Year: 2008
Type: article
Abstract: The third generation of the fluidic hand currently is in the process of clinical\ntrial. The new hand combines functionality and cosmesis. It has the natural shape\nof a human hand and multiple new functions. The grasping operation is built in an\nadaptive way according to the biological example. This means that objects are\nenclosed with positive locking. The big contact area and soft passive elements\nconsiderably reduce the grasping force required to hold an object securely. Starting\nfrom a natural basic hand position, all actuators can be controlled individually by\ntwo myoelectrodes in the socket. The software allows for a quick selection of the\nmost important grasping patterns. Besides the multifunctional control, features of\nthe new hand like the force feedback system which gives the patient a sense of\nfeeling and operation of a (computer) keyboard with the index will be depicted.
Source: DukeSpace (Duke University)
Institution: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2138358680