The objective of this MQP is to create a low cost, scalable, wrist powered, 3D-printed prosthetic hand with the goal to publish the design files as open-source and public domain. Current 3D printed prosthetic hand designs do not lend themselves to selective scaling which causes kinematic failures. Improper selective scaling and initial design also negativity effects the assembly and the ability to address field serviceability. Through material, kinematic, and manufacturability studies, various generation prototypes were created. Using a unique design incorporating equation based dimensions and parameters along with improved user interface and instructions provided successful results.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Mercado, Abimael
• Lipson, Daniel Evan
• Soe, Aung Heain
• Greene, Sean

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042816-081456

Advisor

• Gaudette, Glenn R.
• Planchard, David C.

Year

• 2016

Date created

• 2016-04-28

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-02-01