Category: Material science

Published Date: 16/09/2018
Posted in #voightkampff test - dilemma Academic Project Academic research under The Amputee Excuse (TAE) Asymmetry Cable control Disability and the public EC wearathlons Extreme Cyborging Harness / shoulder strap Health Human Enhancement Bioethics Material science Myoelectric prostheses Neurology, sociology and psychology Overuse Reduction Prosthetics Research premise myths Skin Strategy, marketing Theory, studies

Embodiment of a prosthetic arm [reflections, thoughts, considerations]

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: 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: 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: 25/05/2017
Posted in Activities of Daily Living and Sports Bimanual task benchmark Brands Design principles Grip mechanics Grip testing Grip tuning Material science Mechanical works Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Specifications and comparisons Theory, studies TRS

TRS Prehensor [grip surface tweaking II]

Published Date: 28/12/2016
Posted in 3D Printing Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Material science Mechanical works Prosthetics Trautman hook

Trautmann hook [3D printed steel parts, assembly, first use]

Published Date: 26/02/2016
Posted in Academic research with relevant results Material science Science fiction

Graphene-based neural interfaces are a first promising method to interfacing directly with our nerves [science]

Published Date: 21/11/2013
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses ADA technologies / Physionetics / Toughware PRX Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Brands Cable control Design principles Harness / shoulder strap History Hosmer Dorrance Material science MDP Meili Mechanical works Mert Lawwill Movohook 2Grip Otto Bock Prosthetic hook Prosthetic wrist connector Prosthetics Socket/liner Specifications and comparisons V2P Prehensor

Body powered arms [technical design overview]

Published Date: 11/07/2013
Posted in Material science Prosthetics Prototype development

Plastic – can be sprayed on as fabric [new material]

Published Date: 11/07/2013
Posted in Material science Means of orthopedic/technical support other than prosth Prosthetics Prototype development

Plastic — heals [new material]

Published Date: 26/07/2010
Posted in ADA technologies / Physionetics / Toughware PRX Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Bimanual task benchmark Brands Cable control Design principles Grip mechanics Grip testing Grip tuning Material science Mechanical works Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Prototype development Research tips Theory, studies V2P Prehensor

V2P Prehensor – general reflection on grip strength and test of multi layered customized claw covers