Using practice led design research to develop an articulated mechanical analogy of the human hand.
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| Title: | Using practice led design research to develop an articulated mechanical analogy of the human hand. |
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| Authors: | Rust, C., Wilson, A., Whiteley, G. |
| Source: | Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology. Sep/Oct98, Vol. 22 Issue 5, p226-232. 7p. |
| Subjects: | Hand, Biomedical engineering, Hand physiology, Artificial limbs, Computer-aided design, Grip strength, Human anatomical models, Kinematics, Prosthetics, Research, Evidence-based medicine |
| Abstract: | Contemporary prostheses have developed from small iterations on moderately successful archetypes. This has resulted in modern designs that can either be termed cosmetic or functional, with neither attribute being fully satisfied. A new strategy is needed to develop a generation of upper-limb prostheses that will integrate both cosmetic and functional requirements in a single device. It is hypothesized that design principles applicable to a new generation of prostheses will result from exploring close analogies to the human upper limb. A method of practice led design research has been adopted to explore appropriate analogies, using the production of physical models to elucidate the design problem to the design team and other interested parties. This method uses a consciously iterative approach whereby criticisms and lessons learnt in the development of early models are embodied in subsequent models. This paper describes the first iterative cycle. It includes a critical review of the devices currently available and a study of mechanical analogies to original anatomy which form two of the inputs to the development of a skeletal model hand. It details the lessons learnt from this study and concludes on the wider application of practice led design research in medical engineering. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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