Student Work

Most hand orthotics are rigid and hold the hand in a fixed position. The goal of this project was to design and manufacture a powered hand orthosis to allow persons with dexterity and strength impairments to regain the hand function necessary for independence. The orthotic developed provided cylindrical and pinch grips, predominantly through a cable system which pulled the fingers closed. Assistance in gripping was provided by the thumb, which was positioned by a geared servo mechanism and closed with a linear actuator. The device was capable of providing the force necessary to perform basic tasks.

Last modified

• 01/29/2021

Creator

• Nichols, Brittany Taylor
• Crowe, Ian J.
• Hebert, Reed Richard

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050114-135507

Advisor

• Ault, Holly Keyes
• Hoffman, Allen H.

Year

• 2014

Date created

• 2014-05-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

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