Duke Enable Projects
September 2022 - Current
September 2022 - Current
We designed a 3D-printed prosthetic hand for Sydney, a high school student. The hand is intended to be durable, comfortable, and able to be opened and closed by wrist movements. A system of strings allowed the hand to be opened and closed with wrist movements.
I am currently developing a modular attachment system that enables an amputee to swap out different tools while only needing one, custom-fit arm interface. Attachments include a hand, guitar pick, and fork, with more in development as the year progresses.
I feel this project is great for two reasons. Firstly, it is very achievable given our resources, meaning the clients we work with will be able to receive a product at the end of the year. Secondly, it is also conducive to letting underclassmen feel they have autonomy over a part of the project due to its modular design. A freshman who is not confident in their CAD skills can learn by designing their own attachment without hindering the rest of the group, making this project both a product-delivering and learning-based effort.