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Published on: January 7, 2019
Performance characteristics of anthropomorphic prosthetic hands
Joseph T Belter1, Aaron M Dollar
1Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. joseph.belter@yale.edu
Summary
This review evaluates prosthetic hand performance, comparing commercial and research devices. User feedback defines essential attributes for effective clinical prosthetic hands.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Rehabilitation Technology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Prosthetic hands are crucial for restoring upper limb function.
- Existing commercial and research prosthetics vary significantly in performance.
- Understanding user needs is vital for developing effective prosthetic solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and compare performance characteristics of commercial and research prosthetic hands.
- To evaluate ranges of hand attributes based on specifications and user data.
- To define performance requirements for clinical prosthetic hands using end-user input.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of prosthetic hand performance specifications.
- Survey of prosthetic hand users regarding their experiences and needs.
- Analysis of prosthetic hand attributes against user-defined requirements.
Main Results:
- Identified key performance differences between commercial and research prosthetic hands.
- Quantified ranges of critical hand attributes based on user feedback.
- Established a framework for prosthetic hand performance requirements.
Conclusions:
- User-centered design is paramount for successful prosthetic hand development.
- Specific performance attributes are critical for clinical utility and user satisfaction.
- Bridging the gap between research and commercial prosthetics requires addressing user-defined needs.
