Category: Design principles

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: 29/11/2016
Posted in 3D Printing Activities of Daily Living and Sports Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Means of orthopedic/technical support other than prosth Mechanical works Prosthetics Table manners

Freebasing 3D shapes: wine glass holder [way to go]

Published Date: 26/11/2016
Posted in 3D Printing Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Mechanical works Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Trautman hook

Trautman Hook (3d printed PLA, first bench test) [design]

Published Date: 16/10/2016
Posted in Activities of Daily Living and Sports Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Bimanual task benchmark Brands Design principles Grip testing Mechanical works Prosthetic hook Prosthetics TRS TRS prehensor

TRS Prehensor [grip surface tweaking]

Published Date: 07/10/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Amputees Are Evil Art Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Attitude Bad Hand Day BeBionic (RSL Steeper) Bimanual task benchmark Brands Cybathlon 2016 Daily training Design principles Disability and the public Gonzo Grip testing Health Janet and John Mechanical works Media Myoelectric prostheses Otto Bock Otto Bock Michelangelo hand Postural interference myoelectric control problem Prosthetic hook Prosthetics RSL Steeper Satire Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb Trash Culture TRS TRS prehensor

The Cybathlon as iconic Trash Culture modern day Circus show: arm amputees, arms race and technical considerations regarding specific applicants [proper research domain assignment, pre-race evaluation of critical check points, detailed in-race grip analysis, cultural domain considerations, gonzo race report]

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]

Published Date: 17/04/2016
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Bimanual task benchmark Design principles Design simplicity and efficiency Harness / shoulder strap Health Overuse Reduction Product choice Prosthetics Tricks one handed

What prosthetic arm to use? [flowchart / algorithm]

Published Date: 10/07/2015
Posted in Art Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Cyborg appearance - robot look Design principles Disability and the public Health Impact of visible disability on non-disabled people Neurology, sociology and psychology Prosthetics Red Hand Series / Technical Design Series Research tips

Visualizing a Broken Body – Cyborg art implications for visual and functional prosthetic design [art, cultural reflection]

Published Date: 06/10/2014
Posted in Art Article in German - Artikel auf Deutsch Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Attitude Design principles Disability and the public How to communicate the right way Impact of visible disability on non-disabled people Prosthetics Red Hand Series / Technical Design Series

Über das Design und Aussehen der Armprothese

Published Date: 22/06/2014
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Brands Center of Gravity Cosmetic arm Health Mechanical works Overuse Reduction Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Socket/liner Specifications and comparisons Touch Bionics Touch Bionics iLimb

Comparing elbow torque for iLimb Ultra Revolution, passive arm (new, old), body powered arm (hook alu, hook steel, Becker hand) [tech]

Published Date: 12/05/2014
Posted in Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Disability and the public Mechanical works Prosthetics Research tips

Prosthetic design and looks [overview]

Published Date: 26/02/2014
Posted in Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Prosthetics Red Hand Series / Technical Design Series Research tips

Prosthetic socket and prosthetic device art [general]

Published Date: 24/11/2013
Posted in Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Prosthetics Research tips

Masahiro Moti and prosthetic arms – Uncanny Valley revisited