Academic research with relevant results Activities of Daily Living and Sports ANPPN Activites of No Particular Prosthetic Need Artwork and Do It yourself Corner AUA vs WIFUCD Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Bimanual task benchmark BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL BLUELIGHT opponent REDARM TOTAL FREESTYLE TF Design principles Disability and the public Extreme Cyborging Grip testing Hosmer Dorrance Janet and John Myoelectric prostheses Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Research tips Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics iLimb Toughware Equilux TRS prehensor

Understanding and informing design issues of a prosthetic arm for below elbow amputation by way of “taxonomy” [literature review, reality check]

Published Date: 04/02/2018
Posted in ADA technologies / Physionetics / Toughware PRX Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Brands Cable control Design principles EC microworks Extreme Cyborging Grip mechanics Material science Mechanical works Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Prototype development Research tips Theory, studies Toughware Equilux

3D-print molded Protosil RTV 245 (durometer shore 40A) silicone covers for Toughware Equilux [proof of concept, demo of “bionic” grip]

Published Date: 24/01/2018
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses 3D Printing Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Brands covers Design principles Gloves Myoelectric prostheses Prosthetics Research tips Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb

Towards a more sustainable cosmetic covering / glove for the iLimb Revolution

Published Date: 04/01/2018
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Academic Project Academic research (review) Activities of Daily Living and Sports Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Asymmetry Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Bimanual task benchmark Brands Cable control Cybathlon 2016 Design principles Disability and the public EC lumberjack and hauling EC microworks Extreme Cyborging Harness / shoulder strap Health History Hosmer Hosmer Dorrance Janet and John Material science Mechanical works Myoelectric prostheses Otto Bock Overuse Reduction Postural interference myoelectric control problem Prosthetic hand Prosthetic hook Prosthetic wrist connector Prosthetics Prototype development Research tips Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb Toughware Equilux TRS prehensor

Case-study of a user-driven prosthetic arm design: bionic hand versus customized body-powered technology in a highly demanding work environment [article out]

Published Date: 02/01/2018
Posted in Academic research (review) Academic research with relevant results Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Brands Design principles Disability and the public Grip mechanics Otto Bock Prosthetic hand Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Prototype development Research tips Specifications and comparisons Strategy, marketing Theory, studies

Scientific approach taken for implementing a successfully marketable microprocessor-controlled knee – history of Otto Bock C-leg [lessons for prosthetic arms?]

Published Date: 19/07/2017
Posted in Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Bimanual task benchmark Design principles Grip mechanics Grip testing Grip tuning Material science Mechanical works Prosthetics Research tips Specifications and comparisons Theory, studies

Grip performance enhancement through modifying terminal device gripper surface [overview]

Published Date: 19/02/2017
Posted in 3D Printing Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Prosthetics Red Hand Series / Technical Design Series Research tips

Artistic visions for prosthetic design XXII – Red Hand 2017/I – communicative hand design fitting onto standard Alpha gel liner / Ossur pin with flexible yet reliable comfortable attachment [boosting appearance hand/ boosting wearability in 3D hands]

Published Date: 02/10/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses #voightkampff test - dilemma Academic Project Academic research with relevant results Activities of Daily Living and Sports Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm ANPPN Activites of No Particular Prosthetic Need Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Bimanual task benchmark Brands Cable control Cybathlon 2016 Disability and the public Grip testing Harness / shoulder strap Hosmer Mechanical works Myoelectric prostheses Prosthetic hook Prosthetic wrist connector Prosthetics Prototype development Research tips Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb Work

#userdrivendesign Prosthetic arm design: i-Limb Revolution versus customized body powered arm in a work environment combining bodily exertion, wide temperature ranges, wide body motion ranges, heavy workload and subtle grips [Cybathlon Symposium, Oct 6 2016, Poster A12]

Published Date: 05/06/2016
Posted in Academic research with relevant results Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Disability and the public Research tips Strategy, marketing Symbolism Testing

What if Hugh Herr built prosthetic arms [development cycles, how to get better with engineering]