Demo of the Flexy Hand 2 - a 3D Printed Prosthetic Device by Steve Wood
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2014
- This is a demonstration of the new Flexy-Hand 2, a prosthetic hand that can be entirely 3D printed, except for some cords and velcro. Designed by Steve Wood of Gyrobot, Ltd.
For more information, please visit:
gyrobot.weebly.com
3duniverse.org
shop3duniverse.com
enablingthefuture.org
Intro and Closing Music:
www.pacdv.com/sounds/ - Наука та технологія
Very cool. It's a beautiful design.
Thanks for the comparison.
This is an ace design, nice one Mr Wood! Thanks for the video
Thank you Jeremy for another positive review, many thanks,
Steve.
Bruh, you wrote that like an e-mail to your boss
Amazing!
Thank you! Even thought i have literal need for this, it gave me idea how to use my hand movements to operate 3d printed hand remotely in sort of exoskeleton suit i'm planning to work on.
Actually design is kinda simple and could be used possible people in wheel chairs, with out need of lifting them selfs to grab something from high places. I dont know if this would be too useful, you can be judge on that.
Design is simple. One hand is controlled aka "slave", other similar that is attached to glow/acts like glow, transfers the movement to slave hand via cables. Doubling number of cables will allow fingers to have additional side movement too (if structure is sturdy enough that is.
Ninja flex type of material inserts in hand give more ridged crab on the objects.
If grabbing force is lowered in slave hand, small gearbox system could be placed between cables to add more torgue, or cables could be assisted via electric motors that are possible controlled by arduino and some kind of force.. or movement sensors (electronics are not my thing, so cant say much on that)
Hope this helps someone, or at least gives idea. I have seen what broken body can cause to people mentally and seen the pain in their eyes, if my lunie ideas can help someone then i'm all for it. Sadly time wise i cant join to community, even thought it would be nice to help in that sense.
Thank for information , can you please share the link for your project ?
What kind of knot are you using to tie the monofilament to the adjusting blocks?
I was born with Poland syndrome.. My fingers were completely webbed together, when I was 2 1/2 my surgeon separated my thumb and pinky, but was not able to do so for my middle 3 fingers. My hand is small but very functional... It's just not pleasing to look at. I have done well, I'm a accomplished carpenter and machinist. I just wanted thank you for what you have done for others like me, and most of all for the children... John
Instead of the screws try pop rivets in the palm with washers embedded in the palm during printing to lock the rivets.
Hi Steve, That is awesome! How can I get something like this built for myself? Thanks!
Are you still interested?
What you do is really amazing! My father lost all his fingers and part of the palm of his right hand in a meat grounder. What can I do to help him out. Is there any chance to get one for him? What can be the cost? This could change his life. I will really appreciate a comment. Thanks Mr Wood.
Thanks for reaching out. The work I do producing 3D printed prosthetic devices is through a volunteer community called e-NABLE (enablingthefuture.org). We have over 1500 volunteers around the world, ready to help your father get a 3D printed device that would work for him, at no charge.
To get the process started, just fill out the information gathering form here: goo.gl/lW1uX6
Someone from the e-NABLE Matching Team will then help to find an appropriate e-NABLE volunteer (maybe even in your local area) to assist.
3D Universe Mr. Wood, Thank you so much!!!!
may i ask what you did on the finger tips? coz i cant grab objects no matter how tight i squeeze.. finger tips r tooooo clean surface
How much time did it take to print all of the pieces? Was it easy to build the whole set? Great job!
which material did you used to print the parts that joins the fingers ?? i printed the hand using the abs but it is stiff it does not move
he says it at the beginning it is flexible filament can be ninjaflex filament or nylon but nylon is less flexible
Ok so I subscribed not too long ago.. and I would really love to get this specific model of hand, how can I do that? Do you have a file that I can take to a local 3d printer? Can I buy this from you? And where do you get the joint pieces? Please help
Joshua, I would suggest that you inquire with the e-NABLE volunteer community (send an email to info@enablingthefuture.org). There are volunteers who could make one for you. The models are available for free download, but the joints in this design are printed in flexible filament. There's a good chance your local 3D print shop won't know how to print in the flexible filaments. There's probably an e-NABLE volunteer who can make one for you, though. I would offer to do so, but I already have a number of people I'm making hands for and cannot take on any more at this time.
3D Universe thanks :)
How much would this cost? I was born with no fingers on my left hand and had surgery when I was younger to put two toes on my hand
MrUndizputeD is it functional to put toes in place of fingers? Please tell me your experience because my son has the same case as yours. Thank you
Seems that the thumb is not helping with the grip.
Forgot to mention I also use Simplify3D!
Hi Steve, I've been trying to find someone who could build one of these for me. Would you, or do you know of anyone, that would be interested in collaborating on making one of these? Even if I could just get the printed parts made, that would be awesome! Thanks!
Hi! The work we do producing 3D printed prosthetic devices is through a volunteer community called e-NABLE (enablingthefuture.org). We have thousands of volunteers around the world, ready to help you get a 3D printed device that would work for you, at no charge to you.
To get the process started, please create a login for the e-NABLE Web Central application (www.enablewebcentral.com) and create a new device request.
Then, upload your sizing photos. Watch this video to learn how to take proper sizing photos: ua-cam.com/video/ewdC3BVUNmg/v-deo.html
Once you upload your sizing photos and mark the case as “Ready for Volunteer Review”, an e-NABLE volunteer will be able to help produce the device you need.
More information is available here: enablingthefuture.org/ineedahand/
Hi!
That is a very brave build plate! I noticed you were able to print the main body of the hand without any support! I will give this a try. Do you mind sharing your ABS and PLA settings for this build plate? I just finished a hand in three seperate builds and the finish is not even close to what you've achieved here!
Yes, the palm, gauntlet and tensioner pins print fine without support. The finger pieces do need support. I printed this one in PLA, at 0.15mm layer height, extruder temp 190C, bed temp 60C, on glass with a coating of Aqua Net Extra Super Hold hair spray. I also kept the speed pretty slow, which accounts for the high quality print. I used 65mm/sec for this one. The printer can go about twice that fast, but the quality wouldn't be as good then.
Jeremy Simon Thanks I'll go get the hairspray and give these settings a try! Also thanks for the tips on using Simplify3D in your other videos... Hopefully can start getting better prints now
Jeremy Simon Can you tell what is in the hair spray and % trying to find some thing the same here in Australia?/
Glen Dooer, it doesn't list percentages, but here's what it shows for contents:
Water, Dimethyl Ether, SD Alcohol 40-B, VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Acrylates Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Benzoate, Cyclohexylamine, Triethyl Citrate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Masking Fragrance
Jeremy Simon thanks will try and find here in Aussie land
How can I get it please
If I'm somaliland republic