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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Rehabilitation Technology
Assistive Devices

Background:

Grasping impairments significantly hinder daily activities due to reduced hand function.
Current supernumerary robotic fingers (SRFs) are often limited by electronic components, leading to increased weight and power demands.
A need exists for lightweight, practical, and cost-effective solutions for hand augmentation.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the first body-powered wrist-driven supernumerary robotic finger (bpSRF) that eliminates electronic components.
To provide a lightweight, affordable, and practical solution for enhancing grasping capabilities.
To validate the usability and effectiveness of the bpSRF for individuals with motor impairments and for augmentation.

Main Methods:

Designed and developed a novel body-powered wrist-driven SRF (bpSRF) primarily from 3D printed parts.
Actuated the SRF using wrist movements, eliminating the need for electronic components.
Conducted experimental validation with five healthy participants to assess learning curve and task performance.

Main Results:

The bpSRF weighs only 52 g and is driven by wrist movements.
Participants demonstrated high success rates and rapid learning of novel grasping patterns.
The device offers a workspace volume approximately three times larger than a human thumb, expanding manipulation capabilities.

Conclusions:

The bpSRF represents a significant advancement in assistive technology, offering a practical, cost-effective, and open-source solution.
This design enhances grasping abilities for individuals with motor impairments and provides augmentation for healthy users.
The body-powered approach overcomes limitations of traditional electronic SRFs, paving the way for new assistive devices.