Evaluation and future perspectives on "Anthro-Hand"

Rose, Michael; Jafari, Aghil; Etoundi, Appolinaire

Abstract

Inspired by nature's evolutionary marvels, this study explores the development of a novel bio-mimetic prosthetic hand, emphasizing a soft robotic approach. Through a meticulous review of various prosthetic designs, focusing on actuation and construction techniques, we introduce a groundbreaking design featuring a unique actuator layout that mimics the human hand's functionality, particularly the CarpoMetaCarpal (CMC) saddle joint. Our research centers on the prototype testing of this robotic hand, which incorporates soft fingers and a thumb to achieve lifelike movements. The prototype's evaluation aims to refine its bio-mimetic attributes and functionality, contributing significantly to soft robotic prosthetics. This abstract encapsulates our journey from conceptualization to prototype testing, highlighting our ambition to enhance prosthetic technology through bio-mimicry and soft robotics, thereby offering new possibilities for prosthetic design and application.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: The 19th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications (ICIEA 2024)
• Start Date: Aug 5, 2024
• End Date: Aug 8, 2024
• Acceptance Date: May 12, 2024
• Deposit Date: Jun 14, 2024
• Keywords: Index Terms-Robotics; Soft grippers; prosthetic hand
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/12048141