Слайд 2Introduction
Stroke is the main cause of debilitation in U.S.
700,000 strokes/year
15-30% of survivors

with permanent disabilities
Hemiparesis
Слайд 3Introduction
Not being able to feel the world around you
Solution…
Human Gripping Devices!

Слайд 4Current Market
10-DOF Robotic Hand
(Patent No. 6,505,870 )
Power Glove
Complete Artificial Hands

Слайд 5Human Integrated Gripping Device
Goals:
Light-weight
Integrated
User friendly
Low cost
While still being able to experience

the benefits of assisted gripping…
Слайд 6Design
Mechanics
Release Mechanism
Glove Interface

Слайд 7Mechanics
Case
Spring
Pawl
Ratchet
Rivets

Слайд 8Release Mechanism
User Release Strings
Plastic Tubular Casing
Kevlar String

Слайд 9Glove Interface
Outer Glove
Inner Glove
Velcro
Rings

Слайд 11Advantages/Comparisons
Mechanically
Small, Compact, Lightweight
Simple yet Efficient
Ergonomically
User Friendly
Appealing
Economically
Best Benefit/Cost ratio

Слайд 12Conclusion
The Human Integrated Gripping Device fulfills the needs of an ever

present market with a highly functional yet cost effective product.