O design de próteses open source para membros superiores por meio da análise documental de projetos

Abstract

Amputees from underdeveloped and developing regions have limited access to prosthetic devices. In this scenario, collaborative groups arise for the development of low-cost prosthetics devices, made by 3D printing, with open source distribution, aiming the access and improvement of the life quality on economically disadvantaged populations, on a global scale. In this perspective, the objective of this study was to analyze the characteristics related to the human factors and ergonomics, present in the design of open source prostheses for the upper limbs. The documentary study had as subjects 9 projects conveyed by the ENabling The Future website. In addition, the human factors and ergonomics of the devices, although present in the designs, are lack in consistent and can imply in the user's use and engagement with the devices. However, the open source prostheses are coherent design projects considering the contexts and objectives their are intended, being able to act as an accessible alternative to conventional prostheses, enabling the accomplishment of daily life activities of a considerable part of the population.

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“…The most cited components seen as essential by the para-athletes who use the prosthesis were: comfort, safety, and durability. Rodrigues et al (2016) mentioned in their study that prostheses, in an international context, were assembled based on guidelines provided by their manuals, and to obtain safety information many users can access websites of some brands. Rodrigues et al (2016) also mentioned that, in terms of comfort, the study cannot analyze this perception since it is subjective.…”

“…Rodrigues et al (2016) mentioned in their study that prostheses, in an international context, were assembled based on guidelines provided by their manuals, and to obtain safety information many users can access websites of some brands. Rodrigues et al (2016) also mentioned that, in terms of comfort, the study cannot analyze this perception since it is subjective. However, the authors analyzed that the prostheses allowed adjustments to their interfaces, which could influence the user's discomfort.…”