High load activities are difficult for trans-humeral amputees due to inadequate mounting methods. The goal of this project was to design, analyze, and manufacture an upper arm exoskeleton for trans-humeral prostheses to allow one to perform high load activities. The prosthesis attachment connects the prosthetic limb to the mechanism transferring loads to a custom vest. Tests have been formulated to confirm functionality of the design. From those tests and problems encountered throughout the design process, recommendations have been made.

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Creator

• Da Rocha, Bethany C.
• Gilley, Richard L
• Giebenhain, David M.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042407-140603

Advisor

• Ault, Holly Keyes
• Hoffman, Allen H.

Year

• 2007

Date created

• 2007-04-24

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-29