Mechanical assessment of novel compliant mechanisms for underactuated prosthetic hands
Orion Ramos,
Laura de Arco,
Carlos A. Cifuentes
et al.
Abstract:This paper proposes novel compliant mechanisms for constructing hand prostheses based on soft robotics. Two models of prosthetic hands are developed in this work. Three mechanical evaluations are performed to determine the suitability of the two designs for carrying out activities of daily living (ADLs). The first test measures the grip force that the prosthesis can generate on objects. The second determines the energy required and dissipated from the prosthesis to operate. The third test identifies the maximu… Show more
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