Current methods of prosthesis attachment for those with trans-humeral amputations fail to balance load bearing capability with freedom of movement. This design increases axial and torsional load bearing capability of the prosthesis (to 60 pounds and 12 foot-pounds, respectively) without limiting the range of motion in the shoulder needed to perform activities of daily living. This is accomplished via a harness system, an exoskeletal shoulder joint, and an arm interface that links the prosthesis to the device.

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Creator

• Bertini, Michael A.
• Palumbo, Elizabeth E.
• Dominguez, Zachary Paul
• Morin, Joshua Michel

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042606-152700

Advisor

• Ault, Holly Keyes
• Hoffman, Allen H.

Year

• 2006

Date created

• 2006-04-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-29