This week we worked to update the initial prototype and fix some of the initial problems such as the finger caps not fitting tight enough and the resistance bars bending sideways. The finger caps were …
Finger Rehabilitation Device
Finger Rehabilitation Device: Prototype
Over the past two weeks we have created a prototype of our finger rehabilitation device. This included a plate that fits to the palm of a team member’s hand, thumb and pointer finger caps and …
Finger Rehabilitation Device: Build Optimization
This week, our team focused on adjusting build features and parameters in order to optimize the part build time while keeping the desired part strength, flex, and size. We brought the multiple CAD models into …
Finger Rehabilitation CAD Design
Finger Rehabilitation Device: Scanning and CAD Model This week we focused on producing 3D models of a hand and the rehabilitation device. To create a computer model of a hand we used two different …
Finger Rehabilitation Device Project Ideas
With emerging scanning and printing technologies, individually customized rehabilitation devices have become much easier to produce. We hope to create a finger or full hand rehabilitation system using an elastic polymer that is customized to …