[en] This research concerns the design and prototyping of an artificial middle finger, using Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs), PolyLactic Acid (PLA), and other technologies. The design is a biomimicry of the human biological anatomical and muscular systems. After briefly describing the operational features and functioning of natural striated muscles, the document reviews the features, advantages and disadvantages of SMAs in the perspective of their use as an actuator of a prosthetic finger.Using different design parameters, such as the lightness of the device, actuation complexity, and resilience, a working prototype is proposed meeting the established criteria.
van der Elst, Louis ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
Quintanar Guzman, Serket ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT) ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
Hadji-Minaglou, Jean-Régis ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
External co-authors :
no
Language :
English
Title :
Design of an Electromechanical Prosthetic Finger using Shape Memory Alloy Wires
Publication date :
October 2017
Event name :
IEEE 5th International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors
Event place :
Otawa, Canada
Event date :
5-7 October 2017
Audience :
International
Main work title :
IEEE 5th International Symposium on Robotics and Intelligent Sensors, Ottawa, Canada, 5-7 October 2017
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