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05-28-2015, 10:28 PM
HACKberry 3D Printed Myoelectric Prosthesis **w Open Source
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Over the past few years we have seen rapid progress in the use of 3D printing to create low cost alternatives to traditional prostheses for amputees.* The latest development involves the exiii team from Japan whom we previously reported on for their handii device (http://www.medgadget.com/2015/03/handiii-sub-300-3d-printed-smart-phone-connected-bionic-arm.html). In review, the team is made up of former Sony and Panasonic engineers, they set out to create a low cost myoelectric prosthesis that was **t only functional but also stylish and customizable.* The result of the efforts is the HACKberry, a sleek and functional $300 prosthesis made up of 3D printed components and myoelectric sensors.* The sensors interact with a smartphone to actuate the fingers of the device. The design won them a James Dyson award in 2013.
The exiii team felt that their ability to test and improve the device was limited, so they have open-sourced the design with the hope that international makers and users can improve upon the device to lead to a higher quality next-gen model.* Ultimately they hope to fabricate a high quality version that may run in the low $1000 range.
Flashback:*Handiii: A Sub $300, 3D Printed, Smart-Phone Connected Bionic Arm (VIDEO) (http://www.medgadget.com/2015/03/handiii-sub-300-3d-printed-smart-phone-connected-bionic-arm.html)
Link: HACKberry… (http://exiii-hackberry.com/)
(hat tip:3Ders.org (http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150528-exiii-japan-releases-open-source-files-for-amazing-3d-printed-hackberry-bionic-hand.html))
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http://cdn.medgadget.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/HackBERRY.png
Over the past few years we have seen rapid progress in the use of 3D printing to create low cost alternatives to traditional prostheses for amputees.* The latest development involves the exiii team from Japan whom we previously reported on for their handii device (http://www.medgadget.com/2015/03/handiii-sub-300-3d-printed-smart-phone-connected-bionic-arm.html). In review, the team is made up of former Sony and Panasonic engineers, they set out to create a low cost myoelectric prosthesis that was **t only functional but also stylish and customizable.* The result of the efforts is the HACKberry, a sleek and functional $300 prosthesis made up of 3D printed components and myoelectric sensors.* The sensors interact with a smartphone to actuate the fingers of the device. The design won them a James Dyson award in 2013.
The exiii team felt that their ability to test and improve the device was limited, so they have open-sourced the design with the hope that international makers and users can improve upon the device to lead to a higher quality next-gen model.* Ultimately they hope to fabricate a high quality version that may run in the low $1000 range.
Flashback:*Handiii: A Sub $300, 3D Printed, Smart-Phone Connected Bionic Arm (VIDEO) (http://www.medgadget.com/2015/03/handiii-sub-300-3d-printed-smart-phone-connected-bionic-arm.html)
Link: HACKberry… (http://exiii-hackberry.com/)
(hat tip:3Ders.org (http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150528-exiii-japan-releases-open-source-files-for-amazing-3d-printed-hackberry-bionic-hand.html))
The post HACKberry 3D Printed Myoelectric Prosthesis **w Open Source (http://www.medgadget.com/2015/05/hackberry-3d-printed-myoelectric-prosthesis-**w-open-source.html) appeared first on Medgadget (http://www.medgadget.com).
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