Development and Implementation of an Anthropomorphic Underactuated Prosthesis with Adaptive Grip

This paper describes the design of a prosthetic hand for wrist amputations. The mechanism considers the use of three actuators: one each for the movement of the little finger, annular finger, and middle finger. The second actuator controls the index finger, and the third controls the thumb. The prot...

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Main Authors: Danilo Estay, Alvaro Basoalto, Jorge Ardila, Matías Cerda, Rodrigo Barraza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Machines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1702/9/10/209