From Research to Reality: Designing 3D printed prosthetic hands

From Research to Reality: Designing 3D printed prosthetic hands

Year:

2017-2019

Brand:

TNS sas

Duration:

2 years

Industry:

Robotics

An end-to-end product development case study exploring the research, design, and development of highly personalized 3D-printed prosthetic hands. Working closely with doctors, engineers, and users, I developed the product from initial research through to the final prototype, adapting its form and functionality to individual needs and daily routines.

An end-to-end product development of highly personalized 3D-printed prosthetic hands. Working closely with doctors, engineers, and users, adapting the product form and functionality to individual needs and daily routines.

Overview:

Every month, new prosthetic solutions enter the market, often reducing costs, improving durability, and introducing innovative features.

However, these solutions are not accessible in our streets or truly address the prosthetics challenges faced in Latin America.


  • No strings attached : We intentionally moved away from traditional string-based systems because we believe there are better, more reliable alternatives.

  • Powered by only 5 volts: The design offers longer battery life while simplifying the entire system into a single power source.

Human-centered design

The construction phase includes a preliminary analysis in which measurements are established based on the individual’s morphological characteristics, such as the dimensions of the residual limb, as well as their personal preferences and recommendations.

Award winners of the Rita La Red project

With the project "Give me a Hand", we seek to improve the quality of life of people without forearms, providing them with an innovative robotic prosthesis.

For this, RITA La Red Internacional has partnered with the company TNS Systems from Cucuta, which has been recognized nationally and internationally for the development of innovative prostheses.