Category: Prototype development

Published Date: 15/03/2021
Posted in 3D Printing Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Brands Cable control Design principles Mechanical works Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Prototype development Support TRS TRS Jaws

Extending prosthetic gripper lever length for better grip strength control – TRS JAWS XFS (strong spring) [prototype]

Published Date: 17/12/2018
Posted in Odyssey Teams Helping Hand Prosthetics Prototype development Specifications and comparisons

How does a Helping Hand / LN 4 hand work [test report]

Published Date: 27/07/2018
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses 3D Printing Cable control Investors' Corner Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Prototype development

Experienced user based advice for investors in the domain of prosthetic arms [technical guide for understanding the field]

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: 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: 17/08/2017
Posted in 3D Printing ADA technologies / Physionetics / Toughware PRX Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Brands Design principles Grip mechanics Grip tuning Mechanical works Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Prototype development Testing Theory, studies Toughware Equilux

Toughware Equilux – new VO (voluntary opening) / VC (voluntary closing) body powered device – industrial grip pads [concept, beta]

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: 11/05/2014
Posted in Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Prosthetics Prototype development Support

UNYQ company offering ready-to-order design customization for leg prostheses [new products out]

Published Date: 27/11/2013
Posted in Academic research (review) Academic research under The Amputee Excuse (TAE) Academic research with relevant results Activities of Daily Living and Sports Disability and the public Prosthetics Prototype development Specifications and comparisons

Prosthetic device research – what to aim for [go for it!]

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: 27/05/2013
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Attitude Design principles Disability and the public Mechanical works Media publishing adequate content Prosthetics Prototype development Support Work

Chinese farmer makes functional affordable prosthetic arms [amputee driven innovation]