Anh, M.N., Tang, T.D., Trung, V.T., Hieu, L.C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5168-2297, Tu, N.H., Minh, H.L. and Quoc, L.H. (2019) Cost-effective design & development of a prosthetic hand. In: 7th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam (BME7): Translational Health Science and Technology for Developing Countries. IFMBE Proceedings, 69 . Springer Verlag, Singapore, pp. 141-147. ISBN 978-9811358586 ISSN 1680-0737 (doi:10.1007/978-981-13-5859-3)

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Abstract

The prosthetic hand is used to replace a missing part of a hand, which may be lost through trauma, disease, or congenital conditions in order to restore the normal functions of the hand. The state of the art design and development of prosthetic hands has been well studied and documented. The modern prosthetic hands which are computer-controlled via the means of electromyogram (EMG) signals are very helpful for amputees; however, they are expensive, not always available for low-income populations. This study presents a cost-effective solution for innovative design and development of a prosthetic hand for a patient who lost both hands due to the work accident. Design concepts of the prosthetic hand were successfully developed and tested. Different strategies for cost-effective design and development of the high-value added prosthetic hand are also discussed, including mass-customization and design for additive manufacturing.

Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Title of Proceedings:	7th International Conference on the Development of Biomedical Engineering in Vietnam (BME7): Translational Health Science and Technology for Developing Countries
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Prosthetic Arm, Rehabilitation, Reverse Engineering, Design
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Engineering (ENG)
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Last Modified:	31 May 2019 10:30
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/22482

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