Yoshiko Yabiki

A Gear-Driven Prosthetic Hand with Major Grasp Functions for Toddlers

This paper presents a gear-driven prosthetic hand designed for toddlers with transradial amputation. The hand design considers three main issues: weight, cost, and operability. The prosthetic hand and the cosmetic silicon glove are made based on the dimensions of a real hand. The simple, stable, and…